Elodiia is 71 years old and lives with her elderly husband. Their daughter and grandson do their best to support them, but at their age, earning a living is no longer possible. Every week, they have to buy 20 gallons of water just to avoid falling sick from contaminated water. A simple water filter could save them money and allow them to put it toward other essentials, helping Elodiia and her family live healthier, more secure lives.
Meet Sara Pinzon from El Retiro, a remote village in Guatemala. She is a devoted mother of two girls in our school feeding program. Sara’s husband is a farmer, and their family lives in extreme poverty. Their home has a dirt floor, and they cook on a simple poyeton, a basic open-fire stove. Smoke stains the walls, and every meal carries serious risks—burns, respiratory illness, and long-term health problems, especially for Sara’s baby. You can help change that.
María Oralia de Paz is a widow who urgently needs knee surgery. The pain has made it increasingly difficult for her to walk and care for herself. Without this procedure, her mobility — and independence — will continue to decline.
Her neighbors are organizing to raise the full cost of the surgery themselves. Despite having very little, they are giving what they can. They recently reached out to us to ask HRI to help so María can receive the care she desperately needs.
The preschool in Plan de Ávila, Guatemala urgently needs child-sized classroom tables. The desks currently in use are too large, broken, and unsafe for preschoolers, causing discomfort and minor injuries. Providing sturdy, properly sized tables will create a safe, supportive environment where these young children can learn and thrive with dignity.
Natalia currently walks a long distance to school each day, causing her to arrive late consistently. More critically, the route she must take passes through a gang-controlled area, placing her safety at risk. Providing safe, reliable transportation would allow Natalia to arrive on time, focus on her education, and significantly reduce her daily exposure to danger.
Make a difference in the lives of 20 orphans at CCEH orphanage. Due to the end of sponsorship from their long-time church supporter, these children are now in desperate need of sponsors for their supplemental feeding program. Your support is crucial as it provides them with the nourishment they need to grow, develop, learn, and ultimately break free from the cycle of poverty. Your monthly contribution will ensure the children continue to receive the care they deserve.
HRI supports youth in Zone 18 where violence and limited education place teens at high risk. Many face teen pregnancy and lack access to vital health information. Partnering with local health staff, HRI is bringing prevention & health education to schools. Simple, interactive supplies and materials will help create safe, engaging spaces for youth to learn, grow, and make healthy choices.
Edelmira was abandoned when her husband learned their baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate. The infant successfully underwent surgery at just 3.5 months old, but breastfeeding is not possible. Infant formula is his only source of nourishment. Living with her elderly, impoverished parents, Edelmira cannot afford formula. Please help us provide the baby formula and mother hope.
Anicia is living at a displaced persons site with extremely limited access to medical care. She is blind and suffers from severe eye pain that causes debilitating headaches, which have worsened in recent days. Anicia urgently needs transportation to the hospital, a medical evaluation, and medication to manage her pain. Your generosity can help her receive critical care.
Maribel and 12-year-old Alexia survive on irregular work like cutting corn and washing clothes but still struggle to meet basic needs. One urgent need is a safe cookstove. Their current method uses excessive wood, fills their home with harmful smoke, and forces Alexia to spend long, unsafe hours collecting wood. A new stove would protect their health, reduce wood use, and keep Alexia safe.
Join us in supporting Josefina and her son, Jordin, who needs special milk to manage hyperglycemia (extremely high blood sugar). Josefina, a mother of three, struggles to provide for her family through their small farm. Your donation will help ensure Jordin receives the milk essential for his health, easing the family’s financial burden and showing them they are not alone.
Pablo's mother needs assistance paying for transportation to his chemotherapy treatments for one year. This support will ensure his devoted mother does not have to worry about how she will get her son to and from life-saving care during this critical season. Reliable transportation means consistent treatment, peace of mind for the family, and one less obstacle in Pablo’s fight against cancer.
Kevin is the son of Zeneda Lopez and is battling severe malnutrition. Recently hospitalized, doctors prescribed lactose-free milk as a vital part of his recovery—but the cost is more than his mother can afford. Your gift can help provide the nutrition Kevin needs to heal and grow stronger. Even a small donation can make a life-changing difference for this precious child and his family.
