A story of restoration and hope
After her husband died, his family cast her out with no inheritance and not a penny to her name. With unpredictable work, she struggled to feed and provide for her son for nearly two decades. Even paying the miniscule rent for a one room house was difficult.
The only asset she owned was a 6 x 20 metre plot of land she had bought many years ago. She didn’t allow herself to consider the idea of constructing a house on the land; it seemed like an utterly impossible dream.
But through a donor-supported Tearfund CCT initiative called the Nehemiah Project, a local church was awakened and visited Ukume. In response to the biblical mandate to care for widows and orphans (James 1:27), they saw Ukume’s living condition and supported her with grain, edible oil, and cash. Moreover, they promised to help build her a house on the land she owned. “While I’m not a member of their church, they came to help my problem,” Ukume shared.
Our God is a God of restoration and He is truly using your donations to restore lives. Thank you for your incredible support of this project.
100% of CCT work is supported by individuals like you.
The solution to poverty is spiritual as much as it is physical. Instead of offering handouts, you will be partnering with local churches to permanently lift families out of poverty. Will you join us?
Tearfund Canada
340 Ferrier Street
Suite 202
Markham, ON
L3R 2Z5
t: 1-800-567-8190
e: connect@tearfund.ca
Charity Number: 108222191 RR 0001
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