Hunger to Harvest
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The village of Ringa has suffered from food insecurity for many years now. Ringa is an area full of rocky soil that is difficult to hold what little rainfall they do get. Because of the serious lack of rainfall, the people of the village have had to rely mostly on beans, maize, and animal keeping.  […]

When one’s basic needs are not easily met, it can create a cycle that seems impossible to escape. Healing Hands International seeks to provide a way of escape from the endless cycle. By teaching and equipping the members of a community, we can empower them to be self-sufficient and focus their attention elsewhere.  The goal […]

Hunger and poverty are deeply interconnected, often trapping communities in a cycle of despair. At Healing Hands International (HHI), the goal is not just to provide immediate relief, but to restore hope and equip communities with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. One of the most impactful ways HHI does this is through its […]

The Andrew Connally Farm in Tanzania is expanding its agricultural skills, with HHI Hunger to Harvest Trainer Edwin hosting a workshop for a group of preachers. The workshop took place at Bearvalley Biblical School Extension in Olmot Ward, Arusha City. One trainee, Marco, a 21-year-old second-year student, shared, “My vision is to become a good […]

In the northern region of Ghana, the Kpinkpanyoung community has experienced a remarkable transformation, thanks to the impact of HHI’s Hunger to Harvest program. HHI trainer, James Legend, recently hosted a Hunger to Harvest workshop, teaching the community sustainable farming techniques. The workshop introduced plantains and bananas—crops that hold great potential to combat hunger and […]

In Homa Bay, Kenya, the Achungo Farm stands as a symbol of resilience and renewal. This land is more than just soil and crops; it’s a testament to the power of knowledge and self-sufficiency. Through a partnership with the Hunger to Harvest program, the local community has gained essential agricultural skills, enabling them to provide […]

In the Prakasam Colony of Vidyanagar, India, a community of people make their lives together in a village of combined cultures and religions. Muslim, Hindu and Christian backgrounds are represented in this hillside neighborhood where the soil is rocky, and the daily challenges are many.  With unfavorable ground conditions, it has proved difficult for these […]

There is a village in Ghana where the land stretches far, resting in intermittent valleys, carved with small, unassuming rivers. The community is called Yamakoan, and it is home to a living promise: its joy across generations. Funded by our generous donors, Yamakoan recently hosted a Survival Gardening Workshop for 66 men, women and children […]

The Hunger to Harvest Program has been busy with Survival Gardening Workshops in Kenya, and the village of Kambekakunde in Kilifi County has emerged as a shining example of the benefits that come with sustainable farming methods and intentional practices.  After training sessions with instructions on raised bed planting, drip irrigation and composting, the residents […]

Please join the entire family of Healing Hands International in welcoming Clint Smith to the role of Hunger to Harvest Program Director! Clint is no stranger to the Healing Hands International collection of programs. Nineteen years ago, he attended his first Walk4Water event here in Nashville. Soon after, he traveled to Honduras to build homes […]

Hunger to Harvest training is about helping God’s people go from surviving to thriving (in the wise words of our retiring Hunger to Harvest Program Director, Carl Burkybile), learning and taking on the uplifting words of the scriptures along the way. “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like […]

Those cabbages deserve a hearty, “Congratulations!” Actually, the gardeners who tend these crops are the ones celebrating, and deservedly so. The residents who care for the Mashinga Cluster Garden in Zimbabwe have collected this fantastic harvest after months spent carefully planning, composting and watching over their efforts. The Mashinga community previously hosted a Survival Gardening […]

Tanzania is located on the Eastern coast of Africa. Known for its rich, cultural history and traditions, it is also quite famous for its geological significance, as it is home to the continent’s highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Even in its world renown, many of its citizens struggle with ample food production, doing the best […]

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with over 231 million people living in the western coastal nation. Its oil industry has produced some of the wealthiest businessmen on the continent, but the gap of socioeconomic disparity is wide, and over 90% of its citizens live in extreme poverty. Through our Hunger To Harvest […]

Many people residing in the Aripezu community of northern Uganda live in poverty and lack the opportunity to ever go to school. In some cases, young girls are given away for marriage as a way of providing income for the parents. In September, HHI was blessed to host a Hunger to Harvest Workshop for 34 […]

The Makutano Village is mainly a plateau bordering the Rift Valley of Kenya. The natural resources of the area include pasture land, forest, wildlife and rivers. The limiting factors for agricultural production in this area are frequent dry spells and poor rainfall distribution. Major droughts occur every 4-5 years. This leads to famine where communities […]

As we continue to be grateful for the connections God has allowed HHI to make in Eastern Europe, our team wants to share with you a story from the Sopot Church of Christ in Poland. This church community has been tirelessly serving families and individuals who had to leave their homes in Ukraine. They are […]