The Power of Partnerships Coming together to fight hunger and build strong Communities.

2013 ANNuAL REPORT

Mission StatementHunger relief international (Hri) is a Christian relief and

development organization working in partnership with

loCal Communities to alleviate the impaCt of hunger on

the lives of malnourished Children and their families as

a first step in a long-term strategy to aChieve family and

Community self-suffiCienCy.

We believe that relationships are the foundation and strength of every aspect of our work to fight hunger and build strong communities. in 2013, we continued to develop our relationships

both in the united states and abroad. our work

relies on the generosity of a diverse base of

partners and donors, as well as the commitment

and hard work of the communities receiving and

cultivating this support. nurturing our relationships

with churches, academic institutions, foundations,

local governments, community leadership, mission

volunteers, teachers, farmers, mothers, fathers,

grandparents, and children makes us acutely aware

of how connected we are and the importance

of every single person in making sustainable

progress possible.

together we all are:

• Fostering growth

• Transforming livelihoods

• Energizing communities

• Building sustainability

dear friends,

Welcome to the 3rd annual report for Hunger relief international

(Hri)! we had another wonderful year as we integrated new activities and

training opportunities into our programs, established new partnerships while

building upon already existing ones, and expanded our donor base.

the nutritional support programs for orphans and vulnerable children,

the foundation of our work, reached 2,250 children daily and we provided

over 1.6 million meals during the year. we expanded our safe, energy

efficient stove project in partnership with Jewish helping hands foundation and a huge turnout from

our donors through our global giving campaign in late 2012! we began to address other areas of

concern including clean water, sanitation and hygiene through innovative training activities, and in

partnership with u.s. churches, donors and others, we began a major school infrastructure project to

improve access to education. finally, we brought in new partners from israel and the u.s. to help us

identify and develop innovative approaches to sustainable development.

as you can see, the theme for 2013 and beyond is partnerships. we have long talked about the

importance of partnerships in fulfilling our mission as we do not pretend to have all of the expertise

or skill sets to independently address the multitude of challenges facing the children, families,

orphanages and communities we serve. Capable, expert partners with the capacity and willingness to

share their knowledge and dedicate their time is the key to hris success in the field.

this report will focus on our achievements throughout 2013, and there are many, as well as the

wonderful and highly productive partnerships that enabled us to reach new heights during the year.

We are very thankful to our donors for your amazing support of our efforts and to our partners for the

opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s most accomplished professionals in your fields.

sincerely,

rachel zelon

executive director

dear friends,

We have a lot to celebrate. i’m proud to be writing this letter for the third

year as the Chair of hri’s board of directors. this is my last such letter as

we pass this position into the capable hands of dr. brian worley, beginning

the next chapter in the organization’s development and growth.

i’m proud that hri is a professional, effective and cost-efficient humanitarian

agency. we have built a growing network of strong working relationships

with committed partners. our offices in guatemala, haiti and oklahoma

have become truly dynamic, creating opportunities for innovative programming. at a surprising rate

of speed, an increasing number of organizations, congregations and individuals are seeking to partner

with us because they recognize our commitment to service and stewardship.

what i’m most proud about now (and as i have been since the day i started working with hri) is the

organization’s unwavering focus on our mission to help vulnerable children and their families achieve

a better future with improved nutrition, educational opportunities and prospects for rewarding work.

of course, we all want to see hri grow. i know, though, that as we grow we will remain true to our

mission, never losing sight of the reason hri exists in the first place: ensuring that your generous gifts

make a lasting impact on the lives of children.

so, thank you for the honor of being hri’s Chair during this special period of growth and development.

i’ve had this great privilege while rachel, kimberly, didie, Julio and all our fantastic staff in the field

have done the heavy lifting required to make the organization what it is today. I can speak for all of us

at hri that we are humbled that you have entrusted your resources to us. we’re also confident that

you’ll see visible, tangible results from your gifts in the lives of children in guatemala and haiti.

i’m already looking forward to the annual report for 2014. as with this report for 2013, you’re going

to see the great things that can happen in just one year.

thank you!

ken patterson

Chairman of the board

this core activity of our work is successfully reducing rates of chronic child malnutrition and acute hunger,

which in turn is saving lives and aiding in healthy physical and cognitive development for children living

in orphanages and impoverished rural communities. eliminating malnutrition requires the commitment of

the whole community, creating a strong foundation for the rest of our work to end extreme poverty and

empower healthier future generations.

Improving nutrition through the immediate provision of food to children.

• HRI implements School feeding, Pre-K supplemental feeding and Orphanage based feeding programs.

• HRI provided a total of 1,671,000 meals to children.

• 2,250 children benefited from at least 1.5 meals every day.

• 50 undernourished children under 5 years old received 2 meals every day.

• Hundreds of mothers, on a rotating basis, volunteered each day to prepare and serve the food in schools.

at age 16, fedline went to live at notre dame

de lourdes orphanage after her parents were

confronted with the painful reality they could not

support the basic needs of all of their children.

over the past 9 years, fedline has developed an

extended family and received food, shelter, and

an education at the orphanage. thanks to the

special support of lifepoint Community Church

through hri, fedline was able to complete high

school and is now thriving as a second year

nursing student in port-au-prince.

aSSoCiationS of Haitian farMerS:

improving nutrition for children through support

programs is dependent on the tremendous

generosity and coordination of effort from our

partners in the u.s and on the ground where our

work is being implemented. as part of this effort,

hri is proud to partner with farming associations

in Haiti to utilize locally procured foods and

goods as much as possible in order to stimulate

local production and the national economy. most

importantly, this collaboration helps to secure a

better future for haiti and to prevent future food

crises by increasing local food security.

Highlighted Partnership

Spotlight: Success Story• • •

2013 Fast Facts

• Over 45 safe, energy efficient stoves built, benefiting more than 400 people.

• Six months of weekly water deliveries to a community with inadequate access to water.

• Monthly water deliveries to an orphanage in Haiti with no access to water.

• 1,000 people dewormed.

• One medical mission team.

• Over 30 mission teams.

• Regular home and orphanage visits to educate and encourage healthier habits.

“Our new stove has changed our lives - thank

you HRI. There is no more smoke in our home

and it is easier to breathe, especially for me and

my grandchildren. We also save a lot of money

on firewood, which has been a great financial

relief to my family. During the rainy season I used

to buy three stacks of firewood for cooking, but

now I can use small branches and sticks, and I

only need to pay for one stack of wood.”

- d o ñ a r o s a

JeWiSH Helping HandS: in 2013, hri began

construction of safe, energy efficient stoves in

guatemala thanks to the support of donors like

you and foundations like Jewish helping hands.

in the extremely impoverished hill-top community

of la 46, we were able to construct 12 safe, energy

efficient stoves and provide water delivery twice

a week. these projects are serving important

needs in la 46 - improving respiratory health,

relieving financial and time burdens associated

with collecting wood for cooking, decreasing

environmental degradation, and providing a

short-term solution to the severe lack of access

to water. in 2014, our partnership continues to

focus on improving health conditions in la 46.

Highlighted Partnership Spotlight: In Her Own Words

2013 Fast Facts

Spotlight: In Her Own Words

Promoting health by enabling people to proactively improve their health and avoid dangerous health hazards through social and environmental interventions. gradually, hri has been integrating

new projects and strategies to

address critical community health

concerns. this includes addressing

high rates of chronic respiratory

illness, burns, intestinal illness,

malaria, women’s health, and

domestic violence. our work on these

health issues includes outreach and

training to individuals and groups on

pertinent health topics, organizing

medical mission teams, de-worming

children and building infrastructure

to avoid certain chronic ailments.

Cultivating knowledge and opportunity through the development of training and support that encourages and fosters learning for all. we believe that learning and educational progress happens through various approaches. for this reason, hri supports traditional educational settings already established in communities for children, while also expanding the scope of educational opportunity by providing trainings and support to adult and professional populations. our focus in established primary schools is improving attendance, participation, and gender equality through nutritional support programs and the provision of basic school supplies. adults and adolescents benefit from life skills trainings, health and sanitation trainings, outreach to help empower women, as well as trainings to learn a trade and generate new income.

• 6 WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) trainings for orphanage leadership.

• Daily outreach and support to women in rural communities.

• 1,200 children equipped with school supplies.

• 2 people trained to build safe, energy efficient stoves.

2013 Fast Facts

the need for wash trainings became evident

early on in our work in haitian orphanages. in

2013, HRI was able to organize its first formal

trainings to help orphanage leadership make

adjustments that would create safer living and

working conditions in the orphanages. this

involved 6 full days of training, over the course

of 6 months, for 45 participants. training topics

included local health laws; collection and

disposal of waste; water quality, treatment and

monitoring; personal hygiene; food safety and

storage; as well as housing and environmental

cleanliness. orphanage leaders now have the

skills and knowledge to enforce important safety

rules and promote healthy habits that aid in the

prevention of illness.

C3 gloBal: our special partner C3 global has

shown their steadfast support of our endeavors

for 3 years. they have invested tremendous time

and energy in helping to identify needs and fund

projects that will have both immediate and long-

term impacts on vulnerable populations. this

includes water, sanitation and hygiene (wash)

trainings in haiti. our partnership with C3 global

is vital to our core programs, as well as new

innovative projects.

Highlighted Partnership Spotlight: Training Story

Highlighted Partnership• 2 new community gardens

cultivated.

• Multiple orphanage gardens continued to thrive.

• 51 goats raised.

• 2 school kitchens built.

• 1 orphanage dining room and kitchen built.

• The foundation for a new school to hold 333 children completed.

• Reinforcement of a precarious school infrastructure.

• New sanitary facilities in one school.

• Foundation for a new orphanage building underway.

“The week I spent in Nueva Candelaria working with

HRI staff and the community to establish a community

garden was very uplifting. The cooperation and

teamwork demonstrated by all involved was really

special. The joy shared as we observed the first drops

of water emerge from the drip irrigation system

made for a truly memorable moment, a moment

that symbolized how a week of caring, hard work and

cooperation by all involved had opened a new door

of opportunity for this community. The support by

HRI is a beautiful example that people will seek to

improve their lives if given the opportunity to do so.”

- Jim shrefler, ph.d, hortiCulture speCialist,

oklahoma Cooperative extension serviCe

private donor and oSu: in partnership with

several professors at oklahoma state university

and a generous donor, hri and the guatemalan

communities of nueva Candelaria and la 46 were

able to break ground and create communal gardens

in 2013. these gardens produced hundreds of

pounds of nutritious produce to complement school-

feeding programs and improve child nutrition at

home. this combined effort provided a foundation

for an even greater impact in the years to come.

hri plans to develop a larger community driven

agricultural system, which will empower women,

teach children, improve access to nutritious food

and increase household income.

Spotlight: A Professional’s Perspective

2013 Fast Facts

hri is working to help communities invest in their own growth potential and envision a more secure

economic future. this involves making structures more secure, expanding school classroom space,

constructing school kitchens, and restrooms, as well as equipping classrooms with desks, chairs, and other

teaching tools. it also includes investment in nutrition and income generating projects, like gardens,

raising goats and chickens, as well as supporting local procurement. all of these programs are laying a

foundation for a healthy, self-sufficient future.

Investing in infrastructure by aiding in physical and economic advancements that help meet critical immediate needs, while gradually building local capacity to move out of extreme poverty.

“The day that hunger is eradicated from the earth, there will be the greatest spiritual explosion the world has ever known. Humanity cannot imagine the joy that will burst into the world on the day of that great revolution.”- f e d e r i C o g a r C i a l o r C a

unrestricted & supporting income restricted income total all funds

operating revenue

direct public support $111,269.00 $377,009.00 $488,278.00

indirect public support $6,746.00 $211,890.00 $218,636.00

total operating revenue $118,015.00 $588,899.00 $706,914.00

operating expenses

program serviCes

haiti $751.00 $358,240.00 $358,991.00

guatemala $78,647.00 $230,659.00 $309,306.00

total program Services $79,398.00 $588,899.00 $668,297.00

supporting serviCes

admin and general $24,912.00 $0.00 $24,912.00

fundraising $10,179.00 $0.00 $10,179.00

total Supporting Services $35,091.00 $0.00 $35,091.00

total operating expenses $114,489.00 $588,899.00 $703,388.00

Change in net assets from operations $3,526.00 $0.00 $3,526.00

Hunger Relief InternationalFinancial Income Expense Report January 1 - December 31, 2013

95%

5%95% of funds went to programs and 5% of funds went to fundraising and administration.

“I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.”- m a r t i n l u t h e r k i n g , J r .

Board MembersraChel zelon, Executive Director

ken patterson, Chair

brian worley, Treasurer

dan hensiek

fr. george eber

william sage

Key Staffdr. didie louis, Country Representative, Haiti

Julio mendoza, Country Representative, Guatemala

kimberly lagomarsino, Senior Program Officer

A Note of Gratitudewe would like to extend a big thank you to all of our

donors, mission volunteers, and supporters in 2013. all of

hri’s aCComplishments are the result of a true team effort

and we Consider eaCh and every one of you our partners

in fighting hunger and building strong Communities.

a speCial thanks to C3 global, partiCipating u.s ChurChes,

Jewish helping hands and all of our maJor donors – our

work would not be possible without you!

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