FH Canada
FH Canada, formerly Canadian Food for the Hungry International, is a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to ending global poverty through sustainable, community-led development. Registered as a Canadian charity under Business Number 132152893RR0001, it operates as part of the global Food for the Hungry (FH) network.

History and Background

Founded in 1988 (with sources citing variations in early documentation, including a 1994 incorporation reference), FH Canada adopts a holistic approach to poverty alleviation by addressing root causes such as health, education, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness. It partners with vulnerable communities across seven countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda, and Uganda[3][5].

Mission and Approach

The organization emphasizes long-term solutions, typically working with communities for approximately 10 years until they achieve self-sufficiency. Key strategies include:

• Integrated Development: Prioritizing health, education, agriculture, and gender equality[3][5].
• Local Leadership: Empowering community leaders to drive sustainable change[1][2].
• Disaster Risk Reduction: Strengthening resilience against climate-related and economic shocks[3][5].

Programs and Impact

In its 2023 fiscal year, FH Canada directly engaged 120 communities, impacting over 144,000 people annually[1][5]. Projects focus on:

• Health: Maternal and child nutrition, disease prevention.
• Education: School infrastructure, teacher training, and child sponsorship.
• Livelihoods: Agricultural training, microfinance, and income-generating activities[5][2].

Domestic Activities

In Canada, FH collaborates with poverty-alleviation organizations and offers worldview training to equip supporters with strategies for addressing systemic inequality[3].

Funding and Accountability

FH Canada reports $12.6 million in annual revenue (2021) and allocates 96% of program spending internationally, maintaining a B+ rating for transparency and 4-star status for overall effectiveness[3][5]. Overhead costs, including administration and fundraising, account for 31% of expenditures[5].

This article synthesizes publicly reported data and excludes contact details per guidelines.

[1] https://www.fhcanada.org [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/fh-canada/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Food_for_the_Hungry [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/98-1500462 [5] https://www.charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/347-food-for-the-hungry-fh-canada