Outstanding CHOICE Volunteers are Recognized by Utah Philanthropy Day Awards
In fall of 2022, the Utah Philanthropy Day Awards recognized three CHOICE volunteers: Craig Knight, Danielle Bowen, and Steve Whittaker. Learn how...
Stories of Expanding CHOICE
Be inspired by stories of change. CHOICE Humanitarian supports rural communities by expanding choice and reducing global poverty. Read more on our blog.
Kenya
Potable vs Puddle? Water, a Most Precious Resource
CHOICE board member and Certified Expedition Leader, Teresa Larsen, shares her experience in Kenya and how her expedition group was inspired to take...
Teresa Larsen
Feb 7, 2023
Economic Development
Building Hope in Nepal: The Rebuild Homes Project
Before the Rebuild Homes Project, the people of the Sundarbazaar Municipality lived in constant fear of natural disasters destroying their homes....
Gaby M. Rojas
Feb 4, 2023
Agriculture
Reversing Decades of Food Insecurity in Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation has been dealing with food insecurity for years. CHOICE Humanitarian is giving them the tools to break the cycles of poverty.
Zoe Hull
Jan 31, 2023
Agriculture
Relief from Childhood Anemia and Malnutrition
Childhood malnutrition has plagued the La Arena area of Peru for years. However, a nutritional project helped bring the people of La Arena solutions.
Gaby M. Rojas
Jan 26, 2023
Economic Development
Leadership Mentoring in Ecuador: Creating Systemic Change
CHOICE Humanitarian, along with local leadership, identified issues and worked together to change the region’s organizational capacity.
Gaby M. Rojas
Jan 25, 2023
Kenya
How Education Transformed Muungano, Kenya
How CHOICE Humanitarian worked with locals to increase education opportunities in Kenya.
Sharon Mukami and Susan Giddings
Jan 24, 2023
Bolivia
Helping Young Entrepreneurs in Bolivia Grow
When COVID-19 struck the world, these youths in Bolivia didn't let it stop their educational journeys.
Gaby M. Rojas
Jan 19, 2023
Economic Development
Empowering Mexican Women with Financial Stability
CHOICE Humanitarian believes in the untapped potential of women. Learn about how the women of Mexico were able to expand their financial power with a...
Andee DeVore
Jan 16, 2023
Health
Eliminating Obstacles to Water in Nepal
Before CHOICE Humanitarian's involvement, the people of Balithum, Nepal, had a difficult time accessing clean water. Now, everything has changed for...
Gaby M. Rojas
Jan 15, 2023
Economic Development
Raising Ducks and Raising Hope: Women’s Cooperative in Peru
The women of Pampa de Los Silva knew they wanted to create change. CHOICE gave them tools for empowerment.
Gaby M. Rojas
Dec 21, 2022
Navajo Nation
Country Director Spotlight: Marilyn Reed
"People know that CHOICE will do as they say they will do.”
Gaby M. Rojas
Dec 12, 2022
Economic Development
Guatemala LIFE: A Flagship Program for Sustainable Change
When launching one of its largest initiatives, CHOICE needed to pivot in the face of natural disasters. Though challenging, this brought stronger...
Gaby M. Rojas
Dec 2, 2022
Fundraising
4 Easy Ways to Give this GivingTuesday
This GivingTuesday, donations aren't the only way to help us reduce global poverty. Learn more about how you can support the CHOICE Humanitarian...
Cheryl Liu
Nov 28, 2022
Technology
3 Ways to Support Our 40th Anniversary Gala
For our 40th Anniversary, we want to make sure everyone can help support CHOICE Humanitarian - even from home!
Gaby M. Rojas
Nov 7, 2022
Ecuador
Country Director Spotlight: Raquel Tuston
Raquel was appointed as Country Director of Ecuador since 2015 and she has made strides to leave an impact on everyone she has worked with, she feels...
Cheryl Liu
Nov 1, 2022
Bolivia
Country Director Spotlight: Willy Mendoza
“I feel like a little bird carrying water in its mouth to put out a forest fire. We are very small, but our work is effective and done with a lot of...
Cailey Davern
Sep 30, 2022
Peru
Country Director Spotlight: Wilmer Cruz of Peru
Wilmer, the Country Director for Peru, started working with CHOICE Humanitarian in 2011. "I was born and raised in a community just like the ones I...
Cailey Davern
Jul 31, 2022
Education
Closing the Digital Divide to Reduce World Poverty
Nearly half the world’s population lacks access to digital technology. This means they are disconnected from opportunities to build capacity, improve...
Andee DeVore
Jul 22, 2022
Kenya
Country Director Spotlight: Oreu Lugogo of Kenya
Appointed as CHOICE’s Country Director in Kenya in 2018, Oreu started his journey with CHOICE as a volunteer over 20 years ago. Said Oreu, “Over 300...
Cailey Davern
Jul 2, 2022
Bolivia
Planting the Future with Greenhouses in Bolivia
CHOICE Humanitarian in Bolivia worked with the community of Choritotora to construct ten greenhouses in a multi-year agriculture and entrepreneurship...
Zoe Hull
Jun 23, 2022
Agriculture
Shanti: A Leader for Her Community in Nepal
As a small farmer, Shanti participated in CHOICE's mentoring program to gain business skills. But she didn't stop there.
Sara Nelson
Jun 13, 2022
Economic Development
Using Economic Development to Realize Dreams in Guatemala
For rural communities in Atlta Verapaz, CHOICE Humanitarian is helping provide hope where there is very little right now so they can change the way...
Olger Pop
May 5, 2022
Kenya
Supporting Strong Leaders For Strong Communities in Kenya
CHOICE Humanitarian’s leadership project in Kenya is equipping local leaders and members with knowledge, skills, and tools to leverage their locally...
Susan Giddings
Apr 28, 2022
Agriculture
Helping Others with Agriculture Innovation in Mexico
How a self-contained “aquaponics” farm system has practical application to the challenges that communities face in rural parts of Mexico.
Juan Alducin
Apr 5, 2022
Guatemala
Bringing Healthcare to Rural Communities in Guatemala
In conjunction with the American Red Cross organization, CHOICE Humanitarian in Guatemala provided medical support to rural communities that faced a...
Sidney Burrell
Feb 15, 2022
Agriculture
Family Livestock Production Increases Income in Mexico
For the Otomi indigenous people of Mexico, livestock projects are contributing to the families’ nutrition and well-being by adding protein to their...
Susan Giddings
Jan 14, 2022
Economic Development
Vocational Training Opens Up Opportunities in Ecuador
CHOICE Humanitarian in Ecuador worked with local leaders and the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation to begin a massive effort to construct a vocational...
Zoe Hull
Jan 3, 2022
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