Wednesday 12 Jul
People's lives are being transformed in South Asia. Ryan and Suzie share one story of many.
In South Asia, our team serves through our partner NGO. Here, Ryan and Suzie share a story demonstrating the life changing impact of the work:
"Prior to 2016, Ranu* did not work and her husband's $4 per day income - which is well below the extreme poverty line - was not sufficient to provide for them and two sons. With minimal education and no cultivable land of her own, Ranu's prospects for improving her family situation seemed slim.
In 2016, Ranu completed her functional education and joined a savings group facilitated by our partner NGO. Encouraged by the 20 other women in her group, Ranu joined them in saving and depositing 70c each week into the group's savings account. In time the savings amassed, and Ranu was supported to take a loan of $400 to buy her first two calves. She now has five cows and is able to collect 7-8 litres of milk from the cows each day!
With the increase in family income, Ranu purchased a piece of land next to her house to grow feed for her cattle. Ranu reports that her family is now more self-sufficient, and their living standard and physical health have improved from having more income.
"The group has benefited me a lot," she says. "As a result of the group, I am easily able to carry out my income generation activities with a loan."
Ranu is one of more than 20,000 (mostly) women who are a part of our partner NGO's groups. Her story illustrates the simple, yet significant, difference this ministry is making in the lives of ordinary B people every day."
Thank you for your partnership in this transforming work. Pray for more people like Ranu to experience God's love in a holistic and real way as they are empowered to support themselves and their families.
*Ranu is not her real name
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