Alleviating Poverty with The Marcovia Project: Anthony Hemmert's Story - Latter-Day Lights

LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS Stories

When the weight of financial and emotional struggles weigh down an entire community, can one visionary effort hold the power to lift them all?
For mental health therapist and father of four, Anthony Hemmert's path to aiding others began with a heartfelt desire to do more than just hand out money. Together with his wife Emily, the Hemmerts founded the Marcovia Project in Honduras—a holistic nonprofit that does far more than address financial strain. By offering small business microloans, educational scholarships, and spiritual mentorship, they’ve empowered individuals and families to lift themselves from the snares of poverty, remain united, and build the Kingdom of God in their own homeland.
In this inspiring episode of Latter-day Lights, Anthony shares poignant stories of how the Marcovia Project fosters both economic and emotional well-being. From children getting the chance to attend school, to struggling parents who discover renewed faith in their ability to provide, each life changed testifies to the truth that if we truly walk with someone through their trials, miracles can unfold.
Tune in and learn how simple acts of sacrifice, faith, and heartfelt connection can break the cycle of destitution, and brighten futures for generations to come.

*** Please SHARE Anthony's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***
To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/E1zdsd9vLhM

-----

To DONATE to The Marcovia Project, visit: https://themarcoviaproject.org/

-----
Keep updated with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latter.day.lights/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaylights
Also, if you have a faith-promoting or inspiring story, or know someone who does, please let us know by going to https://www.latterdaylights.com and reaching out to us.

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcoming Anthony Hemmert to the show (00:00:30)

3. Anthony in a nutshell (00:02:20)

4. Anthony’s calling to be a mental health therapist (00:04:05)

5. Anthony meets his wife during his mission (00:07:45)

6. The Marcovia Project origin story (00:09:27)

7. How the Marcovia Project is alleviating poverty (00:13:00)

8. A study on the definition of poverty (00:16:00)

9. How the Marcovia Project utilizes “microloans” (00:20:05)

10. The Marcovia Project Case Study #1: Felipe (00:22:25)

11. Sending children to school (00:26:05)

12. More Marcovia Project success stories (00:30:00)

13. The Marcovia Project’s partnership with the Church (00:31:35)

14. “Building where you are” (00:38:38)

15. The Savior’s calls to action (00:42:10)

16. Marcovia Project success story statistics + microloan benefits (00:42:50)

17. The gift of time (00:47:13)

18. How far do donations go? (00:50:20)

19. The future of the Marcovia Project (00:52:15)

20. Making shifts to evolve (00:54:25)

21. The Marcovia Project’s donation goals (00:57:05)

22. Anthony’s ultimate dreams from The Marcovia Project (01:00:50)

23. Scott’s experience in a 3rd world country (01:04:22)

24. Anthony’s experience in Honduras (01:06:25)

25. Sharing how to be successful (01:10:25)

26. Final thoughts (01:12:45)

27. Calls to action (01:14:40)

28. Outro (01:16:10)