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 […]
Tag: Honduras
Hispanic Heritage Month: FFTP Honors Team Members
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, Food For The Poor is excited to highlight our Hispanic team members who are dedicated to our mission of supporting those in need throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Childhood Experiences Set the Stage for Maria Fernanda Rios’ Work at Food For The Poor As […]
Steps to Sustainable Development in an Impoverished Community
Sustainable Development Means Teamwork Why give a person a fish to feed them for a day when you can teach an entire village to fish, sell the fish, and sustain their lives? This is what sustainable development does for the people Food For The Poor helps. Guided by a thorough monitoring and evaluation process, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
A New Center Gives Hope to Childhood Cancer Patients
Your child has cancer. These are words every parent dreads hearing. In Honduras, such a diagnosis could be terrifying, as medical treatment was not always available for childhood cancer. But now, treatment is available in Honduras and parents have hope for their children recently diagnosed with pediatric cancer. In this blog, we’ll explore how a […]
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 […]
Behind the Scenes: Spicy Sustainability
Representatives from our partner organization in Honduras, CEPUDO, picked us up at the airport and were thrilled to tell us we were immediately going to visit a new project. CEPUDO President Linda wanted to surprise us, so she kept us in suspense for the entire ride. A few hours outside of San Pedro Sula, we […]