Bringing joy this Christmas to Alonyo
Born in South Sudan, Alonyo has lived through unimaginable suffering. When she was just five years old, war tore her family apart.
“I came here in 2016. There was a war where we were staying. They killed very many people,” she shares softly.
Alonyo describes fleeing through horrors no child should endure: “When you’re walking, you just walk where people are now dead. You move while crying, you move while carrying things.”
Her journey brought her to Uganda, where she arrived alone—her entire family lost to violence. It was the kindness of a stranger, a woman Alonyo now calls her stepmother, that gave her hope. Yet, life in the refugee settlement was harsh.
“I came to school, but I had no uniform,” Alonyo recalls. “I had to go back home from school. I go and dig in people’s gardens. Then they give me money, I come and pay it to the school.”
Despite these challenges, Alonyo is determined to build a better future. Education and the promise of a daily meal through Feed The Hungry have given her a chance to heal, study, and dream again.
This Christmas you generously made room at your table.
You invited a child to share in the season’s joy through your giving. Your $6 provided a month of meals for a child in Uganda, offering them the care and comfort every child deserves. For that we say THANK YOU!
Christmas may be over, but hunger is not
For just $6, you can provide a month of meals for a child like Alonyo. A warm, nutritious meal at school does more than fill an empty stomach—it offers hope, education, and a chance for a brighter future.
For those looking to make an even greater impact, our Gift Catalogue offers additional ways to give back… from food and water to education and shelter.