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A Transformation From Self-Ridicule to Self-Worth

Livelihoods - Integrated Child Focused Community Transformation

At Food for the Hungry (FH), we believe every person has been created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). Our hope is for every man and woman to feel self-worth and dignity through Christ, especially in their roles as caretakers and providers for their families. Therefore, through Strengthen Communities, we work with local community leaders to […]

Transforming a Cambodian School: A Teacher’s Story of Hope

Education - The benefit of school library for students

A school in Cambodia with struggling students, few resources, and poor hygiene has become a community-changing success thanks to donors who partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH). ‘Sad and Depressed’ to ‘Very Happy’ The elementary school in Thnorl, Cambodia, educates grades one to six in a wooden building with three classrooms and a metal roof. Grade […]

Celebrating the Lioness: How Three Mothers Overcame Adversity

Surjhomukhi Women being helped by FH.org

Through Strengthen Communities, we can help end poverty together. Your support helps Food for the Hungry (FH) partner with local leaders and community members to provide those facing the challenges of poverty access to education, healthcare and other life-changing resources that build sustainable resilience. As a result, women, in particular, are emerging as key leaders and providers in […]

The Exponential Impact of Your Matched Donations

Kenya RAPID+ Kule Mohamed Story

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 […]

Building Brighter Futures with Early Childhood Education

Education - SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

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 […]

How Hope and Clean Water Transformed Lives in Rwanda

HEALTH and WASH - COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUPPORTED WITH ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER

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) […]

Harvesting Hope and the Ripple Effect of Transformation

Livelihoods - SCLAMP-EA ((Scaling up Climate Smart Pest Management Approaches for enhanced tomato and maize system productivity in Eastern Africa) project with funding from GIZ

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 […]

A Young Woman’s Journey to Resilience in Peru

Livelihoods - Invest to Grow

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 […]

Holistic Support for Children’s Education

Education - ICDP/CESP

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 […]

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.