Food For His Children

Food For His Children Rescuing Tanzanian children from extreme poverty so they can become all God created them to be.

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day. Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education and the ability to work towards their dreams and that families and

communities can become all God created them to be. We desire to see families and communities able to sustain themselves without relying on outside resources. We do this by providing a micro loan of a dairy goat, pastoral care, faith-based training in entrepreneurship, animal husbandry, agriculture, health, environment, leadership, and savings; one on one case management and coaching, goal planning, and veterinary care services. Food for His Children works in over 40 sub villages in Karatu District serving almost 400 families. Through this ministry, individuals and entire communities are transformed.

06/23/2026

Joyce is a mother, a farmer, and a woman who decided to bet on herself.

After making the courageous decision to build a life of her own for her and her child, she found her footing in farming, working a two acre plot where she grows pigeon peas, maize, and beans for both her family's table and for income.

When Joyce heard about Food for His Children through friends in her community, she joined the program. And now she has a dream. She wants to start a dairy goat project, a sustainable source of income that would help her stand on her own and build something lasting for her child.
That dream is within reach.

Watch Joyce's story and consider how you might be part of what comes next for her and families like hers. Visit foodforhischildren.org to learn more.

Give God. Give hope. Change lives.

"May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge." Ruth 2:12

Happy Fathers Day from Karatu, Tanzania!!Today we are celebrating all of the fathers, near and far. We celebrate the men...
06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day from Karatu, Tanzania!!

Today we are celebrating all of the fathers, near and far. We celebrate the men who show up every day for their families, who tend their gardens, care for their goats, and build something worth passing down, who hold their children close and work hard so that the next generation has more than they did.

Fatherhood looks the same the world over. It is love in work clothes. It is a sacrifice that rarely gets named. It is a hand on a shoulder that says I am here, I am not going anywhere, and I believe in what we are building together.

To every father across the globe, to every father reading this today, and to those who carry the memory of a father they miss, we see you. We honor you. And we are grateful for the ways you love your families well.

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." Psalm 103:13

When our field officer, Ayub, visited two families in the program recently, he was not quite prepared for what he found....
06/19/2026

When our field officer, Ayub, visited two families in the program recently, he was not quite prepared for what he found.

Two single mothers. Two thriving farms. Rows of maize standing tall and strong in the red soil of Tanzania. Crops planted in straight lines with proper spacing, fertilized with manure from their goats, and protected with care and intention. These fields did not happen by accident. They are the result of hard work, excellent training, and a quiet determination that refuses to quit.

What struck Ayub most was not just the crops. It was the example these two women are setting for everyone around them. Their neighbors are watching. Their children are watching. And what everyone sees is what happens when a woman is given the right tools and gets to work.

Swipe through to see their fields. We think they speak for themselves.

If stories like this one move you, follow us for more from Karatu, and share this post with someone who needs to see it today.

"The Lord will guide you always. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11

Today is the International Day of the African Child, and we want you to meet two of our favorites.These are the Tiyesi f...
06/16/2026

Today is the International Day of the African Child, and we want you to meet two of our favorites.
These are the Tiyesi family children in Kilimamoja, Tanzania. When our field officer Aneth visited recently, the visit was quickly met with two smiling faces and plenty of goat related stories! The boys were eager to talk about their family's dairy goat and how they help feed and care for it every day. They enjoy watching their goat grow. And of course they love the milk it provides.

What Aneth saw in these two wasn't just happiness. It was confidence. Responsibility. A sense of pride that comes from being part of something that is working.

That is what a goat does for a family. And that is what a Family Partnership does for kids like these two little ones.

For about the cost of a daily cup of coffee, you can walk alongside a family in Karatu, Tanzania, providing holistic support across their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs so they grow up with exactly the kind of confidence you see in these two faces.

Visit goatgiftcatalog.org to learn more about Family Partnerships.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Mark 10:14

We would like to introduce you to our friend Chrisenta. She recently had a visit from Anatoly, one of our field officers...
06/11/2026

We would like to introduce you to our friend Chrisenta. She recently had a visit from Anatoly, one of our field officers. Anatoly has nicknamed her "the covenant woman", and once you hear her story, you will understand why.

Chrisenta is a mother, a farmer, and a woman who simply refuses to quit. With training in entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and modern animal husbandry from Food for His Children, she has built not one, not two, but three thriving projects from the ground up. Healthy dairy goats. A strong kitchen garden that generates income. A stable chicken project. Each one a small step. Together they are changing the trajectory of her family's life.

Swipe through to see her world. Her goats, safe and well fed in their shed. Her garden, carefully tended row by row in the red clay soil of Qurus, Tanzania. Tomatoes on the vine. Peppers are growing strong. Every image is evidence of what happens when a woman commits her work to God and never lets go of the vision.

Anatoly puts it this way: her success teaches the community around her patience, small steps, and the power of knowing your calling. That is not just farming. That is transformation.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3

If Chrisenta's story moved you, consider walking alongside a family like hers. Visit foodforhischildren.org to learn more about Family Partnership.

06/08/2026

Today is World Food Safety Day, and our team in Karatu, Tanzania is inviting you to pull up a chair.

In this video, one of our field officers takes you along as a family prepares lunch. Watch as fresh greens and vegetables, straight from a kitchen garden are gathered, washed and prepared. Then comes delicious ugali, a staple made from maize flour and water, stirred continuously until thick and perfectly smooth. A helping of beans rounds out the meal. And of course before anyone eats, hands are washed and who can forget the goat milk! Finally, everyone gathers to chat and share a meal.

This is food safety lived out every single day. A kitchen garden. Clean hands. Fresh milk from healthy goats. Simple practices that protect families and nourish communities.

This is what Food For His Children walks alongside. Not just goats and gardens, but the whole life of a family.

Happy World Food Safety Day from Karatu, Tanzania.

In less than two weeks, a team of six will board a plane and head to Karatu, Tanzania.They are friends, and everyday peo...
06/07/2026

In less than two weeks, a team of six will board a plane and head to Karatu, Tanzania.

They are friends, and everyday people who said yes to God’s call and will walk alongside Food For His Children families. They will share meals, pray together, and witness firsthand what it looks like when hope takes root in red clay soil.

What are we asking from you? It's simple...we are asking you to pray for them.

Pray for safe travels, open hearts, and meaningful connections. Pray for the families in Karatu who will welcome them. Pray that what they see and experience comes home with them and spreads far beyond their own lives.

And if something in you stirs while you read this, we would like you to pay attention to that.
Our September trip (the 10th - 24th) still has spots open. If you have ever felt called to go, this might be your moment. Visit foodforhischildren.org to learn more.

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news." Romans 10:15

06/05/2026

At Food for His Children, we believe caring for the earth and caring for people are the same calling.

At our Farm and Innovation Center in Karatu, Tanzania, that belief is growing. Literally.
Our team is cultivating broccoli using eco-friendly practices and innovative growing techniques that work with the land rather than against it. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, this crop is not just feeding families. It is showing an entire community what sustainable, farm to table agriculture can look like when you put people and the planet first.

On World Environment Day, we are reminded that stewardship of creation is not a modern idea. It is as old as the garden itself. And in Karatu, it is alive and thriving.

Want to see what else is growing at the FIC? Visit foodforhischildren.org to learn more about the future we are building together.

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." Psalm 24:1

For more than 30 years, Elizabeth has faced every single day with courage.When Elizabeth was young, polio changed the co...
06/03/2026

For more than 30 years, Elizabeth has faced every single day with courage.

When Elizabeth was young, polio changed the course of her life. What followed were decades of physical challenges and a world that sometimes underestimates people who look different than what it expects. But Elizabeth never underestimated herself. She kept showing up, she kept moving forward, working towards building a life that speaks hope to the next generation.

When Food for His Children came alongside her, something shifted. Not because she needed rescuing. But because every person deserves a community that sees them and walks with them. Through dairy goats, agricultural training, and consistent spiritual encouragement, Elizabeth has found greater independence and a deepened sense of hope.

Her neighbors see it too. In Chemchem, Tanzania, Elizabeth is a quiet testimony that hardship does not have the final word.

She is still rising.

If her story moved you, consider walking alongside a family like hers. A Family Partnership is available, visit foodforhischildren.org to learn more.

"God is within her, she will not fall." Psalm 46:5

06/02/2026

Here are a few options depending on the tone you want:

Option 1: Simple and Educational

We may have missed World Milk Day by a day, but it’s never a bad time to celebrate the power of milk!

For families in rural Tanzania, a dairy goat can be life-changing. Goat milk provides essential nutrition for children, improves family health, and creates opportunities to earn income from surplus milk sales.

Every goat represents more than an animal—it represents hope, dignity, and a pathway out of poverty.



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Option 2: Focus on Impact

We missed World Milk Day yesterday, but we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share why milk matters.

For the families we serve in Tanzania, goat milk can mean better nutrition for children, improved health, and a reliable source of income. What may seem like a simple glass of milk can be a powerful tool in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Watch this short video to see why dairy goats are at the heart of so many transformed lives.



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Option 3: More Emotional

Yesterday was World Milk Day, and we’re still celebrating.

When a family receives a dairy goat through Food for His Children, they receive more than milk. They gain nourishment for their children, income for school fees and necessities, and renewed hope for the future.

A single goat can impact an entire family—and generations to come.

Take a moment to watch this short video about the incredible difference goat milk can make.



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Option 4: Donor-Focused

Yesterday was World Milk Day, and we’re grateful for the supporters who help put nutritious goat milk within reach of families in Tanzania.

Through our goat loan program, families gain access to a sustainable source of nutrition and income. The ripple effects are felt in healthier children, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

Thank you for helping make stories like these possible.

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