“God gives me hope”: How Love, Faith, and Letters Changed Lery’s Life
“Sponsorship was my big, grand entry point to a better future.” — Lery, former sponsored child Lery still treasures the love, letters, photos, and homemade bracelet she received from her sponsors as a child growing up in the Philippines. She says those heartfelt exchanges “boosted my confidence and helped me do well at school. “Most […]
How Ovijit and his community built back even stronger after a cyclone
Eight-year-old Ovijit knows what it means to face hardship. His home in Bangladesh was in the path of Cyclone Remal—a deadly storm that left destruction and despair in its wake. But thanks to sponsors like you, Ovijit and his community didn’t have to face this storm alone. “What do you do when a cyclone is […]
From dusty hills to a thriving salon, Maribel is building a flourishing future
Former Sponsored Child: See Where Maribel is Now From gathering broom grass to a thriving salon – Maribel, a former sponsored child, shares how a sponsor like you helped her grow, learn, dream, and succeed. Today, she’s living proof of what’s possible with a little help and a lot of love and determination. Growing Up […]
Share the joy of children creating Christmas Cards with new digital tools
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sponsored children around the world have been creating Christmas cards for you, their sponsors. And it’s been extra special because for the first time, they’re using tablets and a special app to do it. This is opening doors for children into the digital world, and new opportunities […]
Transforming Lives through Faith: The Spiritual Impact of Child Sponsorship
In the community of El Raizal, Nicaragua, an 8-year-old boy named Steven has a new outlook on life. Once weighed down by low self-esteem and abandonment from his father, he discovered the incredible love of Jesus through the help of his sponsor and Food for the Hungry Child Sponsorship. Jesus Transforming Hearts through Kids’ Club […]
FH Sponsored Children Share What They’re Grateful For
Overflowing with Gratitude As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a time to reflect on the abundance of joy and gratitude that fills our lives. This season, we are reminded of the remarkable resilience and unwavering spirit of children around the world. These children’s stories are not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing every moment with […]
Breaking the Cycle: Child Sponsorship Transforms Entire Families
Khoun didn’t expect her own life to be transformed. At first this mother in Cambodia was just grateful for the chance for her 12-year-old daughter Sievminh to become a sponsored child through Food for the Hungry (FH). Khoun and her husband Chanthon struggled to provide for their 3 children. Their income as rice and cassava […]
Sponsorship Offers Better Life, Enables Livelihood for Bangladesh Family
Julekha, a mother in Bangladesh, faced numerous challenges in meeting her family’s needs alongside her husband, Nasirul. They live in a community in Tanore region with their son, Rushar, 15, and daughter Ambia, 11. Nasirul engaged in limited farming and handyman activities, based on the needs of neighbors. But he primarily worked in a brick […]
Creativity Boosted by Child Sponsorship
Attending school is extremely important for children in vulnerable communities. But even when classes fill many hours, the interminable time after school can present challenges for young people. Those after-school hours were becoming difficult for Asep, a 13-year-old boy in Indonesia. There were no extracurricular activities for channeling his interests. So he played with his […]
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 […]
