Revisit our most-read stories about the impact of sponsors and donors around the world in 2025 — or read them for the first time!

Giving Them Food Every Day
Holt International’s newest program, Food Every Day, is a community of monthly donors committed to ending child hunger across the globe. Listen as Emily DeLacey, Holt International’s nutrition and health program director, shares how monthly donors are changing the lives of children and families by providing nourishing meals — every single day.

His Future is Clear
Thanks to his Holt sponsor, and two life-changing Gifts of Hope, 17-year-old Dai can reach his potential — and achieve whatever he puts his mind to.

Hope for Dao: How Donors Are Helping a Family Overcome the Effects of Addiction
In one community struggling with rampant methamphetamine use and generational poverty in Thailand, family separation is far too common. But because of donors committed to family strengthening efforts, one little girl’s future changed when she was placed in a safe and nurturing home with loving relatives.

Altan is Thriving, Thanks to You
Born with cerebral palsy and raised by a single mother who struggled to care for him, Altan faced an uncertain future. But thanks to Holt’s Child Nutrition Program, and donors to the Molly Holt Fund, this 3-year-old boy is now thriving in the loving care of his mom.

The House of My Dreams
In Pune, India, 10-year-old Shreedevi shows us the house she lives in — and the one she dreams of. With the support of sponsors, Shreedevi is in school and working to achieve her dream. Through her drawing, her words and a visit to her home, we glimpse the life of a girl in India and the future she imagines.
Help a Child in Greatest Need
Give emergency help to a child who is hungry, sick or living in dangerous conditions. Your gift will provide the critical food, medical care, safety and more they need when they need it the most.