But aphoto of Loven giving him water and crackerswent viral, highlighting his harrowing plight.
Killed by being burned alive, buried alive, or decapitated.
Loven also explains that this superstition is a profitable business for pastors.
Photo courtesy of HBO Max/Land of Hope
And, of course, many families cannot afford this service and abandon their children out of fear.
That’s where Land of Hope comes in.
They also promote education, and currently, 17 children attend university.
Today, Hope is thriving at the center.
She was just 15 when she gave birth to the boy, whom she had named Steven.
She lived with her parents, who died shortly after Hope was born.
The childs father is a 50-year-old village leader.
She continues to live there with Hope’s brother.
Hope’s mother was a child herself and the victim of abuse.
Currently, 93 childrenincluding Hopelive at the Land of Hope orphanage.
Though Hope has speech challenges, he is thriving.
She has spent time with him at the orphanage and they’ve slowly created a bond.
