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You help give children a better future
Nfunyan’s community in northern Ghana faces many challenges, including few clean water sources, food insecurity and poor school infrastructure. But she’s excited for the changes that Canadians will help make possible.
Read February 2019 issueJANUARY 2019
Canadian Feed The Children Tops 2018 Financial Charity Ratings
Canadian Feed The Children has continued to earn trust and attention in 2018 for its work to unlock children’s potential through community-led action. CFTC will continue to strengthen its commitment to financial transparency and accountability in 2019 and beyond. This innovative work is only possible thanks to caring Canadians like you.
Read January 2019 issueDecember 2018
You have the power to help this holiday season
Growing up in Ethiopia, Meron’s family struggled to provide the basics for her and her seven siblings – especially during the holiday season. But then someone gave a generous holiday gift and it changed everything.
Read December 2018 issueNovember 2018
Life-changing Livestock
Florence and her family were struggling to make ends meet in Uganda until one goat changed everything.
Read November 2018 issueOctober 2018
Give families food and hope
Many families in Uganda are facing hunger this season, like Minalla and her mom. Together, we can help give families food and hope this fall.
Read October 2018 issueSeptember 2018
Girls like Bintu want to go back to school this year
Eight-year-old Bintu faces many barriers going to school. But, together, we can help girls can beat the odds.
Read September 2018 issueAugust 2018
Casting for Innovation: Women Entrepreneurs Turn Fish Into a Business
“The fish business is promising and so we are committed to grow it to ensure a better life for all members.”
After joining an aquaculture group through RESULT, Sarah’s passion for entrepreneurialism led her to start a fish smoking and fish oil business in Ghana.
Read August 2018 issueJuly 2018
Growing green thumbs in Bolivia
“Getting veggies in the market is expensive but if you produce your own veggies you also help dad and mom.”
11-year-old Efrain and 8-year-old Silvia are developing their own green thumbs. Helping children learn to grow their own food is changing communities in Bolivia.
Read July 2018 issueJune 2018
For the love of cooking
“I dream of starting a restaurant. Or at least to get a chef’s degree or something like that – that’s what I want to pursue.”
16-year-old Colton is pursuing a new passion thanks to a Grade 9 Food and Nutrition program in Waywayseecappo First Nation.
Read June 2018 issueMay 2018
A Mother’s Promise
“My dream is to see my children become successful in their education. For this, I will do my best.”
This is the promise that Yeshi, a mother of two living in Ethiopia, has made for her children – and despite the odds, she’s keeping that promise.
Read May 2018 issueApril 2018
Dino’s garden shop grows new life
Dino always had dreams of starting a business. But as a labourer earning an unstable income, he put his dreams on hold to focus on supporting his children.
“Of course it was not enough. I was not able to feed my children enough nutritious food throughout the year.”
Then came the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to start a garden shop.
Read April 2018 issueMarch 2018
A ripple effect for girls
It’s scary to think about losing a friend.
But that was almost a reality for 13-year-old Joan in Uganda last year. One of her school friends nearly died of typhoid after drinking dirty water.
A new water purification system brought clean water to their school – and changed everything.
Read March 2018 issueFEBRUARY 2018
Spreading the Love
Hassen and Zeyneba are a team. Together, they manage their home and family farm in Cheffa Valley, Ethiopia.
As the farm gets more successful, they’re spreading the love to their neighbours by helping them out wherever they can.
But just a few short years ago, life was very different for the couple.
Read February 2018 issue