Food for the Hungry

In the heart of Tanore, Bangladesh, a 6-year old boy named Nahid faced a future shrouded in uncertainty. Nahid's lack of knowledge made him an outcast among his peers, who found him uninteresting to play with. His appearance was unkempt, and he had no concept of proper handwashing, using a latrine, or maintaining hygiene. Unhealthy street food contributed to frequent bouts of diarrhea and stomach pain, rendering him physically frail and unwell. He struggled to communicate with both strangers and family, leaving him constantly despondent.

📚 But everything changed when his parents enrolled him in the local Early Year Child Development Center (ECDC).

⭐️ Today, Nahid is unrecognizable from the boy he once was. He's a shining example of the life-changing impact of education and community support. From learning to read and write to mastering hygiene and communication, Nahid is now one of the brightest students in his class, full of dreams and determination to uplift his family and community.

💚 This is more than just a success story—it's a testament to the power of transformation. Nahid's journey from darkness to light shows how even the smallest spark of opportunity can ignite a lifetime of potential.

Join us in celebrating Nahid's incredible journey and the vital role education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty. Together, we can create more stories like Nahid's, one child at a time.

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The theme for the UN's International Youth Day 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” 📲

Food for the Hungry (FH) offers various programs under its Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, aiming to empower young people with the digital skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable development. These initiatives focus on equipping youth with the tools they need to contribute to their communities' economic and social well-being.

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Nibaron, a middle schooler from Bangladesh, shared “I like my mother. Though she is a single mother she takes cares of me and maintain our family. She works very hard still she gets time to help me with my studies.”

From Letters to Hugs: The Hall Family’s first visit with Adrian after 6 years of sponsorship. 🌎

What started as simple letters blossomed into a life-changing connection that transcends borders and cultures. This unforgettable experience opened their eyes to the impact of Child Sponsorship—proving that love and support can truly transform lives. ❤️

Curious about sponsorship? Visit FH.org to learn how you can change a life today.

“My Sponsor Child mailed me back today 😭 and it’s the sweetest. I’m so glad I made this decision. She’s a 6 year old girl from the Philippines 😍. I’m going to cherish this forever.” ☺️💕

What do you love about exchanging letters with your sponsored child?

"We work, we feed, we teach, we love, but we know when it's time to leave."

Food for the Hungry has a unique approach to entering communities. We walk with the people there until they are self-sustaining and no longer need us. The community graduates, and we exit. It's a beautiful thing to see unfold. 🫶🏼

"Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." - Dr. Martin Luther King

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Savty’s community in Cambodia used to have a lot of problems, including a noticeable lack of hygiene. Her family and their neighbors did not know about the importance of sanitizing water, washing hands, or doing the dishes. But thanks to donors like you, FH staff members were able to walk with community leaders and start changing this through training programs.

As a result, families wash their dishes, purify their water, and properly wash their hands.

This is Chita. She is 8 years old and lives in Cambodia.

We gave her a camera and asked her to take a picture of what she finds beautiful in the world. Chita decided to take a picture of the “kontout” fruit tree.

She said, “I photographed this tree because the fruit tastes very good. Sweet and sour. I like them.” 📸

Let’s not forget the beauty that surrounds us everyday. Let’s see the world like Chita does.

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. At Food for the Hungry, we believe we are called to stand up for the oppressed.

Join us today as we stand in solidarity with the millions of victims of human trafficking.

Our friends at Fundación FH Bolivia sent us this sweet translated letter written from a sponsored child to a sponsor who was excited to have a new clean water system in her neighborhood. 💧

✏️ “Hello friend Debra,
Thanks for your letter. I liked it very much. Tell you that in my neighborhood they are installing a water system. We are very happy because now we will have water to drink and take a shower. Thanks for your support. The weather is warm here in my city. Write to me soon. May God bless you." —Edelina

Did you know some species of mosquitoes can breed in as little water as you would find in the imprint of a horse's hoof? It's scary to think how exposed some areas can be. FH works with families to put simple, life-saving measures into action. 🫶🏼

In 2023, 87,874 Individuals were impacted through 44 WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) facilities in Kenya?

That’s the kind of difference you are making! 💧

Happy Friday! 💚

This is Sreynut. She is 12 years old and lives in Cambodia. We gave her a camera and asked her to take a picture of what she finds beautiful in the world. Sreynut decided to take a picture of her friend.

She said, “I photographed my friend because she is kind. She always shares everything that she learns with me. When I don’t understand something, she always helps explain it to me.”

Congratulations to our child sponsors in Cambodia, whose support enabled this elementary school to receive their first ever library! 📚✨

The teachers and children dreamed of having books to read when they came to school and now this dream is a reality. The children are accelerating in their studies and learning life skills such as the importance of hygiene. 😍

🌟 Are you sponsoring a child?

God is there to help you. ❤️

At FH we are working to help the most vulnerable by partnering with communities in a holistic approach to complex challenges by identifying root causes, strengthening skills and resources, and restoring relationships.

“When I thought, 'My foot slips,' Your steadfast love, O LORD, helped me up. When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul.” Psalm 94:18-19

Do not fear. God is with you.

On this day each year, international organizations gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities we face in the rights of education for African children.

At Food for the Hungry, we are invested in the education of children in Africa so they are more resilient to poverty. Children like Guyo gain a love for education and improved academic performance.

You can help African children receive an education! Go here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02BZYnc0

With your support, redemption is happening in the lives of many families and communities worldwide!

In this powerful video, FH Nicaragua staff member Ileana shares her and her father's story illustrating God's grace in restoring relationships.

Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BZX5p0

Love your neighbor as yourself.

Happy Father’s Day! We celebrate dads as they influence and bring joy to the ones they love.

Thank you, God, for every dad around the world. May you bless and sustain them. 🙏

Did you know that children and youth account for two-thirds of the world’s vulnerable people?

Driven by our Christian values and a deep commitment to the people we serve, we believe when relationships are strengthened — with God, self, others, and nature — resilience is created, and people flourish.

Learn more how you can sponsor a child here: https://hubs.ly/Q02B0LQ50

“He said 'Love . . . as I have loved you.' We cannot love too much.” —Amy Carmichael

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

At FH, we work to mend broken relationships in communities so they can flourish, reach their God-given potential, and to encourage and love one another.

FH child sponsors are given the opportunity to help children flourish!

Steisy and Jesus have been supported in their education. They have learned to read and write, which gives them greater resilience to poverty and a brighter future.

✨v When you sponsor children through FH, it gives them opportunities to grow, learn and reach their God-given potential.

You can help a child reach a better future! https://hubs.ly/Q02zbQx30