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Luisa Llampa

The inspiration of motherhood

By on May 9, 2013 in Stories, World Poverty

With Mother’s Day barreling toward us, I’m reflecting on the topic of motherhood. We all have our favorite mom stories—tales of how our mothers nurtured us into the people we are today. My own mom taught me I could do whatever I wanted to put the time and energy into learning and achieving. She banished [...]

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Children looking for water in two countries

By on March 21, 2013 in World Poverty

In the United States, my son, Alexander, age 4, came storming into the house covered in mud and out of breath. He and the dog had been excavating a hole in the backyard, possibly digging to the center of the earth. After entering the house, Xander asked for a cup of water. He drained the [...]

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Day 6: Vegetable Seeds (8 Days of Giving)

By on December 14, 2012 in Sponsor Impact

I have a garden that provides organic food for my family. My kids help with it, so they understand the benefits and work that goes into growing food. When we saw the vegetable seeds in the FH gift catalog, our family choose the seeds with a resounding, “Yes!” The vegetable seeds didn’t take much explanation, until Emily [...]

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Cambodian Farmer and Daughter

What’s a Livelihood?

By on July 12, 2012 in Disaster Relief, World Poverty

A livelihood is your way of earning enough to feed and provide for your family. It encompasses everything from your job to your healthcare, education and skills training. It also includes having the resources to pay for family events and unexpected expenses. At Food for the Hungry ( FH), we consider a vulnerable family’s livelihood sustainable [...]

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