“The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see.” Matthew 21:42

Eric Idehen is a native of Nigeria, and has long cherished the dream of providing assistance to local children in need of loving families. After a journey that took him around the world, from Nigeria to Ukraine, Spain, he eventually settled in the United States, Eric founded the Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage in 2006. We are devoted to transforming children’s lives and are now known as the "Hope Orphans”. The Orphanage is located in Benin City, Nigeria.

Today the orphanage in Benin City is expanding and can provide a safe and loving shelter for 50 children. Both at home and abroad both volunteers, families, and community leaders are working tirelessly towards maintaining and growing the organization. The mission to provide a high quality of life and promising future to each child in the Cornerstone of Hope orphanage continues to be the number one priority.