Articles written by FH staff writer
Articles written by
FH staff writer
Give To The Land And It Gives Back
Some call it "Farming God's Way." It's a way of farming that incorporates major values taught in the Bible; values like redemption, rest, stewardship of the earth, and more.
Comfy for Cows
The students at Maple Ridge Christian School (MRCS) chose to substitute Halloween this year for a good cause—they called it “Comfy for Cows”.
Sewing Co-Op Changes Lives in Rwanda
It's a fitting name for the individuals in Busekera who recently came together to form a sewing co-operative after receiving income-generating skills training from Food for the Hungry (FH) Rwanda. In addition to training, they also received sewing machines and start-up materials. This experience prompted 73 people to change their future.
FH Rwanda Intervenes To Help Burundi Refugees
Over 100,000 Burundians have fled their homes to escape pre-election violence in the capital Bujumbura. Violent protests began in April when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced his intention to run for a third term in office. While the Burundian constitutional court has ruled that Nkurunziza is within his right to seek a third term, protests against his decision have continued to escalate.
Burundians Flee Capital Bujumbura, Rural Communities Feel the Pressure
On April 30th we published a blog warning of rising violence in Burundi ahead of presidential elections in the summer. Below is the most recent update from the Food for the Hungry (FH) field office in Burundi. While violence is concentrated in the capital, Bujumbura, our rural communities are beginning to feel the impact as family and friends flee the capital to take refuge in the villages.
Taking Care of Your Own
When Dusengimana Odette wandered into Ntwali with her sisters, the community saw the magnitude of the crisis right away. Since Odette’s mother passed away, she and her siblings had struggled together as a child-headed household. One sister moved away to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, in search of work, and the burden of caring for her remaining sisters fell squarely on Odette’s young shoulders. She tried hard to find food and shelter to sustain them, but they never had enough.
Emergency Update: Medical Container Arrives Safely In Kurdistan, Iraq
Over the past four years, we in Canada have watched with horror as the political crisis in Syria spiraled into uncontrolled chaos with no end in sight. In the past year, terrorist groups have spread violence from Syria across Northern Iraq, threatening the fragile stability of Kurdistan and resulting in an increasing number of refugee camps.
New Cookstove Cuts Down on Deforestation in Ethiopia
Deforestation is a global reality that significantly contributes to climate change.
Your Gift Matters
For holistic and integrated development to succeed, everyone needs to pitch in, and everyone's pitch counts. Whether it's $25 for a pair of chickens or $100 for a sewing machine - each contribution is an integral piece of the vibrant mosaic of a thriving community.
HN Issue 13: When Helping Hurts (And What We Can Do About It)
Dr. Brian Fikkert was describing the value of partnership-based development when the words “Donor Alert” appeared on his giant presentation screen.