Clean water and proper sanitation are more than just essential resources. They are powerful forces for change, creating the foundation of public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Yet, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. This crisis only fuels the spread of diseases, hinders education, and deepens poverty. […]
Category: Drinking Water
Share Your Blessings: Provide Hope This December
Year-End Giving: Transform Lives, Spread Hope December is a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving. It’s a season that invites us to open our hearts and extend love to others. In this blog, you will: • Discover the power of year-end giving and the impact it has on children, families, and communities across Latin America […]
Three Ways Unity Through Giving Empowers Positive Change
In a world filled with division, unity through giving emerges as a powerful force for positive change. When we share our time, talent, and resources, we forge connections that transform lives. Giving isn’t just about charity, it’s a catalyst for shared strength. It is generosity in action. The very act of giving is an act […]
Empowering Communities: The Transformative Power of Safe Water
Water security is a growing concern across the globe as demand and climate variables rise. While the health, ecological, and economic benefits of safe water are often the focus of discussion, the transformative power of safe water lies in empowering communities. Water is a fundamental human need. We need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, cleaning, growing food, […]
FFTP Celebrates Team Members During Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, Food For The Poor is proud to spotlight team members of Hispanic descent who share our mission to help impoverished people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Born and Raised in Ecuador, Vivian Borja Is Now a Food For The Poor Executive Helping To Lift Families Out of Poverty and […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate Empowerment
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This annual observance from September 15 through October 15, serves as an opportunity to recognize the significant strides made by individuals and organizations, both locally and globally, to uplift and empower communities in […]
How to Monitor For Success in Sustainable Development Communities
In today’s world of immense economic, social and environmental challenges, addressing the concerns and various dimensions of poverty is no easy task. As one of the largest relief and development organizations in the world, Food For The Poor is committed to transforming lives by providing those living in extreme poverty an opportunity to forge a […]
Sustainable Development: 4 Ways To Build Lives and a Better Future
The concept of sustainable development is not new. It emerged in the 1980s as a solution to the challenge of meeting the material needs of today’s global population while maintaining the quality of the environment for following generations. Beyond protecting the environment, sustainable development focuses on empowering impoverished people and communities and helping them to […]
How Treated Water Improves Lives
Providing access to treated water prevents illnesses. Drinking and cooking with water that is full of bacteria exposes children and families to stomach issues, diarrhea and other waterborne illnesses. Children under age 5 are especially vulnerable to waterborne illnesses – diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which can cause a child to become extremely ill. 161 […]
Why is water access important for children in developing countries?
The infographic below covers several reasons why access to water is important for building sustainable communities. Food For The Poor supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6: ensuring water access and sanitation for all. The goal is to work with communities to produce improved and safely managed water sources. Women and children are most […]