Graduating With Grateful Hearts
Enjoy reading heart-felt snippets of transformation and gratitude, direct from the mouths of our empowered and graduated beneficiaries.
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Buffaloes Bringing Hope for Kaili
Grandma Kaili has a heart of gold! She lovingly cares for her granddaughters and will provide for them with new buffaloes supported by BSF.
A Father's Fight for His Family - Video
Video: Air is an incredibly resilient and loving father from Thailand. With help from BSF, Air is fighting for his children and family.
Grandma Luck Lovingly Nurtures Peeka in a Family - Video
Grandma Luck is a loving 80-year-old widow from Thailand who has a brighter future since being a part of BSF's family-strengthening program.
Lots of Kids Alleviate Poverty
Some may think that lots of kids put financial strain on a family...not in this story!
Phu's Ray of Hope
Phu broke her foot in a motorcycle accident and then lost her job. Now she has her own business and can meet the needs of her two sons.
A Better Education for Beaming Binita
After assisting Binita with her education, she is now an A+ student in English. Binita is also helping the family become more sustainable.
Sanu's Tragedy and Triumph
After Sanu's husband passed away, she felt like she had lost everything. Now she has recovered from her depression and has a new confidence.
Reflections from Nepal
Share reflections from Tim's BSF visit to Nepal...photos, video and inspiring moments of serving families and the poor.
Joshuwa is Delighted to be Back in School
Joshuwa is delighted to be back at school after a year out. His mother is also grateful to have two new businesses to support her family.
Niruta Goes Top of the Class
After falling behind in her schoolwork, BSF provided Niruta with extra tuition and school supplies. She has now gone top of the class!
Eiang’s New Business Opportunity
Eiang works hard as a single mum. Her life has been tough. She is so glad to receive a business opportunity from BSF to support her family.
A Single Father’s Fight for His Family
Mr. Air sifted through trash to sell recyclables for his children's next meal. He has since been empowered to provide for their needs.
Parbati's Journey: Helping Widows in their Distress
After Parbati's husband passed away, she was left in a desperate situation. Now she has a new income source and her daughter has returned.
Some Goats & a Bit of Hard Work
Life hasn't been easy for Raju and Phulmaya. But with the addition of some goats and a bit of hard work, things are looking up.
BSF Holistic Family Development Video
Please check out this video to see how BSF works toward sustainable holistic development with each family.
Keeping Khusi’s Dream Alive
Khusi's school fees began piling up. She worried she would have to quit school. But her dream was kept alive and her schooling needs met.
Rita's Life Takes a Turn for the Better
Rita is a young widow who was at the lowest point in her life before joining BSF's program. Her life has since taken a turn for the better.
Keeping Ritika in a Loving Family
Relinquishing a child due to poverty is a decision most parents don't face. But Rama did. BSF helped keep her child, Ritika, in a family.
Standing on Top of the World
Bizula is a widow and BSF beneficiary from Nepal who now feels like she is standing on top of the world after receiving a drove of pigs.
Welcoming Eight New Thai Families
BSF welcomed its second cohort of eight new families from Padaed, Thailand, to the program. We are delighted to have them join us.
Journeying Towards Holistic Transformation
It is rewarding to see BSF families holistically transformed! Eight Nepali families celebrated their journey and change on camp in Pokhara.
Celebrating Success on Camp
Eight BSF families from Padaed Thailand have successfully graduated from their 18-month program and celebrated their achievements on camp.
Medical Checkup Just in Time for Laxmi
BSF provides beneficiaries with full medical checkups. Laxmi received hers just in time to bring relief from fear and years of intense pain.
Your Voice is Heard
When we value children, we also carefully listen to what they have to say. Prajwal recently learned the importance of listening to children.
The Road to Sustainability
BSF families in Thailand learned that good money management is an important step toward financial sustainability.
Vasinee's Amazing Transformation - Video
Vasinee is an amazing Thai grandmother supported by BSF to care for her grandchildren and family. This is her moving transformation story.
Sarita's Farming Dream Comes True
BSF has helped Sarita see her dream of having her own farm become a reality. She is now able to better support the needs of her family.
Family Day in Nepal
Laughing and having fun together is good medicine in a family. BSF families from Nepal celebrated a Family Fun Day on a beautiful hilltop.
BSF Explained - Video
Would you like to know more about BSF - how we started, what we do, and our goals for the future? Please check out our BSF Explained video.
Walking Through Hard Times Together
After losing her husband to Covid, Sarita became the sole caregiver of her son. BSF is supporting her mental health and family needs.
Safeguarding Children with Puppets
BSF provides opportunities for children to learn about child rights and child protection...and sometimes a few hilarious puppets lend a hand
Celebrating with Family Graduates
Families from BSF’s first program in Sunakothi, Nepal, have now completed their activities and graduated, celebrating during a family camp.
Nutrition, Health & Hygiene Training
A one-day training on nutrition, health & hygiene was held for BSF families from Nepal. A lot of fun was had burning off some fat.
Grilled Fish Fortifying a Family
Children can be relinquished to orphanages because of poverty. BSF is helping the Jai Ruan's grill fish to keep their family together.
Weaving a Strong Family
After completing the BSF program, Dukta is now earning more income, the family has a new home, and his son is back in school.
A New Start for Suntali
After the passing of her husband, BSF has helped Suntali make a new start and raise goats to support her large family in Nepal.
Building Strength & Resilience in Lila's Family
This video is about an incredibly resilient grandmother, empowered by BSF to provide a sustainable loving family for her two grandchildren.
Welcoming 16 New Families in Nepal
Building Strong Families is excited to have held two special Opening Days to welcome 16 families from Nepal to two new BSF projects.
Growing Goat Herd Blessing Tara's Family
Tara is an inspiring mother in Nepal. After receiving goats from BSF, her herd is now growing to help her provide for her four children.
The Vision & Commitment
Providing Holistic Family Development
Keep Children in Sustainable Families
Your Partnership Provides Families with...
Income Generation Assistance
Family Fun Days
Parent/Caregiver Trainings
Home Visitations
Education Assistance
Spiritual Nurture
Health, Hygiene & Nutrition
Graduation Camp
You also help to support a local BSF project facilitator to love and care for these families.
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows...God places the lonely in families.
Psalm 68:5-6
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