Hunger Relief International (HRI) is a Judeo-Christian organization that works to improve and protect the lives of children and families living in extreme poverty by building resiliency, fighting hunger, promoting family unity, and increasing self-sufficiency. HRI does this through direct programming and by raising public awareness.
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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 and from 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.