Harvesting Hope and the Ripple Effect of Transformation
Food for the Hungry
by Cat Forsgren
1w ago
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
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A Young Woman’s Journey to Resilience in Peru
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
2w ago
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
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Holistic Support for Children’s Education
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
3w ago
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
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Transforming Lives Through Meaningful Gifts
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
3w ago
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
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Counseling Initiative Helps Youth in Haiti Relieve Stress
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
1M ago
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
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Celebrating Our Global Impact: How We Transformed Lives Together in 2023
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
1M ago
We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the impact we made together in 2023. Food for the Hungry (FH) supporters empowered vulnerable families and communities around the world, making a true difference.  Nearly 10 million people in 18 countries were reached in 2023 through FH programs. Let’s celebrate that impact together! Some highlights are … $ 0 in assets were created and invested 0 young women and mothers have improved nutrition 0 parents, caregivers, and teachers were trained 0 agents to reduce discrimination and violence toward women 0 benefited from water, sani ..read more
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A Community’s Long Journey to Clean Water
Food for the Hungry
by Abby Ryckman
1M ago
How long do you go in a day without using water? Whether it’s for hydration, hygiene, chores, or a hobby, you likely use water freely throughout your day. But what would it be like to not have regular access to water? For the community of La Uva, Nicaragua, that was their daily reality. “Water has been a problem for a long time,” Osmin, a leader of the community, shares.  The community struggled to meet their basic needs and stay healthy, which a lack of clean water made even more difficult. Children often spent long hours searching for water. Their futures were put on hold as they trie ..read more
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Nourishing Dreams in Guatemala
Food for the Hungry
by Cat Forsgren
2M ago
In the rural countryside of Guatemala, two unique families once struggled through poverty. Thankfully, the children are now growing and their parents are hopeful for their families’ futures. Let’s take a look at how this transformation was made possible in two Guatemalan communities through support of donors like you. In Xolcuay, Petrona and her husband Eliseo did their best to care for their 15-month-old daughter, Juanita, but they didn’t have enough money to provide nutritious food. Despite the family’s hard work to provide for their daughter, the lack of proper nutrients limited Juanita’s ..read more
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How to Access Your Annual Statements
Food for the Hungry
by FH.org Team
2M ago
Your Annual Statement is now ready to download! To access this resource at your convenience, simply login to your personalized donation center. We have outlined the steps below to guide you and included an informational video for further help. It’s easy! Here’s the steps to access and download at your convenience:  Navigate to your Billing Info page.  Choose the Year you wish to download from the Giving History section. Click the Download Icon () to save your statement. Thank you once more for your love and support. We hope you are enjoying your personalized portal. Together, w ..read more
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Forging Skills for a New Future: Leonard’s Journey from Despair to Hope
Food for the Hungry
by Cat Forsgren
2M ago
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 had to drop out of high school to help support his family due to extreme poverty. Without completing his education, his abilities and earning potential were limited. He could earn only the equivalent of about a dollar a day doing ma ..read more
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