The spring was flowing again for the first time in years. It was a miracle.
For years, John Mwangangi and his cousin, Judas, struggled to grow enough to feed their families. The land was parched. Due to changing rains and deforestation, all the springs on the mountain had dried up years ago. Hope seemed as scarce as the water.
Life was particularly difficult for Judas, who crawled around the farm using primitive wooden crutches, due to a condition which left him disabled from birth. Year after year, the two families worked together to cultivate their modest farm, feeding on whatever they could. But they felt that survival was impossible.
But thanks to you, there was an opportunity to bring life back to the land. Last year, donors like you helped fund Tearfund’s Nature Positive landscape restoration project in Kenya, aiming to turn barren land into fruitful soil. Through tree planting, water conservation efforts, and sustainable agriculture, the mountain transformed overnight. A few months went by and then a miracle happened—a spring that had died up years ago came back to life! For John, this spring is more than just water, it is life.
Through sustainable farming techniques like climate-smart agriculture and a focus on restoring ecosystems, Tearfund is turning barren land into fruitful soil. Families like John’s can now dream again of abundant harvests, education for children, and a brighter future.
