About the Co-sponsors

Food for the Hungry is an international relief and development organization that answers God’s call to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the poor in more than 26 countries. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Larry Ward, Food for the Hungry exists to help individuals reach their God-given potential. In developing countries on nearly every continent, Food for the Hungry’s mission is to walk with churches, leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.

Ministry staff members are immersed in hundreds of developing communities around the world, implementing long-term development programs such as agriculture training, clean water and food security programs, church development, child development, nutrition education and HIV/AIDS care and prevention.

Food for the Hungry also recruits and equips people in the U.S. to serve the poor and help transform their lives. They can serve through a variety of ministries, including Hunger Corps, Short-Term Team Ministry, Volunteer Ministry, Artist Program, Student Ministries, and Child Sponsorship. In addition, there are opportunities for overseas academic and internship programs for college and graduate students.

Visit their website: www.fh.org

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences dedicated through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and societal involvement to the preparation of undergraduate and graduate students for thoughtful and productive lives of Christian faith and service. Founded in 1925, it was originally named Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Today, Eastern University has over 4,000 students attending classes and was recently named to the Templeton Honor Roll of Character-building Colleges and the Honor Roll of Exemplary First-year Programs.

Eastern University’s School of Leadership and Development was founded in 1991 by Dr. James Engel, Dr. David Fraser, former president Dr. Roberta Hestenes, and Reuben Ezemadu of Nigeria. They had a vision for leadership development that focused on those in the non-western world. Educational programs were developed to build capacity in leadership and business, locally and globally, based on Christ-centered principles of integrity, excellence and justice, and that embrace sustainable partnerships that are learner focused.

The School of Leadership and Development is currently comprised of four graduate degree programs in the areas of business, non-profit management, leadership development and economic development. In addition, the School is currently home to partnership programs, including World Vision International and Habitat for Humanity International.

Visit their website: www.eastern.edu

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