House of Hope, Raimundstraße 20a, 4020 Linz

The House of Hope Welcome Center

Welcoming Refugees In Dignity

We are a team of international workers from around the world with a heart to help refugees. Our passion is to demonstrate the love of God in word and deed and to restore dignity and respect to these people who have endured so much. Our vision is to equip and encourage the local church to reach out to the refugees in their midst.

About Hope:

Work with refugees is a multi-faceted and challenging work, but has many rewards. We are especially challenged as we are confronted with the pain and trauma that so many refugees carry with them. They are often imprisoned by their pain and hopelessness. Every person is unique and has their own unique story. But all people have one thing in common — they need HOPE! People need Hope to live their lives now, but most of all they need to know that there is Hope even after this life is over. They need to know that Hope goes beyond their circumstances. This kind of Hope can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.. This Hope transcends culture, has no boundaries and speaks into the very deepest pain or tragedy. God´s Hope touches the lives of real people in real situations and is changing their lives to good. God has called us to be bearers of this Hope. We are called to show refugees the Love of God in word and deed.

Our Mission Statement:

We work in intercultural teams that are enthusiastic about Jesus.

We treat people of refugee background respectfully and share life with them.

Because we are guided by the example of Jesus,

we see, love, and serve them holistically.

We promote the development of our team members in their calling and inspire Christians and churches.

Our mission – why we exist

To serve people of refugee background holistically
To promote the development of team members in their calling
To inspire Christians and churches

Our Identity – what we stand for

We are enthusiastic about Jesus.
We work in intercultural teams.
We treat people of refugee background respectfully.
We share life with them.

Our values – how we work

Jesus-oriented: We are guided by the example of Jesus.
Integral: We see people holistically.
Missional: We love people from all over the world.
Connected: We are connected and partner with Christian churches and organizations.

More information from International Teams Austria: www.iteams.at

More information from One Collective worldwide: www.onecollective.org