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Ever tried to learn to write the alphabet without any paper or pencils? Probably not, but it happens all the time in developing countries. For children fortunate enough to receive an education, basic school supplies are still considered a luxury. But with your help, we can present children from the poorest families (most of whom are half or full orphans), with the school supplies they need to make learning easier. Materials include exercise books, pens, pencils, a sharpener and an eraser.
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Chances of a child dying of a dog bite in North America are slim. But it can easily happen in the developing world—especially if a family can’t afford medical treatment. With your help, we can help ensure that minor injuries don’t become fatal by giving a family the insurance coverage they need to access urgent medical care.
Ever notice how tired you get when you’re hungry or how difficult it is to concentrate after a while? The fact is it’s extremely difficult for hungry or undernourished children to achieve their full potential in life. Often, by the time their parents realize what’s happening, it’s too late to catch up. That’s why regular health checkups are so important. With your help, we can monitor children’s growth in the communities we serve, and identify cases of malnutrition sooner.
In most countries where FH Canada works, the cost of school fees often exceeds what many families can afford. As a result, education is often sacrificed so that daily needs can be met. With your help, we can make sure that doesn’t happen.
Just two chickens?! Believe it or not, that’s all it takes to make a significant difference in the life of a family living in poverty. Surplus eggs or chicks can be bartered or sold to provide additional income, and the manure produced can help enrich the soil and aid in pest control. Best of all, because chickens are easy to maintain, they can be cared for by children.
Pigs are a favorite animal because, in return for disposing of kitchen garbage as food, they produce manure for the farm, and new piglets each year which can be sold for income or used as a source of meat. A pig can greatly add productivity to a family’s agricultural activities.
