Child Sponsorship Archives - Food for the Hungry

Hope goes fill circle. How Ammy’s sponsor helped her become a flourishing force for good.

Former Sponsored Child: See Where Ammy is Now From facing financial hardship to becoming a confident teacher – Ammy, a former sponsored child, shares how a sponsor like you helped her overcome challenges, pursue an education, and discover her passion for teaching. Today, she’s living proof of what’s possible with a little help and a […]

Empowering moms like Eva to move from fear to joy

Have you ever lied awake at night, terrified your kids would drop out of school and end up working in the fields like other children in your village? Eva, a loving mom in Indonesia, constantly worried her little ones would become child laborers. And she didn’t know how to help them. Fearful and frustrated, she […]

From the threat of child labor to the front of the classroom, how Borann achieved her dream.

Former Sponsored Child: See Where Borann is Now From struggling with self-confidence to becoming a Literacy Program Teacher—Borann, a former sponsored child, shares how a sponsor like you helped her grow, learn, dream, and succeed. Today, she’s empowering others in her community through education, proving that with support, courage, and determination, anything is possible. On […]

From Letters to Hugs: The Hall Family’s First Visit with Adrian After 6 Years of Sponsorship

Many sponsors dream of visiting their sponsored child; for most, it remains just that—a dream. But for the Hall family, that dream became a beautiful reality as they traveled to the Philippines to visit their sponsored child, Adrian. The journey was less about crossing a geographical divide and more about bridging a deeply emotional one, […]

“God gives me hope”: How Love, Faith, and Letters Changed Lery’s Life

“Sponsorship was my big, grand entry point to a better future.” — Lery, former sponsored child Lery still treasures the love, letters, photos, and homemade bracelet she received from her sponsors as a child growing up in the Philippines. She says those heartfelt exchanges “boosted my confidence and helped me do well at school. “Most […]

From sickness to smiles: how sponsors and local leaders teamed up to transform a school in Cambodia

These girls and boys in Cambodia know the power of teamwork in their playground games. And they’re grateful for how your teamwork with their school and local leaders has helped change their lives! A daily struggle just to stay healthy Because in their remote rice-farming community, primary school students kept getting sick. There was […]

How Ovijit and his community built back even stronger after a cyclone

Eight-year-old Ovijit knows what it means to face hardship. His home in Bangladesh was in the path of Cyclone Remal—a deadly storm that left destruction and despair in its wake. But thanks to sponsors like you, Ovijit and his community didn’t have to face this storm alone. “What do you do when a cyclone is […]

From dusty hills to a thriving salon, Maribel is building a flourishing future

Former Sponsored Child: See Where Maribel is Now From gathering broom grass to a thriving salon – Maribel, a former sponsored child, shares how a sponsor like you helped her grow, learn, dream, and succeed. Today, she’s living proof of what’s possible with a little help and a lot of love and determination. Growing Up […]

Share the joy of children creating Christmas Cards with new digital tools

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sponsored children around the world have been creating Christmas cards for you, their sponsors. And it’s been extra special because for the first time, they’re using tablets and a special app to do it. This is opening doors for children into the digital world, and new opportunities […]