ESTERA FOUNDATION

Protecting Life. Restoring Hope. Building a Culture of Life.

Our Story

Inspired by the courage, wisdom, and compassion of Queen Esther in the Bible, the Estera Foundation is committed to protecting human life, restoring hope, and helping build a culture of life in today's society.

For more than 27 years, the Estera Foundation has stood alongside women facing unplanned pregnancies and families experiencing crisis, providing compassionate support, emotional care, practical assistance, and the resources they need to choose life.

Throughout these years of faithful service, our story has been written through every mother who found hope and every one of the more than 1,700 children who were born because their mothers received support through our programs—1,700 new beginnings and 1,700 lives protected.

We believe that no woman or family should face a pregnancy crisis alone and that every human life, from conception to natural death, possesses immeasurable value and God-given dignity.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Estera Foundation is to protect human life from the moment of conception and to cultivate a society in which every person is recognized as possessing inherent value and dignity.

We fulfill this purpose by supporting individuals and families facing crises related to an unplanned pregnancy while educating future generations to embrace the value of life, responsibility, and human dignity.

This purpose serves as the foundational standard by which every activity, program, partnership, and investment of the Foundation is evaluated.

Our Mission

The mission of the Estera Foundation is to protect life from the moment of conception and restore hope by supporting women and families facing crises related to an unplanned pregnancy while equipping young people to understand the value of life, personal responsibility, healthy relationships, and human dignity.

We accomplish this mission through two complementary ministries.

A. Intervention — Supporting Life in Times of Crisis

Through the Estera Foundation Pregnancy Support Center, we provide free and confidential assistance to women and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

Our services include:

• Initial intake and needs assessment
• Crisis counseling
• Spiritual counseling based on Christian values
• Practical and material assistance
• Referral to specialized community services
• Ongoing mentoring and personal support
• Integration into a caring support network

Our goal is to protect life from the moment of conception while restoring hope through a holistic response to each person's physical, emotional, relational, practical, and spiritual needs.

B. Prevention — Education for a Culture of Life

We believe that protecting life begins before a crisis occurs, through the development of character, responsibility, and healthy values.

Through educational programs presented in schools, high schools, churches, and local communities, we seek to cultivate a healthy understanding of:

• the value and sanctity of human life;
• personal responsibility;
• healthy relationships;
• the foundational role of the family;
• human dignity;
• the long-term impact of life choices.

Our goal is to help young people develop the wisdom and character necessary to make life-giving decisions.

Our Vision

The Estera Foundation seeks to help build a Culture of Life in which:

• every pregnancy is welcomed as good news;
• every child is received, protected, and cherished;
• every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy finds understanding, support, and hope;
• every family is encouraged, strengthened, and equipped to embrace the responsibilities of protecting both mother and child;
• every young person is prepared to make responsible life choices rooted in dignity and respect;
• churches and local communities actively participate in protecting and celebrating life.

This vision reflects the kind of society we seek to influence through our ministry.

Our Programs

Abstinence = Freedom

Our Abstinence = Freedom educational program is presented in schools and educational institutions to help teenagers and young adults understand the relationship between sexual integrity, healthy relationships, and physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The program highlights the lifelong benefits of abstinence until marriage and encourages responsible decision-making.

Women's Counseling

We provide compassionate counseling for women facing an unplanned pregnancy, including both pre-abortion and post-abortion support.

Services include:

• crisis intervention;
• spiritual guidance;
• emotional support;
• information about prenatal development;
• education concerning the consequences of abortion;
• discussion of life-affirming alternatives;
• practical assistance throughout pregnancy.

Moms' Club

Our monthly Moms' Club provides expectant and new mothers with practical education and encouragement through the guidance of qualified professionals.

Topics include:

• pregnancy care;
• childbirth preparation;
• newborn care;
• nutrition;
• infant hygiene;
• parenting;
• appropriate physical exercise during pregnancy.

Men's Counseling

Our counseling program also serves men experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, or emotional crises.

We especially support husbands, fathers, and partners of women facing an unplanned pregnancy, helping them:

• accept their responsibilities;
• become engaged fathers;
• strengthen family relationships;
• where appropriate, establish legal family commitments;
• embrace their vital role within the family.

Adopt a Family

The Adopt a Family program provides temporary practical assistance to families with limited financial resources, particularly those already receiving counseling through our Pregnancy Support Center.

Material assistance is provided following a social assessment and according to available resources.

My Baby Bottle

The My Baby Bottle campaign is one of our primary fundraising initiatives, inviting individuals, churches, schools, and businesses to participate in protecting life by supporting the Foundation's ministry.

The Heart of Our Ministry

Everything we do is guided by several foundational commitments.

Free and Completely Confidential

All counseling and support services are provided free of charge, within a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.

Holistic Care

We care for the whole person—physically, emotionally, relationally, materially, and spiritually.

Integrity and Transparency

Every gift entrusted to the Foundation is managed with integrity and directed toward supporting women, protecting children, and strengthening families.

A Dedicated Team

Our staff, counselors, and volunteers share a common commitment to professional excellence, Christian compassion, and the protection of the sanctity of human life.

Partner With Us

The work of the Estera Foundation is made possible through individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations who share our commitment to protecting life.

You can partner with us through:

• Corporate Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships — investing in intervention and prevention programs.
• Personal Giving — monthly or one-time donations that directly support women and families in crisis.
• Volunteer Service and Mentoring — joining our ministry team and investing personally in the lives of others.
• Church and School Partnerships — hosting educational events, awareness campaigns, and community outreach initiatives.

Together, we can protect life, restore hope, strengthen families, and help build a culture where every human life is welcomed, valued, and protected.

All financial gifts received designated for our approved “alliance” affiliates will be forwarded to them in a reasonable timeframe (usually upon exceeding $250US). Heartbeat International deducts $30 plus 3% from the transfer, to help defray internal cost for money transfers, currency conversion, clerical costs, bank fees and any processing fees that might be charged. Should any funds be unable to be forwarded – primarily related to the recipient - they may be re-allocated for similar international work.