Child Sponsorship Opens Doors to a Better Future for Families
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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 […]
Clean Water and Community Collaboration in Kenya
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Clean water and nutritious food are fundamental for thriving communities, yet many still struggle to meet their basic needs. Qabale, a 67-year-old mother of four and breadwinner of her family of eight, faced many challenges due to water scarcity. This meant her family’s livelihood, household income, and health were impacted daily. But hope was renewed […]
Empowering Change: How Gender Equality is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia
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Like many other couples in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, Aletu and her husband Kidat were used to the gender norms of their culture. Men were the decision makers, and women often felt disrespected and unhappy. When community leaders partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH), couples like Aletu and Kidat began to reject these norms. FH […]
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, uniting their worlds through the power of empathy and connection. Their story highlights how profoundly your prayers and Child Sponsorship impacts the lives of children and their families. Traveling to a remote village in the Philippines to meet Adrian The Hall Family (Jeanae, Jeremy, and their children) started sponsoring a young boy named Adrian in 2018 when he was 10. Today, Adrian is 16 and lives in the remote Bigte community, three hours northeast of Manila in the Philippines.](https://fhmain.imgix.net/2024/07/PHOTO-2024-04-25-15-13-37-2.jpg?auto=compress&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large&s=1aafe23e84b5bfe3190303da23bb947d)
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, […]
Young Women of Uganda: Empowering and Building a Brighter Future
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Uganda’s young women face many challenges that inhibit their ability to remain in school and develop the skills and training necessary to positively and sustainably impact their futures. However, thanks to the support of donors who contribute to Strengthen Communities, those hurdles are being lowered, bit by bit. As a result, the young women of […]
Reaching God-Given Potential Through Sponsorship
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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 […]
A Transformation From Self-Ridicule to Self-Worth
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At Food for the Hungry (FH), we believe every person has been created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). Our hope is for every man and woman to feel self-worth and dignity through Christ, especially in their roles as caretakers and providers for their families. Therefore, through Strengthen Communities, we work with local community leaders to […]
Transforming a Cambodian School: A Teacher’s Story of Hope
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A school in Cambodia with struggling students, few resources, and poor hygiene has become a community-changing success thanks to donors who partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH). ‘Sad and Depressed’ to ‘Very Happy’ The elementary school in Thnorl, Cambodia, educates grades one to six in a wooden building with three classrooms and a metal roof. Grade […]
Celebrating the Lioness: How Three Mothers Overcame Adversity
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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 […]
The Exponential Impact of Your Matched Donations
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Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, and yet for many communities like the ones in Marsabit County, Kenya, it was a daily struggle. Thanks to donors like you and our partnerships through Match Your Donation, FH Kenya was able to address the water and sanitation challenges in Marsabit and bring clean water […]