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From Dreams to Reality: How Girls in Rwanda Are Redefining What’s Possible

Girls in Rwanda’s communities are breaking barriers, thanks to education and support from FH Rwanda programs. Empowered by these initiatives, they have excelled in various fields—Grace, 12, is a top student, Aimee, 12, shines in poetry, Jeanne, 20, graduated from vocational training in tailoring, and Muhorakeye, 23, leads in agriculture. Cultural expectations, poverty, and household responsibilities once hindered their progress, but FH Rwanda’s interventions, such as water projects and latrine construction, have improved living conditions and opened doors to opportunities. These achievements highlight the power of education and support. Access the original resources here for more details.

Empowering Women and Girls in Rwanda From top students to community leaders – Grace, Aimee, Jeanne, and Muhorakeye, young girls in Rwanda, are showing what’s possible with the support of generous donors like you. Each of them is transforming their life through education, and necessary resources, proving that when girls are empowered, their potential is […]

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

Bun Boran, a female Literacy Program Teacher from Angkanh Village in Siem Reap Province, lives with her family of seven. Her mother is a grocery seller, and her father is a carpenter. Despite facing challenges like low confidence, limited family support, and barriers to education, she transformed her life through the support of Food for the Hungry (FH). The FH sponsorship program provided her with self-assurance, skills in classroom management, and the courage to lead. Now, Boran teaches both children and adults, advocates for community development through education, and raises awareness about sanitation and children’s rights. Grateful for FH’s impact, she hopes to pursue university education and make further contributions to her community. Access the original resources for further details. https://foodforthehungry.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000AiCAqF_AKUc/G0000dHk0MYaNgXM/WATN-Bun-Borans-Story

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 […]

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 […]

Gift Guide For Him—That Gives Back!

men in Cambodia posing outside banana trees

The holiday season is a great way to connect with family and friends and show them that you’re thinking about them! But it’s a fact. Men can be a challenge to buy gifts for. That’s why we’ve got some great ideas for every kind of man in your life: your brother, father, husband, son, boyfriend […]

God’s Story: A Plan for Your Life

God's reconciliation of all things

This post is the eleventh in a series on God’s Story, the Foundation for FH’s Work in Relief and Development. Follow the series, starting with the first post. You can find the next post in this series here.   Joseph and Evelyn discovered that they could have clean water using natural materials that could be […]

11 New Items to Give in this Year’s Catalog

Every year during the holiday season, we gather together our leadership from all 20+ countries where we work, and ask them to make a “wish list.” On this wish list, our fields ask communities what they want. They think about what would help meet a pressing need. And they dream about the kinds of items […]

Ending Poverty Together: The Common Thread of Humanity

FH staff members serve in Mozambique community

While working at Food for the Hungry (FH), I’ve discovered that when it comes to the humanity in each of us — there is a common thread that unites us. But I had to travel halfway around the world to learn this. I began working at FH two years ago as the Internal Communications Manager. […]

Disaster Recovery: Making Life Better than Before

Mozambique cyclone disaster damage to trees and buildings

Disaster recovery is a long and complex process. It’s much more than getting enough food and water to needy families. It’s about bringing hope and vision to devastated parents and children. At church, I’m preparing to teach on the book of Job. You may remember that Job lost everything — his home, his children, his […]

5 Gallon Challenge: Could You Do It?

Virgina walking to collect water holding her bucket walking through grass

Taking Water for Granted I’ll be honest: I’m not great at conserving water. It’s not something I think about conserving because I don’t have to. And that’s a blessing, but not everyone has that opportunity. When I watched Virginia’s story, it made me think a little.   “If you shower, the contaminated water is very […]

Civic Engagement: Is it Optional?

Four men in front of red cement school building

Last week, the United States saw an important rite of civic engagement: the first Democratic Party presidential candidates’ debate. We have so many options for viewing the debates. I often watch the broadcast feed with one eye and follow Twitter comments for fact-checking.   And in the end, I pat myself on the back for contributing to the […]

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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.