This Father’s Day, we celebrate fathers around the world who love, guide and provide for their families. Through Gifts of Hope, fathers receive the life-changing support they need to break the cycle of poverty — for good!

This Father’s Day, we honor the incredible fathers around the world who give everything they have to care for their children. These dads rise early, work long hours and make countless sacrifices to ensure their families are safe, fed and have what they need for the future.

But sometimes, even their hardest work isn’t enough to meet their children’s most basic needs. And you have the power to help.

Through Gifts of Hope, donors — like you — provide exactly what these fathers need to provide for their families with confidence. Gifts like livestock, garden seeds and tools, fishing kits and home repairs are life changing. These gifts help meet basic needs like food and safe shelter, empower parents to earn an income, and help families break the cycle of poverty — for good!

Here are three stories of incredible dads around the world who embody the heart of fatherhood. Thanks to your generosity, they received the support and encouragement they needed to continue providing for their families with strength and hope.

Anurak — A Father Who Shows Up Every Day

Anurak is a devoted father raising his two sons, Kovit and Kasem, in Thailand. After their mother left, he became their sole caregiver — doing everything he could to provide for them, even when times were tough.

He works long hours as a day laborer, and though he earns very little, he never lets his sons go without. With support from Holt’s local partner, Holt Sahathai Foundation, and donors like you, Anurak receives help with food, school supplies and other essentials — giving him the strength and stability to keep his family together.

“The way [I] parented before, it was more about the physical needs of the children. To feed them, to have them get enough sleep, things like that,” Anurak says. “But what I learned from the social worker and Holt Sahathai is more of the psychological and emotional aspects of the children. And being the parent, you need to not just let your child grow naturally, but as parents we need to get involved in their activities and stimulate them.”

Anurak is a single father, but he is anything but alone. He is supported and empowered to raise his sons and give them a brighter future.

Lhagvajav — A Father Who Kept His Promise

Lhagvajav is a father of quiet strength, raising his six children in rural Mongolia. Life in their remote community is difficult, but he works tirelessly — chopping wood, growing vegetables and doing whatever it takes to provide a safe, nurturing home.

“I want my children to get a better education and grow up to be good citizens,” Lhagvajav said. “Everybody thinks this way. This is a father’s and mother’s dream for their children.”

Several years ago, through Gifts of Hope, Lhagvajav received a ger — a traditional Mongolian home — offering warmth and shelter through the brutal winters. He promised to use this gift as a foundation for a better future.

Then, disaster struck. A devastating flood destroyed the ger. But Lhagvajav never gave up. With renewed support from Holt’s local team and generous donors, he rebuilt. Today, his family is thriving — and his hope for their future is stronger than ever.

Burhan — A Father Teaching His Children to Dream

Burhan is a committed father providing for his family. In a coastal village in Thailand, Burhan rises before dawn to fish — not just to feed his family, but to teach his children, Anis, Nada and Daris, the value of hard work and hope.

The family also tends a small garden and raises ducks — simple but powerful resources that provide both food and income. These gifts, made possible by generous donors, help Burhan care for his children with dignity and hope. Burhan continues to guide them, teaching both how to fish and how to dream.

When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, Anis says, “A pilot. I want to fly!” With support from Holt’s local partner, Holt Sahathai Foundation, and donors, Burhan continues to provide for his family with strength, stability and hope for the future.

Honoring Fathers Around the World

This Father’s Day, you can honor a dad in your life by uplifting a father like Anurak, Lhagvajav or Burhan — dads who work tirelessly to care for their children.

Through Gifts of Hope, you can give a father the tools he needs to provide for his family with confidence — gifts like livestock, garden seeds and tools, fishing kits, home repairs and more. These life-changing gifts meet urgent needs and help families build lasting stability.

Gift a Father’s Day Gift of Hope in honor of a dad in your life today!