CHOICE Humanitarian

08/24/2026

The teams in Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, and Nepal are working toward becoming locally led, independent organizations. For Peru and Bolivia, CHOICE has fulfilled its transition commitments, and each country team is determining its next steps.

You can help during this crucial transition. Donations will support current obligations, projects already underway, and a financial runway for the four country teams working toward independence.

We also hope you’ll join us for one final gathering with the CHOICE family:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Murray Armory (246 E. Myrtle Avenue, Murray, Utah)

One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will support the country teams and local commitments.

Purchase event tickets: https://onecau.se/_hy63n1

Donate now: https://choicehumanitarian.org/donate/

Read the full update on the blog: https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/an-update-on-choice-humanitarians-country-transitions-an-event-invitation

Thank you for the many ways you have been part of CHOICE Humanitarian. Together, we can honor the roots of this legacy and help its impact continue.

An Update on CHOICE Humanitarian’s Country Transitions & An Event Invitation to Gather Together as a CHOICE Family One Last Time.

06/05/2026

CHOICE Humanitarian mourns the passing of our co-founder, Dr. Timothy “Tim” Evans, who passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 76.

Tim’s compassion, vision, and lifelong commitment to service helped shape the foundation of our organization and continue to guide our mission today.

After serving as a young missionary in Peru, Tim developed a deep love for the people of Latin America and a belief that communities must lead their own development. In 1982, moved by the story of a young girl who died from contaminated water, he founded the Andean Children’s Foundation. That work later grew into CHOICE Humanitarian alongside Professor James Mayfield.

Tim believed international development was not about doing things for people, but working alongside them so communities could become self-reliant.

Though his work in clean water, education, and health impacted countless lives, Tim never sought recognition. He simply believed it was his duty to help others.

One of his favorite quotes beautifully reflected the way he lived his life:

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was duty. I acted and behold, duty was joy.”
— Rabindranath Tagore

Beyond his global impact, Tim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend who loved bringing people together in service and community.

We are profoundly grateful for Tim’s decades of leadership, compassion, and example. His legacy lives on through the communities, staff, partners, and friends he inspired around the world.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Melissa Evans and the entire Evans family.

Read the full tribute here: https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/remembering-dr.-timothy-tim-evans-co-founder-of-choice-humanitarian
and
https://www.crandallfh.com/obituaries/timothy-evans

04/30/2026

Celebrate 34 years of community-led impact in Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Join CHOICE’s June 13-20 expedition to learn from local leaders, engage in intercultural exchange, and experience the work firsthand. As CHOICE’s final expedition to Guatemala, this trip marks a meaningful milestone in a long-standing chapter of partnership. Our Guatemala country team welcomes you with open arms. 🧡 Learn more + sign up on the website: https://choicehumanitarian.org/expeditions/

04/30/2026

🌍 Now’s your chance! Today on UTAHGIVES Day, support changemakers in global communities by donating to CHOICE Humanitarian on https://www.utahgives.org/.

UTAHGIVES is a statewide day of generosity to celebrate the nonprofits of Utah. 🤝 When you give to CHOICE Humanitarian, your donation strengthens community-led solutions to rural poverty. Give today at 🔗 below.

https://hubs.li/Q04d-LJQ0

04/28/2026

🌍 CHOICE Humanitarian has been strengthening community-led solutions to rural poverty for over 40 years. Help us support changemakers in global communities by joining us in Utah Gives! 🤝

Utah Gives is a statewide day of generosity to celebrate Utah nonprofits. When you give to CHOICE Humanitarian, your donation extends to rural communities throughout the world. 🧡

Early giving is open now, or join the movement on April 30. Link here: https://www.utahgives.org/

04/23/2026

You may have heard about some major changes to CHOICE Humanitarian’s programs. Here are some moments of real impact we supported in the last year.

Help CHOICE continue to uplift changemakers in rural communities through:
➡️ donations
➡️ corporate partnerships
➡️ joining a CHOICE Expedition
➡️ membership to our Disruptors monthly giving program

https://hubs.li/Q04dfv-t0

04/17/2026

Today we are sharing a significant update about CHOICE Humanitarian. With gratitude for the communities, teams, and supporters who have made our work in Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru possible—and with a commitment to continuing our mission with focus—we invite you to read the full statement on the blog: https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/memo-from-the-board-of-directors-continuing-our-mission-with-focus

04/14/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of community-led progress.

Inside, you'll find stories from rural communities, examples of local leadership in action, and the results made possible through partnership, learning, and shared commitment.

Read the report here: https://choicehumanitarian.org/annual-report/

04/03/2026

In a few weeks, CHOICE Humanitarian will be represented at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford by CEO Heather Hammond Cruz and Kenya Country Director Oreu Lugogo.

The Forum (from The Skoll Foundation) convenes some of the world’s leading voices in social innovation, philanthropy, and community-driven change. We are honored to bring CHOICE’s perspective to those conversations—particularly what we have seen when rural communities are supported to define priorities, build local capacity, and connect to the resources they need to pursue sustained well-being.

We look forward to learning, sharing, and building relationships with others committed to community-led solutions.

Will you be there? We would love to connect.

04/02/2026

If you’ve been on a CHOICE Expedition before, you know it’s built differently. 🌍

Or maybe you’re considering it for the first time!

Here’s what an expedition is — and what it isn’t.

Interested in joining us? 👀 Check out these upcoming expeditions!

🇬🇹 Guatemala, June 13th https://hubs.li/Q049xbYc0

🇰🇪 Kenya, August 23rd https://hubs.li/Q049xc6x0