Stories
Examples of how ELCA World Hunger donations make a difference in the United States and around the world
When you give to ELCA World Hunger, where do your gifts go? These personal stories represent the work of the ELCA in combating hunger in the United States and throughout the world. This work is carried out through grants,
companion church relationships, and international organizations like
Lutheran World Relief and
the Lutheran World Federation.
Use these stories for bulletins, newsletters, events, and other places to highlight the work of ELCA World Hunger.
United StatesHope during hard times
Jason Williams had fallen on hard times. He lost hope and didn't know where to turn. All that changed after he visited Family Promise - a ministry in bozeman, Montana, suppored by your gifts to ELCA World Hunger. | Meet Jason |
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Asia
A dream that never died
Rizia had a dream to become a teacher. That dream was shattered when her family fell on hard times and couldn’t afford to continue her education. With a lot of hard work and a grant from ELCA World Hunger, Rizia was able to go back to school and become a teacher. | Meet Rizia |
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South America
"Life has to go on!"
Gladys could have easily given up – and she admits to having thought about it. She lost her husband, five of her brothers and a stepson from the conflict in Colombia that has been afflicting the country for six decades. Now, thanks to your support, Gladys grows organic vegetables and raises chickens. | Meet Gladys |
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Africa
A place of peace
Not long ago, Luley was a hopeful young bride. She and her husband had two healthy children, and their livestock were doing well. But then the conflict that has driven so many Somali people from their homes overtook this family, too. | Meet Luley |
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Asia
Water renews life
In the Gulin region of China, the Miao people have lived on an isolated mountainside for centuries. This isolation has prevented them from access to some basic needs – such as water. All that recently changed. Through our global companion relationships and the funding of ELCA World Hunger, renewed life – water – was brought to the Miao people. | Meet Wang |
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Africa
Training to improve lives
Farming is the way of life for Hassan and Mako. In the past, it was always a challenge to yield enough crops to feed the family. All of that changed when they decided to attend training sessions on how to improve their lives and grow more vegetables in their garden. They not only learned how to produce more vegetables, but also learned how to raise and distribute seeds to sell. | Meet Hassan and Mako |
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Africa
Learning to lead
In Mozambique, a Lutheran congregation took action against malaria. With the support of the ELCA Malaria Campaign and our companion church’s malaria project, 34 leaders from seven area churches gathered to learn how to help their neighbors prevent and treat malaria. Maria Jose was one of those neighbors who received an insecticide treated net. | Meet Maria Jose |
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This resource is mailed in the semi-annual World Hunger Resource Packet. These real-life stories are bulletin-sized, black-and-white, and fit perfectly into your Sunday bulletin or newsletter. Click on the stories above for downloadable formats.
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