Ten vulnerable families from our Neema site in Tanzania deeply appreciate the recent gift of their very own rooster and laying hens! The children in these families are lovingly cared for by elderly grandmothers and mothers with chronic illness who are unable to work. Each family’s new feathered friends brought them immediate relief. The hens provided nutritious eggs to supplement the children’s diets, and soon, began to produce new chicks that quickly grew. Excess eggs and surplus chickens were sold to neighbours, which gave the families extra funds to buy other much-needed items such as groceries, clothes, and medicine.
The children squealed with delight when they first saw their new chickens, and were eager to learn how to care for them. Soon, they were all expert egg collectors!
“Jesus Christ is our hope,” writes the families in their combined thank you letter. “We send greetings of love and prayers. We have already seen many changes in our family and through the community! We thank you and thank God for the help we have received.”
Thank you, dear donors, for continuing to answer the call of those in need by giving through our gift catalogue which allows us to gift thousands of items every year. A simple gift filled with hope and love can restore faith and elevate the life of someone a world away.
If you’re looking for a special gift for a blessed occasion this spring in honour of a friend, family member, or a loved one, consider an item from our gift catalogue. We have over 60 gifts to choose from, including animals, water gifts, seeds and fruit trees, school supplies, medical equipment, and other causes that will surely be close to you and your loved one’s hearts.
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