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Empowering moms like Eva to move from fear to joy

Eva Megawati br Barus, a 40-year-old homemaker with three children, has undergone significant positive changes after participating in the FH Education program. Previously, she had limited understanding of education and often struggled to control her emotions, especially in her interactions with her children. She tended to dominate decisions without considering her children's wishes. However, through the FH program, Eva has experienced remarkable emotional growth. She learned to control her anger and understand the importance of listening to the individual wishes and needs of each child. As a result, she has become more patient and wise in raising her children. Eva has also increased her involvement in her children's education and is committed to providing them with the opportunity to continue their education to a higher level. Furthermore, she has implemented practices learned from the FH program, such as reading books to her children and actively participating in their school activities. These changes have not only had a positive impact on the relationship between Eva and her children but also on the overall quality of her family's education and understanding. Eva describes that the FH program has brought profound changes to her life, improving her family relationships and giving her new insights into the importance of her children's education and well-being.

Have you ever lied awake at night, terrified your kids would drop out of school and end up working in the fields like other children in your village? Eva, a loving mom in Indonesia, constantly worried her little ones would become child laborers. And she didn’t know how to help them. Fearful and frustrated, she […]

How Ovijit and his community built back even stronger after a cyclone

Rebuilding Hope: Sathi Rani's Journey to a Safer Home and Brighter Future

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 […]

Empowering Young Leaders: 14-Year Old SreyMe’s Dedication to Volunteering and Teaching

Education - A Young Girl's Inspiring Journey to Overcoming Shyness

Thanks to Child Sponsorship, young women in places like Cambodia can experience the profound and transformative effects of education. This impact is seen both on an individual level and at the community level. One such transformation is the story of SreyMe, a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade who serves as a youth and teacher volunteer in her community. […]

How Nicaragua’s Parents Built a Brighter Future

Photos from Prospect Arts resource gathering trip to Nicaragua in spring 2018. Day 4. Access all of the resources in this collection at https://foodforthehungry.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000XaCLtP1nSAo/G0000xm3XRKBrd6Q/Katie-Rae-Bode-Nicaragua-2018.

In a small community in Nicaragua, teachers and parents faced a challenge: providing the children with accessible and quality education. The local school was nearly two miles away — an exhausting journey for the children, who often walked in scorching temperatures both ways and without adult supervision. However, the parents knew that education was the key […]

Child Sponsorship Opens Doors to a Better Future for Families

Education - Children Opening Doors for the Future-Parent School

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 […]

Reaching God-Given Potential Through Sponsorship

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 […]

Transforming a Cambodian School: A Teacher’s Story of Hope

Education - The benefit of school library for students

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 […]

Building Brighter Futures with Early Childhood Education

Education - SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

The rural community of Cyagaju, Rwanda, lacked educational support for young children. Classrooms didn’t have basic amenities and were located far away from families. Young children could not easily attend school. Thanks to Child Sponsors and partnerships between local volunteers and FH Rwanda, 235 children’s lives were changed and their families’ hope was restored through […]

Holistic Support for Children’s Education

Education - ICDP/CESP

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 […]

Forging Skills for a New Future: Leonard’s Journey from Despair to Hope

Transformation Inspired Through Education

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 […]

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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.