Eradicating poverty in all its forms by 2030 is the United Nations’ number one sustainable development goal, which is supported by Food For The Poor. It’s a daunting challenge that highlights the urgent need for collective action and compassionate solutions across the globe. In a world filled with division and inequality, charity and generosity shine […]
Category: Extreme Poverty
5 Benefits of Charitable Giving
Charitable Giving Is ‘A Pure Act of Kindness’ With our fast-paced lifestyles and constant distractions, charitable giving is a timeless reminder of our shared humanity. At its core, charity is a beautiful expression of compassion and generosity. It is the embodiment of our collective desire to alleviate suffering, uplift communities, and create positive change. Often […]
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 […]
Supporting Early Childhood Education in Jamaica
Partnership helps schools make the grade Across the Caribbean and Latin America, Food For The Poor and our supporters work together to improve the quality and availability of education at every stage of a child’s development. And what better example than the most recent renovation of the Spring Garden Infant Department and Brain Building Center […]
Empowerment for Children: Educating Our Future
Education is known as the foundation for the development and empowerment of children as future leaders in nearly every society in the world. For many children living with multidimensional poverty in the countries where Food The The Poor helps in the Caribbean and Latin America, access to an education can be extremely limited to nonexistent. […]
Out of the Ashes: How FFTP Recovery Efforts Sparked a Community Rebirth
A Community Rises Out of the Ashes Stronger Than Before When a disaster strikes, the aftermath can be devastating, a trail of destruction that leaves communities with the heart-wrenching burden of picking up the pieces and rebuilding. Quick relief followed by effective disaster recovery efforts not only save more lives and reduce loss but ensure […]
Disaster Relief: 4 Reasons Rapid Response Is Crucial to Saving Lives
When disaster strikes, entire villages, cities and regions can be affected, leaving hundreds or thousands of injured and displaced families in urgent need of lifesaving aid and assistance. That’s why it’s crucial to respond quickly. And to do that, being prepared BEFORE disaster strikes is key to saving more lives and recovering more quickly. Access […]
What is child sponsorship at Food For The Poor?
A unique way to sponsor a child Food For The Poor is one of the best charities you can choose for child sponsorship. Through our Angels Of Hope child sponsorship program, children living in established group homes with loving caretakers throughout the Caribbean and Latin America are given the critical resources every child needs. In […]
3 Ways Angels Of Hope Make A Lasting Impact Through Sponsorship
For children living in extreme poverty, life can be incredibly difficult. Essentials like food, health care, education and safe shelter aren’t guaranteed. These children are vulnerable and twice as likely to die in childhood. That’s why child sponsorship through the Angels Of Hope program can transform a child’s life! Our Angels Of Hope sponsor the […]
How Food For The Poor is Fighting Poverty: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Over the last month, Food For The Poor has taken great pride in acknowledging National Hispanic Heritage Month with articles about developments in the Hispanic countries where the charity works and with social media posts featuring FFTP team members of Hispanic descent and their passion for service.