PEGARDO Hope Center
A child from a community served by PEGARDO Hope Center
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN NGO · SINCE 2018

Hope, dignity,
and opportunity for every community.

PEGARDO Hope Center empowers vulnerable families in the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — through education, healthcare, clean water, and lasting community development.

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Who we are

A movement built on radical compassion and measurable impact.

Our Mission

Empower vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, humanitarian relief, clean water, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

Our Vision

A world where every child, every family, and every community has hope, dignity, and opportunity.

Our Values

Integrity. Dignity. Transparency. Partnership. We serve alongside — not on top of — the people we love.

What we do

Eight programs.
One relentless mission.

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Education

Schools, scholarships, and learning materials for children in need.

Healthcare

Mobile clinics, medicines, and access to essential health services.

Orphan Support

Safe homes, mentorship, and lifelong opportunities for orphaned youth.

Food Assistance

Nutritious meal programs for families and children facing hunger.

Clean Water

Wells, filtration, and sanitation for underserved communities.

Community Development

Skills training, small business grants, and cooperatives.

Emergency Relief

Rapid response for families affected by conflict and disasters.

Environmental Protection

Reforestation, clean cookstoves, and climate resilience.

Success stories

Real people. Real change.

Clothing & Dignity DriveCommunity

Clothing & Dignity Drive

PEGARDO volunteers distributed hundreds of clothing items to displaced families this quarter — restoring warmth and dignity to families that lost everything.

One Child at a TimeOrphan Support

One Child at a Time

Our team's ongoing orphan-support programme reaches vulnerable children with clothing, meals, mentorship and a promise: you are not alone.

A Presence That StaysCommunity

A Presence That Stays

Every week our field staff show up — same faces, same commitment — building the trust that lasts long after the visit ends.

Upcoming events

Come join us.

Meet the team, meet each other, and see the work in person.

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APR 12, 2026
Annual Hope Gala
Roseville, MN

An evening of stories, music, and community — supporting orphan care in the DRC.

MAY 04, 2026
Volunteer Onboarding
Virtual

New to PEGARDO? Meet the team and find your role.

JUN 21, 2026
Clean Water 10K Run
Twin Cities, MN

Run — or walk — for wells. Every dollar funds another liter delivered.

PEGARDO volunteers serving the community

Give your time.
Change a life forever.

Every skill matters. Whether you're a physician, teacher, engineer, or grandparent — we have a place for you.

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Trusted by partners around the world
UNICEF Partner
Rotary International
UN OCHA
Global Giving
Charity Navigator
Roseville Chamber
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Moments of hope.

Testimonials

Voices from the field.

"PEGARDO doesn't parachute in with a photo op. They build with us, listen to us, and stay."

Rev. Grace Kabila
Community Partner, Goma

"I've never felt more connected to the work my dollars do. The transparency is astonishing."

James Anderson
Monthly Donor, Minneapolis

"The care we provide — with dignity, at no cost — that's the PEGARDO difference."

Dr. Miriam Bantu
Volunteer Physician
Contact

Let's build together.

Have a partnership idea, media inquiry, or a question about our work? We reply within two business days.

Headquarters
Roseville, Minnesota, USA
Phone
+1 (651) 555-0100
Email
hello@pegardohope.org