The Heart of the Ministry By Wendy Hicks: Inside Children’s Hunger Fund’s Ministry in the Dominican Republic

April 11, 2024

Wendy Hicks reflects on her first international home visits with Children’s Hunger Fund in the Dominican Republic, where she is invited to turn off her “Communications brain” and simply experience the heart of the ministry in La Caballona. Walking with Francia, a volunteer from Iglesia Bíblica Casa de Gracia, Wendy watches gospel-centered mercy ministry in action as Food Paks are delivered and personal relationships—rooted in knowing names, stories, and needs—become the bridge for sharing the hope of the gospel with suffering children and their families. Almost a year later, she remembers how these faithful men and women, like Francia, are truly the heart of the ministry as they deliver hope to their communities through ongoing, relational care.

How the Gospel Transformed One Family’s Life in the Mountains of Peru

March 12, 2024

Alex’s story in Ccahuanati shows the transforming power of the gospel as God uses a local church to meet both physical hunger and spiritual need in a remote Peruvian Andes community. Through simple acts of gospel-centered mercy ministry—food baskets, a Quechua Bible, and faithful visits—Alex’s family finds hope, leaves alcohol behind, and begins to walk in a new way of life together.

10 Interesting Facts About Peru

December 15, 2022

Located on the western coast of South America, Peru is the third largest country on the continent and home to incredible wonders like Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and the headwaters of the Amazon River. From alpacas that provide luxurious wool to ancient salt mines in the Sacred Valley, floating islands on Lake Titicaca, and world-famous Peruvian food like ceviche and cuy, these 10 interesting facts about Peru highlight a rich culture where local churches—partnering with Children’s Hunger Fund—serve suffering children through gospel-centered mercy ministry.