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Celebrate Children’s Day in Mexico, strengthening the family and bringing hope. Access to counseling for families provides hope.

Read how your donations are changing lives in Mexico and China. Vocational training in China and a free health fair in Mexico are highlighted.

From the Heart It’s cold outside in my part of the country, and since the sun sets early, I’m spending more time indoors. I’m musing about RuiRui, LongLong, and XuanXuan in China and the struggles their families face. How can we support and encourage them in this demanding journey? Parenting is hard work, filled with […]

Many vulnerable children in Mexico and China received medical care through PHF . We are grateful for compassionate donors!

From the Heart Are you hopeful about the future? I am. The past few years have been a rollercoaster for many of us, and the changes at Shepherd’s Field and in China reflect that bumpy ride. It was exciting when the Vocational Building was complete, and we had a strong staff. It was heartbreaking when […]

Celebrating 28 years of transforming lives of vulnerable children with humanitarian aid or medical care.

From the Heart Change is in the air! In my hometown, the leaves are changing colors and falling. The night air is crisp and cool and suddenly hearty meals sound appealing. This prompted me to think a little more about change. You see, the Philip Hayden Foundation has been undergoing change for the past three […]

From the Heart Decades ago, Tim and Pam Baker moved to China to teach English. They were later joined by their good friend Philip Hayden. While living in China, they became aware of the plight of vulnerable children, which touched their hearts. This became much more hands-on with the adoption of the Baker’s daughter, Esther. […]

From the Heart Are you part of a community? Every community has a purpose, like a source of social connection or a sense of belonging. Sociologists tell us that, as humans, we need that sense of belonging to thrive. Most of us are members of more than one community, and if you read this newsletter, […]

From the Heart Twenty years ago, we saw the very first photo of our fourth daughter. While our other daughters are also adopted, this was our first adoption from China and the first one we had chosen to adopt a child with correctible special needs. Her photo had been taken nearly a year before, and […]

Free Health Fairs in Yucatán, Mexico What would it be like not having access to medical care? Unfortunately, it’s a reality for many families living in extreme poverty near Mérida on the Yucatán Peninsula. Our partner, Red de Ciudadanos de Mérida, a local charity, addresses this concern. A health fair with free access to medical […]

From the Heart How many people do you know with asthma? As you may know, asthma affects the airways in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. For some people, asthma is just an inconvenience. But for others, it can interfere with daily activities and lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. May is Asthma Awareness Month, so […]

From the Heart Have you ever planned a BIG family vacation or experience? Did you read about your destination or ask friends for recommendations? Travelers often plan their sightseeing or activities based on personal interests and values, perhaps museums, waterfront activities, or local restaurants. For example, when we traveled to China to adopt our daughter, […]

PHF provides access to medical care to vulnerable children in Mexico. Many families in poverty lack the safety nets we have in the US.

From the Heart Are you “in the middle?” Unfortunately, many of the children and families we help are. “The middle is fog, exhaustion, loneliness, the daily battle against despair, and the nagging fear that tomorrow will be just like today, only you will be wearier and less able to defend yourself against it,” writes Shauna […]

From the Heart As we close out 2022, stories of heartbreak and hope fill my thoughts. Because of local civil affairs restrictions, Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village remains closed. I miss the ring of children’s laughter, the chatter of the nannies as they gather meals for their houses, and the parade of children making their way […]

From the Heart As 2022 comes to a close, we are thankful for you and the impact you have made in the lives of children. Your donations to Philip Hayden Foundation have transformed lives in China and Mexico, with success in providing humanitarian aid, medical and therapy care, education, and vocational training. You can read […]

Announcing a new domain and website to showcase expansion to vulnerable children in China and Mexico. In addition, this issue highlights aid to vulnerable children worldwide.

PHF donations impacted a family with a medical crisis, a young woman with disabilities, and a boy with developmental delays.

Orphan care in China has changed over the past decade. Philip Hayden Foundation continues to collaborate with local charities to change lives.

Make an impact on World Humanitarian Day with PHF! PHF provides humanitarian aid, vocational training, and therapy in China.

July is disability awareness month. Read about the kids with invisible disabilities that PHF is supporting.

Childhood trauma can be caused by disabilities, but support can alter the outcome. Meet children whose lives are changed by your donations.

This month PHF is sharing inspiring stories of hope through medical care or therapy in China and in Mexico.