Young Women Find Hope in Return to School

As the business center of the Upper Nile Region of South Sudan, the town of Malakal has been one of those most affected by violent regional conflicts. Farming, once the main occupation in the area, is no longer practiced because it was unsafe to work in the fields. Many schools closed because there was no […]

Mothers Empower Girls to Stay in School

Around the globe, extreme poverty holds mothers and girls back in so many ways. For instance, in countries like Bangladesh, adolescent girls are often forced into arranged marriages to alleviate the “burden” they have on financially strapped parents. As a result, these girls have to stop playing with their friends, attending school – and stop […]

Teen Girls No Longer Skip School Thanks to Dignity Kits

Teen girls need to go to school. Education plays a vital role in securing a brighter future for impoverished children, youth, and communities – but especially for young women. In fact, according to UNICEF, “Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn […]

Photo Essay: Powerful Photos Show A Day in the Life of Women Around the World

Every year, International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women around the globe. In addition to honoring the world’s remarkable women, the day reminds us that not all women are equipped to reach their God-given potential. At FH, that matters because our faith tells us that all people are important and valuable to God. We […]

7 Ways You Can Empower Girls on International Day of the Girl

Every October 11, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child to celebrate the progress made, as well as take a long and hard look at how we can address the needs and challenges girls still face. We wanted to share with you 7 ways you can empower girls right now through partnering with […]

Photo Essay: International Women’s Day Around the Globe

Empowered Women Empower Women In our nearly 50 years of work in the developing world, we’ve seen that when women are empowered, everything changes. By equipping women with training and tools for their own development, entire communities can break the cycle of poverty. They start small businesses that contribute to economic progress, and use their earnings to send their […]

These Story Books Will Change the Next Generation in Burundi

Today’s guest post about a recent book translation challenge for International Book Giving Day is written by Joseph Ntakirutimana, the Adult Education Coordinator based in Burundi. Can you go back to your childhood memories to remember when you first scrolled the pages of a story book? Or when you first had someone read a story […]