Sowing seeds and harvesting crops was a way of life for Rosita and her family in Mozambique. As a widow and mother of 8 children and 2 granddaughters, farming was key to their very survival. With many mouths to feed, Rosita, 45, worked hard to provide for her… Read More
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Update: How You Changed A Life with One Goat
Back in 2016, we shared a story about a teen named Alice from Uganda, whose life changed when she received a goat from Food for the Hungry (FH). At the time, by Alice’s own admission, “Life in general [was not] smooth on… Read More
Child Sponsorship
How Sports Promote Peace in Refugee Camps and Host Communities
Do you remember the last time you joined with friends or family to compete in a game or contest? Maybe you teamed up and won. Or maybe you were on the losing side, but you enjoyed every second of the competition. Competitive games and sports are… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
Access to clean water has the power of transforming communities. For you and I, we probably don’t think much about our access to water. We go to the kitchen sink, and water comes out, hot or cold. And it’s usually drinkable, or we have a filter… Read More
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Three Creative Ways to Change the World in 24 Hours
Do you have a desire to change the world and help those in need, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. With more and more problems facing us every day, “changing the world” can feel like a big, nearly insurmountable task. It doesn’t have to be. Read More
Ending Poverty Together
As humans, we all have the same basic needs: food, water, shelter, sleep…etc. But there’s one thing we often skip on the list of needs. We all have to use the toilet. While most of us reading this blog likely have access to a toilet, that’s not the case everywhere… Read More
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Why A Christian Approach to Poverty Matters
Long-term FH staff member Luis Noda. Luis has always championed a Christian approach to poverty alleviation. A Christian Approach to Poverty I have worked in international relief and development for more than 27 years, beginning when I finished college in my home country of Bolivia. Read More
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Last year, 600,000 pieces of correspondence and letters were lovingly delivered between child sponsors and their sponsored children. The notes, Easter and Christmas cards, “get to know me better letters”, and other correspondence consistently brings joy to both children and sponsors. In this regular blog series, we’re sharing some of… Read More
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Taste the World: Mangú con Los Tres Golpes Recipe [DR]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At least, I am a firm believer that it should be. As a self-proclaimed breakfast snob, I’m excited to be sharing a breakfast recipe with you today! Today’s recipe comes from the Dominican Republic. FH has been present in the DR since 1979 when relief… Read More
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In 2016, I was zipping across Lima, Peru in brightly-colored mototaxis, visiting various savings groups as part of a microfinance project I was serving with. Under the same gray skies, thousands of Venezuelan refugees were seeking new beginnings in their new home country. Soon, there was a visible difference. They… Read More
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Statement from Food for the Hungry on Racial Injustice
On the eve of Juneteenth, the day rightfully dedicated to commemorating the end of slavery and the importance of Black freedom and Black lives, Food for the Hungry affirms and proclaims that Black lives matter. We stand in solidarity with our Black colleagues, friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in… Read More
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6 Child-Friendly Podcasts for Dads with Curious Kids
Here at Food for the Hungry (FH) we love to celebrate dads and the vital role that fathers play in raising healthy children, supporting education, fostering imagination, and building thriving communities for the next generation. The first 1,000 days are so important to a child’s health and development, giving… Read More