FH Sponsorship Opens Doors to Education
Children living in El Kennedy, a community in the Dominican Republic (DR), didn’t always have access to an education, clean water, and medical resources. They had little or no hope of ever finding a brighter future. The area was designated as part of the DR’s vulnerable population. The World Food Programme estimates that 40% of […]
Love Shines Through in Letters from Children
As long as there’s been mail service, delivery of a hand-written letter ignites a special kind of excitement. So it isn’t surprising that a highlight of Food for the Hungry (FH) child sponsorship is when children write to their sponsors. That’s why we wanted to share a selection of some of our favorite letters that […]
Loving God, Serving Others
Josefina is a married mother of two children. The family lives in the Malasugui community in the Philippines. Not long ago, she was extremely introverted with no relationships outside of her home, where she lives with her husband, John, and two teenage children. “Although I lived in Malasugui for six years, I did not know […]
Business Training Course Opens Opportunities
Emmanuel lives in Kananga village in Kenya. He was formerly a Food for the Hungry (FH) sponsored child. As he was reaching young adulthood, he was offered a chance to take an FH business training course. Before becoming a sponsored child, Emanuel says he had a number of negative beliefs. Because he wasn’t doing well in […]
Delivering Hope Around the World
Looking back on 2022, we see that even in the midst of many challenges, there is still hope! We spoke with Food for the Hungry (FH) leaders who are delivering hope in communities around the world. First, we asked where and how they saw God working in 2022. And second, we asked them to share […]
Child Sponsorship in Guatemala: Everything is Different [Video]
What difference can one person, or even one church, make in the fight against extreme poverty and malnutrition? The impact can be greater than you might think. Before reading on, watch as a little girl named Natalia, who receives the blessings of child sponsorship in Guatemala, explains how her sponsor changed everything for her, her […]
Growing as Parents with the Word of God
God’s Word isn’t silent on the subject of parenting. That’s especially helpful for families in Peru, where family violence is a cultural norm. When Reynalda, a mother of two in Peru, was given a Bible from Food for the Hungry (FH) as part of their work in her community, it opened doors for her. She […]
From Sleepless Nights to Hope-Filled Future
Today, Rith looks at her family’s future filled with hope. She believes her children will one day escape poverty for good and achieve their God-given potential. But she didn’t always feel this way. Stress, anxiety, and worry consumed this vulnerable mom’s heart that she literally could not sleep at night. Rith and her children live […]
A Family’s Legacy Transformed
What is a family’s legacy? It’s the foundation on which future generations will build; the soil into which each child and grandchild will plant their dreams. But tragically, for too many families around the world, extreme poverty is the legacy that has passed from parent to child as far back as anyone can remember. That […]
Big Sister Leads Her Family Toward a Brighter Future
Sylvine is the ultimate big sister. After her Mom died and Dad left, the 25-year-old woman stepped up for her five younger siblings, ranging in age from 20 to 4. Such a feat would be impressive in any situation. But Sylvine lives in especially dire circumstances. She and her brothers and sisters live in one […]
