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A village of difference

Sponsor a village!

$17,760 Transforms a Village (240+ lives)
And You’ll See It Happen

For the first time ever, we're opening 50 villages to sponsors, with a promise of direct reporting.

With a one time gift of $17,760 - or a monthly commitment of $1,480, you'll become a lifeline for an entire community of 40+ families.

GIVE NOW -online through the donation form - or send a check to PO Box 291, Princeton, IL 61356, to fund the village with the greatest need.

Or select your village below

How sponsorship works.

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Choose your village or choose to sponsor one of greatest need

We’ll show you high-need, ready-to-go communities, just waiting for you!

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Make your pledge

Make one gift or a schedule that fits your plan.

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See the change

Steady reporting with photos, family spotlights, and key metrics will be sent to you.

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Celebrate & share

Bring your friends, small group, or company into the story by sharing the stories from your village.

Why sponsor a village?

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It works

Local Christian trainers teach farming, clean water, health, enterprise, sanitation and much more. Families stop surviving and start thriving. Where FARM STEW goes, the church grows.

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It lasts

We train people with skills, tools, and coaching. Dignity rises. Income grows. Girls stay in school. Health improves.

You help people help themselves!

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It's accountable

You’ll know where every dollar goes. You’ll receive village-specific updates, photos, and milestones.

FARM STEW has clean independent audits and top charity ratings.

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It's Christ's method

This is Christ's method in action - meeting needs, building trust, and opening hearts to Jesus.

You’re not just funding projects, you’re discipling nations. When Jesus asks what you did for the least of these, you'll have a good answer.

What your $17,760 achieves.

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Result: a FARM STEW-certified village with 40+ families (approximately 240 people) who are fed, healthy, earning, and worshiping.

Clean water

New or rehabbed well or, where not needed, a high-impact enterprise (beekeeping, mill, sewing, etc.).

Farming & nutrition

Seeds, tools, composting, gardens, and “eat the rainbow” training that ends hidden hunger.

Health & Hygiene

Safe cooking, latrines, tippy-taps, water safety, and menstrual dignity kits for girls.

Enterprise & savings

Savings groups, simple businesses (e.g., making tofu, selling produce), stewardship training.

Discipleship & worship

Evening worships, Bible-based curriculum, and local church partnership.

Follow-through

Fuel, field visits, and coaching that turn lessons into lasting habits.

12 villages have already been claimed. Only 38 villages are still available. Will one carry your name?

Select your village now!

For more information email info@farmstew.org or call 815-200-4925.

1. Select a country

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, is known for its rich cultural heritage but faces persistent poverty and development challenges. It is a semi-arid low-income Sahelian country within the 10/40 window with limited natural resources. Its economy is largely based on agriculture and most people depend on one season of rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods, which leaves the country vulnerable to the impact of climate shocks. More than 40% of the population (8.4 million of inhabitants) lives below the poverty line. The rising insecurity is causing mass population displacement, and closed education and health facilities, which deteriorate the situation. WFP reports that “as of March 2023, over 2 million people were officially displaced in the country. Many communities, especially in rural areas, struggle with limited access to education, healthcare, and clean water. Food insecurity, unemployment, and vulnerability to climate shocks continue to affect daily life, while women and children remain the most impacted. Despite these hardships, communities show remarkable resilience and solidarity.

Badala 1, a displaced rural community from Kossi Province now living on the outskirts of Dédougou, faces severe hardship due to loss of land, limited income, and poor living conditions, yet its people remain resilient and determined to rebuild their livelihoods through farming and education.

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Badala 2, a displaced farming community from Kossi Province now living near Dédougou, faces severe hardship from loss of land and limited resources, yet its residents remain resilient and committed to rebuilding their lives through agriculture and education.

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Bougtenga is a farming community in Ouagadougou facing challenges like limited jobs, clean water, and market access, yet its residents remain resilient and committed to building a sustainable future.

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Manoa is a small farming village in southwestern Burkina Faso facing challenges like poor roads, limited healthcare, and scarce electricity, yet its residents remain resilient and dedicated to improving agriculture and education.

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Tuili, a farming community in Bazèga Province, relies on agriculture and livestock for sustenance. Despite limited education and infrastructure, residents show strong community spirit and initiative, working together to improve living conditions and promote sustainable growth.

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Burundi

Burundi, a small landlocked country in East Africa, faces ongoing economic and social challenges. Many families in rural areas struggle to meet basic needs, with limited access to clean water, healthcare, and quality education. Food shortages and unemployment remain pressing issues, and past conflicts have left lasting effects on communities. Despite these hardships, Burundians are known for their resilience, strong community ties, and determination to improve their future.

Gasenyi Centre, an urban community in Cibitoke Province, relies on small-scale farming and trade for income. Despite contributing to the local economy, residents face poor sanitation, low income, and housing insecurity, making daily life challenging.

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Kibenga, a rural community in Mwaro Province, Burundi, relies mainly on subsistence farming and faces challenges like limited income and resources, yet its residents remain dedicated to sustaining their livelihoods.

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Muyama, a rural community in Burunga Province, depends on farming for survival but faces poor roads and limited access to healthcare, education, and clean water. Despite these challenges, residents remain resilient and committed to building a stronger, more sustainable future.

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Nyamugari, a rural community in Mugamba Commune, faces extreme poverty marked by scarce clean water, poor nutrition, and inadequate housing. Despite farming efforts, limited resources and poor sanitation make daily survival a struggle for many families.

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Rusuguti, a farming community in Ngozi Province, faces flooding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare and education. Still, its residents remain resilient, working together to improve agriculture and build a more secure future.

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Cameroon

Cameroon, located in Central Africa, spans an impressive 475,442 square kilometers and shares borders with Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo. The country experiences diverse climates, ranging from hot and humid in the forested South and West and North West regions to hotter and drier conditions in the Savanna and Sahel of the North. Cameroon boasts two capitals — Yaoundé, the Center Region's political hub, and Douala, the largest city and economic center. Cameroon is rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, yet many communities face persistent poverty. Rural areas, in particular, experience limited access to healthcare, education, and clean water. Food insecurity, unemployment, and vulnerability to climate-related challenges continue to affect daily life, with women and children being the most impacted.

Camp Usine, a small rural community in Mbongo, Cameroon, is made up of nine women striving to support their families. After learning with FARM STEW, they hope to start small businesses producing soy coffee, tofu, and rainbow porridge, and seek support to launch their ventures.

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Ndomga, a small community in the West region of Cameroon, faces serious challenges due to lack of clean water, leading to frequent health issues. With 30 members engaged in the FARM STEW program, residents seek support to gain access to safe drinking water and improve their well-being.

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Nyouya, a small farming community in Cameroon’s Littoral region, relies on subsistence agriculture for survival. With low yields and widespread poverty, residents need support to boost production and overcome food insecurity.

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Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa with a population of about 18–19 million people from over 200 ethnic groups. The official languages are French and Arabic, though many local languages are spoken. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, livestock, and oil, but poverty and food insecurity remain widespread. Most rural households practice small-scale farming of millet, sorghum, maize, and groundnuts. Chad faces challenges such as malnutrition, limited access to health and education, weak infrastructure, and climate change impacts. Despite this, opportunities exist in sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and community-driven development, particularly in the more fertile southern regions.

Diyei, a small village in southern Chad’s Mandoul province, relies on farming and fishing but struggles with poor soil, flooding, and limited healthcare. Lack of clean water and economic hardship drives youth to leave, though the community hopes for positive change.

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Dobing, a rural village in eastern Tandjilé, relies on subsistence farming but faces poor soil, irregular rainfall, and non-potable water, leading to disease and low harvests. Poverty limits access to education and healthcare, leaving many households struggling to meet basic needs.

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Kol, a small village in southern Chad’s Mandoul province, relies on farming but faces low yields, poor soil, and limited access to clean water. Despite these hardships, residents are determined to improve their health, education, and overall living conditions.

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Kolonkassoudou, a rural village in northern Western Tandjilé, depends on farming but struggles with poor harvests, food insecurity, and lack of clean water. Poverty limits education, especially for girls and many youth leave for the city, making community development a major challenge.

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Malawi

Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is often called the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ for the kindness of its people. Yet it remains one of the world’s poorest nations. It is bound by Mozambique to the east and south. To the North it is bound by Tanzania while to the western side there is Zambia. Malawi is divided in three regions which are: Northern, Central and southern. The size of Malawi is 118,484 square Kilo-Meters.

According to Worldometer, the population of Malawi in 2023 is estimated to be at 20,931,751. The median age is 17.2. Infant mortality is at 28.1per 1000 and under five deaths is at 38.7 percent of a 1000 births. Life expectancy is at 63.7 years. The urban population is estimated at 19.3 percent of the 20,931,751 which means more than 16 million live in rural areas. The population density is 222 per square Kilo-Meter. The majority of the population relies on small-scale farming, making communities highly vulnerable to droughts, floods, and climate change. Poverty, food insecurity, limited healthcare, and lack of educational opportunities continue to affect daily life, especially in rural areas where most families live.

Gumbi, a rural community in Malawi’s Thyolo District, relies on small-scale farming but struggles with limited land, poverty, and food insecurity. Despite these challenges, residents are resilient, organized, and eager to improve livelihoods through initiatives like backyard gardens and communal nurseries.

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Kaudzu, a rural village in Malawi’s Nsanje District, relies on subsistence farming but faces extreme heat, erratic rainfall, food insecurity, and limited access to water, sanitation, health, and education. Despite these challenges, residents work together to improve livelihoods through initiatives like Village Savings Groups.

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Mwenewenya, a rural community in Malawi’s Chitipa District, relies on subsistence farming but faces poor sandy soils, erratic rainfall, and limited access to water, healthcare, and education. Despite these challenges, residents remain resilient and cooperative, supporting one another through shared farming and communal activities.

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Nazombe, a rural community in Malawi’s Phalombe District, depends on farming but faces food insecurity due to cyclones, dry spells, and limited access to water and healthcare. Despite these challenges, residents remain hardworking, organized, and rely on strong community networks and communal fields to sustain livelihoods.

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Thete, a rural community in Malawi’s Dedza District, relies on farming but faces low yields and limited access to schools, healthcare, and clean water. Residents are eager to learn and improve livelihoods, embracing initiatives like processing soya beans into nutritious products.

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Nicaragua

Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, is blessed with natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, yet it remains one of the region’s poorest nations. Waspán (in English, Waspam; in Miskito, Waspan ), the Name of the Municipality is Waspam, Río Coco located in the Autonomous Region of the North Caribbean Coast (RACCN) of the country of Nicaragua Central America, is located at a distance of 766 km from the country's capital and 120 km away from the departmental capital, its main communication route being a macadam road, which increases the value of the passage in land commercial units and, consequently, with this characteristic, the value of the basic basket, with respect to the capital of the country. The total population of the municipality of Waspám is 68,277 inhabitants, 49% are male and 51% are female. 83.5% of the population is rural, and 16.5% is urban. According to Tejerino (2008), the municipality of Waspám, despite being the largest municipality in the country and having abundant natural resources, is one of the least developed in Nicaragua. It is characterized by a subsistence economy with high levels of poverty, poor infrastructure, and incipient sociopolitical institutional development. 80% of the population is in extreme poverty, 17% are poor, and 3% are not poor. Lack of education and lack of knowledge have further contributed to poverty.

It is a vulnerable community with difficult access because it lives at the bottom of the mountains, approximately four hours from the river. They do not grow vegetables, they do not know what vegetables are, they do not have drinking water, they collect food from small rivers, they have economic problems traveling, and their homes are very precarious, made of bamboo, palms, or sticks.

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It is a vulnerable community. The population cannot read or write, families need roofs, and they grow only bananas and rice. It is very difficult to access by river, and people do not have the economic resources to do so. There is no health center to be treated; some walk a long way to be treated when they are sick. They do not have drinking water, and some collect water when it rains.

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It's a vulnerable community. Every year when it rains heavily, the river swells. Their crops are washed away, leaving little for them. They grow rice and beans and live off fishing. They have no water; they get water from the river, walking more than 40 minutes round-trip.

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It is a vulnerable community. People work with charcoal and sell it, which is their source of income. They have no space to grow home gardens; everything is flat. Sometimes, they plant beans and rice. The majority do not work, there are no jobs, and their homes are precarious.

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It is a vulnerable community. The population cannot read or write, families need roofs, and they only grow bananas and rice. It is very difficult to access by river, and people do not have the economic resources to access it. There is no health center to be treated, and some walk a long way. They do not have drinking water, and some collect water when it rains.

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Panama

Panama, a Central American nation best known for the Panama Canal and rapid economic growth, still faces stark inequalities. Ngäbe-Buglé Region (Comarca) is a Panamanian region defined as a unique political division at a provincial level, considered a historical nationality. It is limited to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the south by the province of Chiriquí, to the east by the province of Veraguas, and to the west by the province of Bocas Del Toro. The Ngäbe-Buglé territory covers an area of 6,968 km², and its population is estimated at 213,860 inhabitants, a population density of 30.7 inhabitants. The population descends mainly from Ngäbe. The territory has three regions, nine districts, and 70 townships. The general chief of Ngäbe-Buglé represents the autonomous government. While cities benefit from development, many rural and indigenous communities live in poverty, lacking reliable access to healthcare, education, and clean water.

This community is located in the Cerro Banco district of Besikó. It is an indigenous community in Panama that the children’s soup kitchen to combat malnutrition, clean water, and sanitation are some of the needs lacking for the people living in this community. Also There is no accessible transportation to this community.

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It is located in the Pilon district, Mirono District, Ngäbe Bugle region of Panama. Its needs are drinking water, latrines, access to food, and employment.

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Llano San Martín

It is located in the Cerro Banco district, Besiko District. In this community, people lack basic needs, including access to basic services such as drinking water, sanitation, education, and healthcare, as well as decent housing and a lack of employment. These are indigenous areas where poverty is most pronounced due to a lack of economic opportunities, inequality, and limited capacity to implement development projects.

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This community is located in Hato Corotú, Mirono District, Ngobe Bugle Region of Panama. Its necessities are sanitation services, a soup kitchen for children and the elderly, and basic medical care.

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San Juan de Dios

It is located in the Cerro Puerco district, Muna district, Ngäbe Bugle region of Panama. The community lacks basic needs like drinking water, healthy food, decent housing, and sanitation services. Necessities for daily living.

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Philippines

The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia, is rich in natural resources and cultural diversity. However, poverty remains a serious challenge, particularly in rural, mountain, and coastal communities where families struggle with limited access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. Natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and floods often worsen living conditions, leaving vulnerable communities facing food insecurity and economic hardship despite the country’s growing economy.

Mikariis, a small Manobo village in Bukidnon, Philippines, relies on locally grown food and limited supplies from town. Access to water, education, healthcare, and transportation is difficult due to landslides, rugged roads, and isolation, making daily life challenging for its 20 households.

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Uling and Durian, villages of the Manobo tribe in San Fernando, rely on remote jungle gardens for farming and have limited access to water, with only three faucets serving 120 households. Scarcity often leaves children attending school without food for days.

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Purungsu, a remote village in southern Palawan, Philippines, home to the Palawano Brookes Point tribe, relies on locally grown food and supplies carried from the lowlands. Access to water requires an hour-long hike to nearby springs, highlighting the community’s isolation and daily challenges.

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South Sudan

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is rich in natural resources and cultural diversity but continues to face severe poverty due to years of conflict, displacement, and instability. Many communities lack access to basic services such as clean water, healthcare, and education, while food insecurity remains widespread. Rural families, especially women and children, bear the greatest burden, yet they continue to show remarkable resilience and hope for peace and stability.

Gunyoro, a rural village in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, is home to returning families who rely on subsistence farming but face low yields, poor infrastructure, and limited access to water, healthcare, and education. Poverty is widespread, affecting daily life and the well-being of women and children.

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Kondai, a small village in Bor, South Sudan, relies on subsistence farming and livestock but struggles with unsafe water and waterborne diseases. Despite these hardships, residents are resilient, committed to learning, improving livelihoods, and working toward a healthier, more secure future.

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Kuac-Ja 2, a remote village in Warrap State, South Sudan, relies on farming and livestock but faces poor roads, food shortages, limited healthcare, and under-resourced schools. Despite these challenges, residents remain resilient, working to sustain their families and rebuild livelihoods.

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Turuju 2, a rural village in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, relies on farming and livestock but faces poor soils, low harvests, limited access to markets, schools, and healthcare, and food insecurity. Despite these hardships, residents remain resilient and hopeful for a better future.

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Nyigoro, a village in Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, relies on farming and cattle but faces food insecurity, poverty, and limited access to water, healthcare, and education. Despite these challenges, residents are committed to learning, improving livelihoods, and building a more sustainable future.

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Uganda

Uganda, a landlocked country in East Africa, is known for its youthful population, fertile land, and cultural diversity. Despite steady economic growth, poverty remains widespread, especially in rural communities where most people depend on subsistence farming. Families often struggle with food insecurity, limited access to quality healthcare and education, and the effects of climate change. Vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, are the most affected, though communities continue to show resilience and hope for a better future.

Amanzora, a refugee community in Adjumani District, Uganda, relies on small-scale farming and trade but faces limited access to healthcare, education, and clean water. Despite these challenges, residents are resilient, working together through programs like Seed Effect to improve livelihoods and strengthen community cohesion.

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Arudre Saving, a refugee community in Adjumani District, Uganda, relies on small-scale farming and local trade but faces limited access to healthcare, education, and clean water. Residents build resilience and improve livelihoods through active participation in savings groups and communal support.

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Bulondo A, a community in Adjumani District, Uganda, relies on small-scale farming and local trade but faces challenges like limited water, healthcare, and periodic flooding. Despite this, residents remain determined, working together to sustain livelihoods and strengthen community cohesion.

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Kadabara, a host community between Boroli 1 and Boroli 2 Refugee Settlements in Uganda, faces land conflicts, prolonged droughts, and youth migration. With limited farming and poor sanitation, waterborne diseases like dysentery and cholera are common, making daily life challenging for the mostly elderly population.

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Kisasi West, a remote community in Jinja District, Uganda, relies on low-paying labor in a sugarcane plantation, leading to child labor, early marriages, and school dropouts. Limited land, high alcohol use, and domestic violence compound challenges, while the nearest health facility is five kilometers away.

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Zambia

Zambia, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is blessed with natural resources and a young, growing population. Yet poverty remains widespread, particularly in rural areas where most families depend on subsistence farming. Many communities face food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, and poor educational opportunities. Economic challenges and climate change further strain livelihoods, leaving vulnerable groups, especially women and children, most affected, though communities continue to persevere with resilience.

Chilyangwa Village, home to 660 people, struggles with limited water, distant schools and health posts, and reliance on subsistence maize farming. Through FARM STEW initiatives, residents are improving crop yields and fostering community unity, building hope for a more self-sufficient and connected future.

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Nsangula, a rural community in Zambezi District, Zambia, relies on subsistence farming but faces poor yields, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Limited education, early marriages, and scarce clean water contribute to health challenges, with the nearest clinic 8 km away.

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Saulosi, a rural community, relies on farming but faces limited resources, social challenges, and few income opportunities. Through FARM STEW initiatives, residents are adopting sustainable practices, participating in savings groups, and using gardens to generate income, gradually building resilience and improving livelihoods.

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Sichombolwa, a community in Zambia, faces water scarcity, limited education and healthcare, food insecurity, and environmental challenges from deforestation. Despite these hardships, residents are building resilience through FARM STEW initiatives, learning agricultural skills, and using savings groups to create opportunities and improve livelihoods.

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Tigwirizane, a rural community in Mambwe District, Zambia, relies on subsistence farming but faces poor yields, limited seed variety, food insecurity, and high rates of early marriage. Despite access to a borehole and schools, many children miss education to help on farms, and health challenges like diarrhea are common.

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Villages of greatest need:

Purungsu

Purungsu is a small village of Barangay Samariñana of Brookes Point located in southern Palawan in the Philippines, part of Palawano Brookes Point tribe.

Philippines

Kuac-ja Two

Kuac-Ja 2 is a rural community located in Tonj South County, Warrap State.

South Sudan

Gasenyi Centre

Gasenyi centre is an urban community located in Buganda commune, province of Cibitoke.

Burundi

Arudre Saving

Arudre Saving is a community located in the Boroli 1 Refugee Settlement, primarily inhabited by South Sudanese refugees.

Uganda

Thete

Thete is a rural community in Dedza District found in the Central Region of Malawi known for its farming activities.

Malawi

Village selection

Or you can book a call with Joy to discuss village sponsorship.

What's the impact?

Children once struggling with malnutrition grow into bright-eyed, playful, bundles of joy.
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Girls stay in school with dignity, while mothers no longer face the agony of choosing which child eats.

Families gather in worship, this time with hope and united purpose, working toward an abundant life.

All of it happens through your support of FARM STEW. Our local Christian trainers carry the hands-on, practical gospel to the poorest villages in the world.

With low overhead, high leverage, and skills that outlast handouts, you can help a whole village help themselves.

And for the first time, now you get to choose the village, follow its transformation through direct updates, and trust in a ministry with squeeky clean independent audits and top charity ratings.

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Frequently asked questions

We get asked these questions often.

Why $17,760?

It cost $444 to fund the transformation of a family through FARM STEW with years of wholistic training, equipping with tools, seeds, pads, water or enterprise, and coaching for follow-through assuring lifelong change. For a standard-size village cohort, with 40 families, approximately 240 people, it takes $444 x 40 =$17,760.

What does the $17,760 include?

The full FARM STEW transformative package of training, equipping, and coaching services over the course of three years. Our local trainers go to these villages, first weekly, then monthly, then quarterly. They come equipped with tools, seeds, tippy tap water bottles, pads for girls, and more. Then, once the village gets certified they will receive a well, if needed, or the next highest-leverage enterprise (bees, mill, sewing, etc.) to raise income and sustain progress.

Is this safe for workers in sensitive areas?

Yes. We tailor reporting to protect teams while still giving you real proof of impact.

Can my church, classroom, or company sponsor together?

Yes. We’ll help your group sponsor a village and give you tools to raise the funds together. Just send a note to village@farmstew.org and we will set you up with your own fundraising page for your village.

What happens in the long term?

FARM STEW equips families with a change that lasts because they are transforming their own reality. It all starts with an attitude and once that changes behaviors follow. Families keep practicing the recipe because they see it leads to a more abundant life.

Ready to sponsor a village?

1. Pick your funding plan
2. Fund the village of greatest need or select your village
3. Start getting updates
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You can Give Now or if you'd prefer to give with a check you can address it to: PO Box 291, Princeton, IL, 61356

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