Supporting transformations that promote justice and self-sustenance. 

Mission

To advocate for the global community through Christian values; helping orphans, missionaries, and those who are committed to the improvement of their communities. Helping to support transformations that promote humanity, justice, and self-sustenance.

vision

A global community with increasing opportunities for education and careers for self-sustaining growth, through individuals, families, and communities.

FOUNDERS

Kamille and Trenton Peterson are the co-founders of OptioVillage. They reside in the Minneapolis/St Paul area with their eight children (five were adopted from Ghana). 

history

2010: Formation of Project Global Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to help Ghanaians in need.
2015: Project Global Hope was renamed OptioVillage. OptioVillage retained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Our Hope

  • The children we help educate will become working citizens who provide for their families and supply their children with an education.

  • Children in orphanages feel loved and cared for through your support.

We believe

  • Education has the power to change one’s destiny, especially in a developing country.

  • Life is precious and babies are a gift from the Lord.

  • All children deserve to hope for a better future.

We strive for

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."

Our desire

Hope for a productive future for those who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

“We know we can’t change the world, but we are definitely going to try....one family, one child at a time.”
— Kamille Peterson, OptioVillage Founder and Executive Director

Supporting Transformations that Promote Justice and Self-Sustenance.