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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 […]

Small Gifts Lead to Big Futures

Big, bold presents tend to grab a lot of the attention at Christmas. But don’t be fooled. Often the small gifts mean the most and make the greatest difference. Just ask Naoi and her 9-year-old son, Aditia. Their family received one of the tiniest gifts available in the Food for the Hungry (FH) Gift Catalog. […]

Deworming Tablets Help 11 Year Old Thrive: Dodos’ Story

Young Boy in Burundi Smiling

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 […]

The Impact of Child Sponsorship: Meet 11-Year-Old Mustakin

Mustakin with his parents

The Impact of Child Sponsorship For child sponsors with Food for the Hungry (FH), the question of impact is often top of mind. When you sign up to become a sponsor, how do you know the impact of child sponsorship? How much do FH’s generous supporters really change the lives of those in extreme poverty? […]

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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.