We believe those who have survived hunger, abuse, and many other challenges both mental and physical possess a very special drive and compassion. When these two things are combined with the leadership skills we teach at IHF, these survivors make a positive impact on everyone from their local community to their entire country as they “Pass It On”.

One of the tools IHF has always used to do this is “People-Person-Stories”. This program gives us a chance to honestly yet safely share our painful realities and the lessons we’ve learned from them, without shame—as well as sharing joy. We do this in small groups and teams as well as through podcasts and in person.

From our Pass It On initiative to our People-Person-Stories program, everything we do supports our core belief of slow, quiet growth with deep roots. IHF believes in life’s global symphony of learning and sharing, and although this learning takes patience and practice, it causes children and adults worldwide to flourish—and creates our magnificent leaders of tomorrow.