ENDING POVERTY TOGETHER

ABOUT US
We have worked since 1971 to serve the most vulnerable people on earth through purposeful relief and development. Our methodology is informed by our Christian beliefs that every person has intrinsic value and that it is our responsibility to advocate for the poor and the marginalized.
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We believe that when communities are trained and equipped to care for their most vulnerable, the entire community is lifted and poverty can be overcome. We serve communities through life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food, equal educational opportunities to girls and boys, vocational training and empowerment in the midst of unimaginable hardships.
PARTNERSHIPS
The world is hungry, but the emptiness goes far beyond the table. The need is physical and spiritual. People hunger for opportunity, starve for resources, and have been stripped of value. These injustices keep us up at night.
NEWS & STORIES
FH has been serving those who are living through unimaginable hardships for fifty years and today, FH works in more than 20 countries around the world providing life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food, education, vocational training, spiritual development and hope.
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We’re praising God for your willingness to answer the call and serve a child whom you’ve never even met. Your generosity means another child can grow up healthy and educated. We believe that when we equip a community to care for its most vulnerable members, we can serve everyone and see poverty eliminated.
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A Special Report from the Dominican Republic

This is Your Impact

WHAT YOUR IMPACT LOOKS LIKE

Children Learning: More children are gaining math and literacy skills, and students who fell behind in school are catching up in their studies.
Youth Leadership: 1,000 young people learned life skills, including lessons on leadership and improved self-esteem.
Healthier Family Relationships: Over 400 parents have improved their parenting skills to better support and care for their families.

BUILDING LASTING CHANGE TOGETHER

Your support is creating lasting change for your sponsored child, their family and community. You are helping build valuable partnerships with local leaders in church, community, and government to create the environment for a successful and sustainable transformation. These partnerships ensure your impact is not just temporary but creates long-term impact.

Your faithful support is a blessing that reaches far beyond today, creating lasting change and helps children build a future God has planned for them.

JOIN US IN PRAYER

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

Pray for children to keep learning and for fewer children to drop out of school.
Pray for young people in the Dominican Republic to grow as leaders.
Pray for more families to have healthy and loving relationships.

CONNECT EVEN FURTHER

Impact the Dominican Republic even more in 2025 by giving the gift of education

Write your sponsored child and tell them how happy you are to hear this update!

Watch the impact of child sponsorship around the world

MATCH YOUR YEAR END GIFT 22x WHILE YOU STILL CAN

As 2024 draws to a close, matching grants from global partners will multiply your impact with your year-end donation 22 times over — what a wonderful way to finish 2024 … with your gift going 22x as far!

Every dollar you give today will make 22x the impact for more families with clean water, nutritious food, medical care, and the love of Jesus.

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.