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What Back-to-School Season Looks Like Around the World

Back-to-school season

Back-to-school season is upon us, which means store shelves are filled with pencils, folders, and backpacks as families are gearing up for the school year ahead. Some welcome the return to a more consistent schedule, while others are sad to see summer go, but have you ever considered what this season looks like for children […]

Empowering Young Leaders: 14-Year Old SreyMe’s Dedication to Volunteering and Teaching

Education - A Young Girl's Inspiring Journey to Overcoming Shyness

Thanks to Child Sponsorship, young women in places like Cambodia can experience the profound and transformative effects of education. This impact is seen both on an individual level and at the community level. One such transformation is the story of SreyMe, a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade who serves as a youth and teacher volunteer in her community. […]

Child Sponsorship Opens Doors to a Better Future for Families

Education - Children Opening Doors for the Future-Parent School

Through their partnership with Food for the Hungry (FH), Child Sponsorship transforms the lives of children and opens doors to a better future for their families. Dulce (30 years) is a mother of four — Gregory (18 years), Scarlet (15 years), Steisy (8 years), and Jesús (7 years). Gregory and Scarlet are both sponsored children. Through Child […]

Reaching God-Given Potential Through Sponsorship

The impact of Child Sponsorship on a child’s life is displayed in ways that continue to give testimony to the wondrous plans that God has for His children. Yobel is a 12-year-old boy living in Indonesia. Through FH educational programs, he has transformed from a reserved student with limited social skills to a courageous, confident individual. Yobel now enjoys […]

Miraculous Life-change Happening in Bangladesh, One Family at a Time

Livelihoods Child Focused Community Transformation (CFCT) Program

Momtaz and her family were used to life being a struggle. The Bangladeshi family dealt with unpredictable income, limited access to clean water and sanitary toilets. They lived in constant fear of not being able to afford basic needs — like healthcare, education, and food. But that changed when their community began working with Food for […]

Celebrating the Lioness: How Three Mothers Overcame Adversity

Surjhomukhi Women being helped by FH.org

Through Strengthen Communities, we can help end poverty together. Your support helps Food for the Hungry (FH) partner with local leaders and community members to provide those facing the challenges of poverty access to education, healthcare and other life-changing resources that build sustainable resilience. As a result, women, in particular, are emerging as key leaders and providers in […]

Building Brighter Futures with Early Childhood Education

Education - SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

The rural community of Cyagaju, Rwanda, lacked educational support for young children. Classrooms didn’t have basic amenities and were located far away from families. Young children could not easily attend school. Thanks to Child Sponsors and partnerships between local volunteers and FH Rwanda, 235 children’s lives were changed and their families’ hope was restored through […]

Holistic Support for Children’s Education

Education - ICDP/CESP

Child sponsorship gives children hope for the future. Misha, a sponsored child in Ethiopia, knows that well. As a sponsored child with Food for the Hungry (FH), he received educational opportunities that helped him make big strides toward a brighter future. Child Sponsorship and Education Child sponsors support families to better care for children. One […]

Transforming Lives through Faith: The Spiritual Impact of Child Sponsorship

In the community of El Raizal, Nicaragua, an 8-year-old boy named Steven has a new outlook on life. Once weighed down by low self-esteem and abandonment from his father, he discovered the incredible love of Jesus through the help of his sponsor and Food for the Hungry Child Sponsorship. Jesus Transforming Hearts through Kids’ Club  […]

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Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.