Stories

I feel it is necessary to contribute for the development of my community. In the past there was no opportunity [for women] to participate in leadership due to cultural issues, but thanks to FH training there has been a great change in the community and in the integration of leadership.

These days, health and hygiene lessons also include how to protect herself, her family, and her community from COVID-19

Mao Kreng is a survivor. He was just 21 years old when the Khmer Rouge—a homegrown political movement—seized control of Cambodia. Over the next four years, he watched as a quarter of his countrymen—his friends, neighbours, and family members—died from disease, starvation, exhaustion, or execution. It is estimated that between 1.7 and 3 million people lost their lives under the Khmer Rouge between 1975-1979.

Real change for communities does not happen overnight. Each of us plays an important role—from supporter to office staff to community leader. It takes years of relationship building, planning, education, and persistence. But the conduits that make this happen? FH staff who live and work in the community, who truly walk alongside leaders, churches, and families.

Visionary leaders have the ability to take a dream and make it a thriving reality. See how former president Ben Hoogendoorn took FH Canada to the next level over the course of 10 years of strong leadership.

Good leadership transition is key to an organization's stability and future growth. Here's how Ben and Bernie passed the baton.