From dusty hills to a thriving salon, Maribel is building a flourishing future

Former Sponsored Child: See Where Maribel is Now From gathering broom grass to a thriving salon – Maribel, a former sponsored child, shares how a sponsor like you helped her grow, learn, dream, and succeed. Today, she’s living proof of what’s possible with a little help and a lot of love and determination.  Growing Up […]

Share the joy of children creating Christmas Cards with new digital tools

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sponsored children around the world have been creating Christmas cards for you, their sponsors. And it’s been extra special because for the first time, they’re using tablets and a special app to do it. This is opening doors for children into the digital world, and new opportunities […]

What Back-to-School Season Looks Like Around the World

Back-to-school season is upon us, which means store shelves are filled with pencils, folders, and backpacks as families are gearing up for the school year ahead. Some welcome the return to a more consistent schedule, while others are sad to see summer go, but have you ever considered what this season looks like for children […]

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

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

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

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 […]

Clean Water and Community Collaboration in Kenya

Clean water and nutritious food are fundamental for thriving communities, yet many still struggle to meet their basic needs. Qabale, a 67-year-old mother of four and breadwinner of her family of eight, faced many challenges due to water scarcity. This meant her family’s livelihood, household income, and health were impacted daily. But hope was renewed […]

Empowering Change: How Gender Equality is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia

Like many other couples in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, Aletu and her husband Kidat were used to the gender norms of their culture. Men were the decision makers, and women often felt disrespected and unhappy. When community leaders partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH), couples like Aletu and Kidat began to reject these norms. FH […]

From Letters to Hugs: The Hall Family’s First Visit with Adrian After 6 Years of Sponsorship

Many sponsors dream of visiting their sponsored child; for most, it remains just that—a dream. But for the Hall family, that dream became a beautiful reality as they traveled to the Philippines to visit their sponsored child, Adrian. The journey was less about crossing a geographical divide and more about bridging a deeply emotional one, […]

Young Women of Uganda: Empowering and Building a Brighter Future

Uganda’s young women face many challenges that inhibit their ability to remain in school and develop the skills and training necessary to positively and sustainably impact their futures. However, thanks to the support of donors who contribute to Strengthen Communities, those hurdles are being lowered, bit by bit. As a result, the young women of […]