At the edge of a remote village in the Philippines, a father wakes before sunrise with one goal: find enough food for his family today.
There’s no extra. No margin. Just survival.
In communities like his, hunger isn’t just a daily struggle. It shapes every decision. Men spend long hours searching for work or tending small plots of land with little knowledge of how to improve their harvest. Because of that, many never stop long enough to hear the gospel. Not because they aren’t open, but because they can’t afford to be.
The Agta people are among the poorest and most overlooked in the Philippines. Generations of hardship have left many believing they will never have more than this. Even the idea of change can feel out of reach.
But that’s where compassion steps in.
Because of your generosity, Send Relief is helping bring a different future into focus. Men and women are learning practical skills like farming, livestock care, and family health. These are tools that help them grow food, provide for their families, and build sustainable livelihoods.
And something unexpected happens.
As food becomes more secure, hearts begin to open.
Men who once had no time to listen are now sitting in conversations about faith. Families are gathering. Scripture is being shared in ways that connect. What begins as training becomes transformation.
This isn’t just about one village.
For decades, Southern Baptists have been raising up leaders across the Philippines, equipping them not only to meet physical needs, but to carry the hope of the gospel back into their own communities. Many now lead churches in remote areas, helping others experience the same change in both life and faith.
Today, that impact is growing. New leaders are being trained. Former trainees are returning home with seeds to plant, animals to raise, and a message to share. Entire communities are beginning to change from the ground up.
This is what your generosity makes possible:
- You help families grow food that sustains them.
- You help parents provide for their children with consistency and dignity.
- You help communities build a future that is no longer defined by hunger.
Most importantly, you help compassion open the door for sharing the gospel.
August 23 is Global Hunger Sunday.
This is your chance to help families like this access the nourishment and hope they need. Your gift equips local churches to meet urgent needs and share lasting hope through simple, powerful acts of compassion.
Give help and hope today.
Published April 27, 2026