Tag Archives | income generation
Ethiopian child by Peter Mogan

How a beekeeper’s dignity sold me on honey

By on March 20, 2013 in Stories, World Poverty

The inspiring blog post below came from my colleague, Gretchen Jewell. She recently told me in a hallway conversation that her first trip to Africa transformed her life. I thought you would enjoy her story. I’m not usually a big fan of honey. I rarely buy it. But recently, I bought honey because I wanted [...]

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Ugandan Girl

What’s in a Girl’s Name?—A Quiet Protest

By on November 16, 2012 in Stories, Uncategorized, World Poverty

I am big on names with meaning—names that root us in some kind of history or hope. They have a beauty all their own. Every part of my name has one or two tie-ins to my family history. And I was deeply blessed to have my middle name—Clare—passed on to my amazing little niece—Mariclare. This [...]

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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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