A PlACE OF HOPE

Yvonne & Abong

Preparing a healthier future for tommorrow's generation!

A friend once said to me:
"Why are they judging me, when I am already living with my own judgment? Instead of criticizing me, let them walk with me, support me in my struggle with the disease and encourage me in my battle. I feel defeated and all I need is love to strengthen me".

A PLACE OF HOPE Inc.
Preparing a Better Place for Tomorrow's Generation

Place of Hopes Inc
P.O box 3341
Huntersville NC 28070
Phone:980 230 6511 E-mail Us

ABOUT US

Background
A Place of Hope, Inc, was birthed by the pain two young women felt because of the devastation and destruction left in the wake of the HIV/AIDS virus. As they traveled throughout their native country Cameroon, they saw families torn apart because of an indiscriminate disease fueled by fear and misunderstanding. Nothing made their hearts ache more than seeing innocence lost. Children were infected with this vicious predator and dying through no fault of their own. Both of these women felt God's calling to help, and they responded. As the have said before, "God took my heart, and from it, He created Place of Hopes."
Abong and Yvonne are striving to bring their God-inspired vision to reality for children who have nowhere else to turn to. Their commitment and passion have enabled them to carry their mission forward, focusing on helping others create and maintain a global legacy of love for those who did not have it before. No doubt A Place of Hope is a grand vision. However, with faith, love and support of others who feel the burden they feel, they know even our hearts stop beating, the gifts that are given today will continue to provide A Place of Hope for others.

"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you" (Psalms 37:5)

Yvonne Tiandem-Adamou
------------
Yvonne Tiandem-Adamou, was born on May 4th 1972 in Buea, Southwestern region of Cameroon. She is the fourth child in a family of six children. At a tender age of 10 years, her father passed away from the sickle cell disease. Their mother who devoted her life for the well being of her children raised her and her siblings.
Yvonne is a graduate of the University of Buea where she obtained a bachelors degree in Law (LLB). She also attended Xavier University of Louisiana where she earned a Masters in Theology, (MTh).
Yvonne joined the Catholic educational system and since then has been a teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, Charlotte – NC, former President of African American Ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, financial secretary of the Cameroonian Community of Charlotte-NC and Co-founder of A Place of Hope Inc. She is a wife and mother of four children: Boris 12yrs, Chloe 9yrs, Heidi 2yrs and Alicia 4 months. Her favorite scripture verse is from Revelation 3:19 "I am the one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference". Her passion is to serve the children especially those less priviledged of our society. She devotes her spare time volunteering at charitable organisations and raising funds to help vulnerable children in cameroon, Africa E-mail Yvonne

Yvonne

Abong Ngranui-Fankam
------------
Abong Ngranui-Fankam was born and raised in Cameroon, Africa. She attended and completed elementary to high school in her home country, Cameroon. She attended UNC Charlotte and graduated with a degree in Social Work.
Abongs' Story revolves around children and families.A voice for the voiceless, she stands firmly to declare a message of Hope, Love and Truth. Abong is a dedicated Christian and an inspiration to many who seek Gods’ love. She has a special place in her heart for children. Abong served as a youth leader in her congregation. She sees a unique power in every child. She believes that, each child is a light of the world, shinning to Gods’ glory.
Abong is an ordained Deacon and Elder in her congregation. She picked up certain abilities and practices that led her to the realization that she is a unique expression of Gods’ mind, living to fulfill a mission and purpose. She learned that all paths lead to the road of peace, joy and Gods’ unconditional love. Abong is a Student at Union Presbytarian Semenary, Social worker, humanitarian, mother, Certified Christian Life Coach and co-founder of A Place of Hope Inc.
She is the secretary of the Cameroon Community in Charlotte-NC.
Abong is a member of Toastmaster International and was the Vice President of Public Relations at Lake Norman Toastmaster. She is recipient of the 2005/2006 lake Norman Toastmaster rising star Award. She is also a member of Women Initiative Network and Pineville Kiwanis Club.
"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Ps.25:4-5 E-mail Abong

Abong