Sponsored Child in Thailand Excels Against the Odds

By Mary Hall | January 13, 2026

In the mist-covered mountains of Phitsanulok, where the Hmong community of Ban Huai Nam Sai resides, lives a young boy named Nawin—known affectionately as “Nu-sua.” At first glance, he is…

Winter Events at the Pearl S. Buck Estate

By Mary Hall | January 8, 2026

Pearl S. Buck International is excited to host a range of new as well as returning activities and events this winter. All events and activities will take place on the…

Looking Back on A Year of Bridging Cultures and Changing Lives

By Mary Hall | December 11, 2025

Thanks to all of Pearl S. Buck International’s generous child sponsors and donors, the children, families, and communities supported and served by our global affiliates and their humanitarian aid programs…

Two Community Leaders Added to Board of Directors

By Mary Hall | November 18, 2025

Pearl S. Buck International is pleased to announce that Dave Herold and Tanya Casas have joined its board of directors. For over 60 years Pearl S. Buck International has carried…

Winter and Holiday Events Return this Month

By Mary Hall | November 4, 2025

A full schedule of winter holiday events return this month to the historic Pearl S. Buck Estate. Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S.…

Update on Children and Families Affected by Thailand-Cambodia Violence and Border Conflict

By Mary Hall | October 30, 2025

In August, Pearl S. Buck International put out an emergency appeal to support sponsored children and families served by Pearl S. Buck Foundation Thailand, who had been displaced by military…

Finding Inspiration and Confidence at Chongshi Girls’ School

By Mary Hall | October 30, 2025

“Grades aren’t everything,” notes Wuruoyan, a student at Chongshi Girls’ School in China. “What truly matters is the courage to persevere, even when things get tough. Now at the end…

Access to Diapers Life-Changing for Children Living in Vietnam Orphanage

By Mary Hall | October 15, 2025

Pearl S. Buck International Vietnam (PSBIV) works with children living in seven orphanages there, implementing many useful projects and activities to support the emotional, health, and nutrition needs. One of…

Philippines College Program Continues to Thrive

By Mary Hall | September 11, 2025

Pearl S. Buck Foundation Philippines (PSBP) was thrilled to announce that this past year, nine sponsored children graduated from college. All of these students passed their board examinations in their…

Writing Center Announces Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Class Schedule

By Mary Hall | September 9, 2025

The Pearl S. Buck Writing Center has announced dates and times for its Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 workshops and writing classes. In keeping with the literary legacy of Pulitzer…