Dear Friends!

Lebanon. Mozambique. Vietnam. Egypt. South Africa. These countries are just a few of the areas around the world where we’re combating starvation every day. The heartbreaking reality is that for many children and their families, three meals a day isn’t just out of reach. It’s unimaginable. For them, hunger is more than an empty stomach. Starvation is a silent killer that weakens their body and steals their future.

When Baratu was brought into our Hand of Hope Specialty Clinic in East Africa she was suffering from grade 4 pitting edema severe condition caused by extreme protein deficiency. Because of her condition, her skin was cracking like paint, and her legs were so swollen she could barely move. She was in pain . . . and near death. But just 21 days after Baratu was brought to the clinic, everything changed . . .

She was given therapeutic milk, a nourishing treatment cream, and medicine for her severe rash. And after just two days, her antibiotics were adjusted, and within 21 days, she was well enough to go home. It’s wonderful to see her transformation, BUT there are too many children like Baratu suffering from the deadly effects of starvation. Children hoping and waiting for this kind of breakthrough.

The situation is really urgent, which is why I am writing to you today, but I also have hope. Hope that things can change. Hope that we can bring food to the hungry. Hope that we can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who need it most in villages and regions around the world!

 

Years ago, when I was first exposed to the reality of starving children, it broke me. I couldn’t NOT do something. So, Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions began. But its outreach and impact wouldn’t have been possible—and won’t continue to be possible—without the prayers and support of dear friends like you. You are part of the solution and the starting point for a chain reaction of transformation. When you pray, God hears and answers. When you give, lives are forever changed.

Consider this . . . $9 a month can feed a child right now for an entire month. That means $45 can feed 6 children a month. And $135 can feed 15 children for a month. This simple equation for impacting lives is amazing!

Stories of transformation aren’t only coming out of Africa. In the southeast Asian country of Laos, Year told staff at one of our feeding centres . . . “My family is quite big, and there isn’t enough food. I help take care of my three younger siblings. I don’t have many clothes.” Year’s family are non-Christian, but she became a Christian after encountering the love of God through the feeding programme. She said “I heard about it from my friends how there are games, sports, Bible stories, food, and help with homework and learning English. I was interested, and the next Sunday, I accepted Jesus and started going to church. Before, I had no hope, but now my dream is to be a nurse because I love caring for people. Jesus is my Saviour, and I believe in God for everything.”

And in Vietnam, 7-year-old Vo Minh told our outreach team, “Currently, I don’t have birth papers, so I can’t go to school and cannot read. My family stays in a small motel, and every day, I stay at home to take care of my sister so that my mother and stepfather can go to the street and sell lottery tickets. My family has not believed in Christ and has not yet been to church. Before I believed in God and joined the feeding centre, I felt sad because my friends often teased me and said that I don’t have a father. But since I joined the feeding centre, I no longer feel sad, because I know I have a heavenly Father who always loves and protects me. If I can go to school, I will try to study well. I want to be a teacher and will always keep my faith in God.”

Can you see the chain reaction of transformation? From your gift . . . comes food . . . which brings health and life . . . which opens hearts to Jesus! That’s the power of compassion in action!

But it doesn’t stop there. There are more Baratus—more children on the brink of starvation—who need your help today. Will you give a gift to help save their lives?

Let me tell you how you can be a part of it. With food costs at only €5 for an entire month per child, your gift can go further than ever!

 

YOUR DONATION OF:
$450 can help feed 50 children for one month
$900 can help feed 100 children for one month
$4320 can help feed 40 children for an entire year

There are more girls, boys, and families who are starving for food, however. Today, you hold the solution in your hands.

As I close, I’m reminded of Jesus’ words in John 6:35 (AMP) when He said, “I am the Bread of Life.” For some, like the children I shared with you today, that can quite literally mean a critically needed meal. For you, it could be a tangible word from God or breakthrough in a situation you’ve been praying about. No matter what your personal need may be, I want you to know that God has more than enough for what you need. As you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you! (James 4:8).

Let’s feed the hungry together,