Details
Support received for this project will be used to help families who are struggling, often because of age or having a disabled person who needs to be cared for by their family.
Jan goes out into the local area with community nurses from time to time, and they bring her attention to families where they feel the family are in need and are unlikely to see their need met through other means. Sometimes, the need is relatively minor and can be attended to immediately, such as fixing a broken wheelchair. Other times, the identified need is more major, such as a problem with a roof or the need for a clean space to be provided for dialysis to be done on an unwell family member. For the more major items, Larry and Jan speak with village leaders to get their input into whether it would be beneficial to assist the family. Having the input of the village leaders is helpful, and often they are able to mobilize the village members to undertake the labour associated with the work that needs to be done.
Larry and Jan try to keep in contact with those families who have received assistance, both to see if they have any ongoing needs, and to foster a good relationship with them. Larry and Jan share with the families about Christ as well, and some have responded positively which is great news.
Gifts are used to provide equipment for the disabled, transport to medical facilities, repair homes and help their children with school supplies.
Sample project costs:
Purpose built cot:
$400
A basket of goodies:
$20 (milk, disposable nappies, powder)
A piece of equipment: - exercise ball
$20, small exercise mat
$50, padded corner chair
$70, mattress to prevent bed sores
$500
Roof replacement:
$500
School supplies:
$20 -$100
Workers associated with this project
IMPORTANT NOTE
Each project item is a small part of a larger program of community
transformation. The values listed are an estimate of how much each item
costs within the broader program.
If your selected
project item is already fully funded when your gift arrives, we will
allocate your gift to items that fulfil a similar purpose.
All
care is taken to ensure project and gift information on this website is
accurate and up to date. However, project information may change
without notice. If you wish to discuss your project choice, call the
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