When you picture daily life in Latin America and the Caribbean, the beauty of vibrant cultures and landscapes often comes to mind. But behind this beauty, millions of families face urgent challenges: hunger, unsafe housing, limited access to clean water, and few opportunities to break free from poverty. In this blog, you’ll discover: • The 15 […]
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What Charity is the Best for Sponsoring a Child?
Are you considering sponsoring a child? In this blog, you will discover why Food For The Poor’s Angels Of Hope program is one of the most trusted and impactful child sponsorship options available. You will learn: • How the child sponsorship program works and what your sponsorship provides• Why Food For The Poor focuses on […]
The Benefits of Safe Homes for Children
A safe home offers more than four walls and a roof. It can provide a haven where children dream, grow, and begin to shape their futures. But for millions of children in Latin America and the Caribbean, this essential need is lacking, as half the population lives in unsafe housing, many without access to safe […]
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 […]
How to Build Safe Housing for Impoverished Families
Safe, sturdy housing is the foundation of building a new life for impoverished families. But how can such housing be constructed in both an efficient, and cost-effective manner? For families living in poverty, the term “home sweet home” is far from reality. Many families in Latin America and the Caribbean lack safe housing. According to […]
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 […]
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 Partnerships Help Build Safe Housing
The statistics reflect the grim reality: According to the Inter-American Development Bank, a funding source for development throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, nearly half of residents in the region live in ”unsuitable housing built with precarious materials or without basic amenities.” The houses, which are typically rudimentary shacks assembled from scraps of wood, tin […]
Supporting Impoverished Families Through Sustainable Housing Solutions
Living in a flimsy shack likely to collapse with a well-placed kick is no way for children to grow and thrive. Since its inception in 1982, Food For The Poor has been helping families living in poverty by building safe, secure homes. Thanks to our generous donors, we have completed more than 93,600 homes for […]