Stitch by Stitch, a Better Future is Fashioned
A better future often seems like an impossible dream to young people living in the most impoverished communities around the world. In countries like Burundi and Rwanda, for example, the average household farm does not produce enough harvest to meet a family’s food and income needs, no matter how hard they work on the land. […]
Joy and Thanksgiving Around the World
Gratitude is on the hearts and minds of people in the U.S. as we celebrate Thanksgiving. But others are counting their blessings as well this year. Read on to see thanksgiving around the world. These three vulnerable families served by Food for the Hungry (FH) are now giving thanks. “Let them thank the Lord for […]
A Healthy Child = A Hopeful Family
Little Nganji was not a healthy child. Just watching the four-year-old boy for a few minutes, anyone could spot his pain and discomfort. He didn’t smile and wouldn’t play with his friends. He lacked the quick wit and vibrant energy of other children his age. The cause? An infestation of intestinal worms that was hijacking […]
Writers, Illustrators Create New Books for Burundi’s Children
An important part of fulfilling the mission of Food for the Hungry (FH) – “All forms of human poverty ended worldwide” – is to tackle the hunger of the mind. In communities we serve, the lack of reading materials is often more acute than the lack of food. How will children learn to read and […]
Cows Make the Perfect Christmas Gift
December is here, and the search is on for the perfect Christmas gift. Many around the world are scrolling through online shops and visiting brick-and-mortar stores to hunt for just the right thing to put under the tree for their loved ones. Some even have detailed lists of price ranges, sizes, styles, tastes, and preferences. […]
How Disturbing Is Injustice?
When you think about the injustices suffered by people around the world, how disturbed are you? Dr. Larry Ward, founder of Food for the Hungry (FH), was disturbed by injustice. He marked up his Bible, noting passages discussing social justice. In this series, we are looking back at some of the Scriptures that impacted and […]
Deworming Tablets Help 11 Year Old Thrive: Dodos’ Story
Meet Dodos In the community of Kiyonza, in Burundi, an 11-year-old boy named Dodos lives with his mother, father, and five sisters. They are a vibrant family. Dodos loves to run, laugh, and play with his sisters. The children are healthy and strong. They attend school regularly. And Dodos’ parents are saving their money and […]
Community, Connection and Courage: A Look at 2020
Community, connection, and courage are what turn hardships into hope. We faced many challenges in 2020. It was often times overwhelming. Instead of responding in fear, you chose to respond boldly. Time and time again, you stood with us and our globally community. We have witnessed many times how your support is building hope through […]
How a COVID-19 Partnership Boosts FH’s Impact
Most of us are thinking of how much the coronavirus pandemic is subtracting from our lives (eating out, parties, church, family gatherings). But right now, Food for the Hungry (FH) is multiplying impact — via a COVID-19 partnership. Your donations to FH’s COVID-19 efforts provided emergency cash to our partner organization LifeNet International. In four […]
How Deworming Changed Gaston’s Life
Gaston should have been running, playing, and studying like any 10-year-old boy in Burundi. But instead, he was fighting an infestation of intestinal worms — parasites that stole his life. Gaston’s mother, Imelde, reports that her son was vomiting after every meal. He would refuse food because he didn’t have an appetite. And, he didn’t […]
