Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, and yet for many communities like the ones in Marsabit County, Kenya, it was a daily struggle. Thanks to donors like you and our partnerships through Match Your Donation, FH Kenya was able to address the water and sanitation challenges in Marsabit and bring clean water to thousands of people. The Daily Struggle to Survive  For five years, the community of Ramole grappled with access to clean water. The borehole in the area, which is a giant tube drilled deep into the ground to provide fresh water, had been non-operational for over 18 mon ..read more

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 the support of childhood education. A Lack of Educational Support The community of Cyagaju didn’t have access to quality education. Existing classrooms were ill-equipped. There wasn’t proper seating or materials. The distanc ..read more

A community in the Dominican Republic has learned a tool with the power to make a positive impact in the lives of many. At the heart of this change is Yendeli, a young mother of four in El Cercadillo. With the help of donor-supported FH training modules through Strengthen Communities, Yendeli used the tools she learned to transform her family’s life and build resilience in her community. A Daily Struggle Yendeli did her best to support her family by selling underwear door-to-door. This job was physically and emotionally taxing. Her body was tired from carrying heavy bags of clothing, and she f ..read more

It’s easy to add a new payment method to your account and link it to a recurring donation, like your monthly child sponsorship. Simply log in to your personalized donation center. Here are the steps and a how-to video for further help. Navigate to the “My Billing Info” page Select  “Add New Card or Bank Account” Follow the prompts and click save Scroll down to “My Giving History” Click “Edit Payment” and select the new payment method you just added For a more detailed walk-through, watch the video below: LOGIN & UPDATE The post How to Update Your Payment Method appeared firs ..read more

Tongati, Rwanda, is nestled amidst picturesque mountains and flowing water, but the community living there struggled with a crucial issue: the water that surrounded them was infested with water-born illnesses. Athalie, a mother of three, struggled to provide clean water for her family, but her life was completely transformed when Food for the Hungry (FH) partnered with her community to build a pipeline to provide clean water. This story is an example of how meaningful gifts through FH bring hope and transform lives. A Cycle of Deepening Poverty For years, Athalie and her children trekked ..read more

Sajja John was accustomed to toiling over his land in the community of Kagulu, Uganda. He and other farmers in the community worked to produce enough maize to sell at the market in order to care for their families, but the area became ravaged by pests. Critical relief was made possible with agency partnerships and donor support through FH’s Multiply Your Donation, resulting in lasting hope and prosperity. From Peril to Prosperity For years, Sajja John and other maize farmers in his community faced the challenge of striga weed and pests like the armyworm and the maize stem borer. Maize is like ..read more

Through Strengthen Communities, Food for the Hungry (FH) works to strengthen both communities as a whole and the individuals who form them. FH partners with local leaders and families within the communities to create solutions to overcome their biggest challenges. With the help of donors, FH staff partners with community members to address the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms, seeking to restore broken relationships. For Zunilda, a 26-year-old woman living in Peru, her community’s improved relationships and resources made all the difference for her and her entire community. Zunild ..read more

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 of the powerful ways this is possible is through improving educational access and resources. Training for teachers, improved school learning environments, and resources like textbooks help students reach their full potential at school. Children ..read more

Food for the Hungry’s (FH) gift catalog of meaningful gifts make life-changing differences for vulnerable people facing poverty, injustice, and marginalization. Each year the items in it are carefully curated by the countries we serve to include what they need most and every gift has the power to make eternal impact. How Giving Meaningful Gifts Works  Ninty-nine percent of FH staff work directly in the 19 countries we serve. Our country teams work closely with the people and leaders in these communities to understand their specific needs to build sustainable resilience to poverty. In addi ..read more

Food for the Hungry (FH) continues to provide emergency aid in Haiti in response to gang violence displacing communities. In December 2022, Belleview La Montagne (BLM) communities, an area outside of Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, experienced devastating conflict and gang violence, including kidnapping, assassination, and social disturbance, causing highly stressful living situations. Young people were especially at risk. The turmoil forced families to flee from their homes and communities. Many families remain displaced. FH’s Emergency Response Plan FH has worked with leaders in the BL ..read more