The Life-Changing Power of Savings Groups: Yendeli’s Story on Strengthening Her Community
A community in the Dominican Republic has learned a tool with the power to make a positive impact in the lives of many. At the heart of this change is Yendeli, a young mother of four in El Cercadillo. With the help of donor-supported FH training modules through Strengthen Communities, Yendeli used the tools she […]
How Hope and Clean Water Transformed Lives in Rwanda
Tongati, Rwanda, is nestled amidst picturesque mountains and flowing water, but the community living there struggled with a crucial issue: the water that surrounded them was infested with water-born illnesses. Athalie, a mother of three, struggled to provide clean water for her family, but her life was completely transformed when Food for the Hungry (FH) […]
Harvesting Hope and the Ripple Effect of Transformation
Sajja John was accustomed to toiling over his land in the community of Kagulu, Uganda. He and other farmers in the community worked to produce enough maize to sell at the market in order to care for their families, but the area became ravaged by pests. Critical relief was made possible with agency partnerships and […]
A Young Woman’s Journey to Resilience in Peru
Through Strengthen Communities, Food for the Hungry (FH) works to strengthen both communities as a whole and the individuals who form them. FH partners with local leaders and families within the communities to create solutions to overcome their biggest challenges. With the help of donors, FH staff partners with community members to address the root […]
Holistic Support for Children’s Education
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 Meaningful Gifts
Food for the Hungry’s (FH) gift catalog of meaningful gifts make life-changing differences for vulnerable people facing poverty, injustice, and marginalization. Each year the items in it are carefully curated by the countries we serve to include what they need most and every gift has the power to make eternal impact. How Giving Meaningful Gifts […]
Counseling Initiative Helps Youth in Haiti Relieve Stress
Food for the Hungry (FH) continues to provide emergency aid in Haiti in response to gang violence displacing communities. In December 2022, Belleview La Montagne (BLM) communities, an area outside of Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, experienced devastating conflict and gang violence, including kidnapping, assassination, and social disturbance, causing highly stressful living situations. Young people were […]
Forging Skills for a New Future: Leonard’s Journey from Despair to Hope
Transformation Inspired Through Education In the Rwandan community of Nyagishubi, an inspiring transformation is taking place. Meet Leonard, a gifted and determined car enthusiast whose life took a positive turn, thanks to a scholarship funded through child sponsorship with Food for the Hungry (FH). Gripped by the Challenges of Poverty Being the eldest son, Leonard […]
Celebrating Success in Bolivia: This is Strengthen Communities
Cinthia, a leader and mother in Monte Rancho, Bolivia, is celebrating with her community members. Together, they’ve overcome the extreme challenges of poverty and built better lives for themselves. Food for the Hungry (FH) started working in Monte Rancho over a decade ago. Through these years, FH has walked alongside Monte Rancho and nearby communities, […]
A Widow’s Hopeful New Life
At the age of 59, Pelagie led an independent yet isolated life until she connected with other families in her community when Food for the Hungry (FH) led programs made possible through our Multiply Your Donation program and partner grants that established connections between Pelagie and others in her community. In the densely populated country […]
