Uganda Women's Craft Business Center.
CAN YOU CHIP IN? We're seeking $18,500 to complete a craft business center for widows and impoverished women of the rural community we serve in southeastern Uganda. The construction project was begun in August but without a roof and finishings, the existing work is at risk of structural decay as the rainy season approaches. In fact there are already some repairs that will need to be made from exposure to rainstorms we experienced in November. This figure includes machinery and supplies our students will need to enhance their training and launch more effective businesses; an amazing cost-to-impact ratio that will continue to empower women for years to come!
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." —Anne Frank
BACKGROUND ON OUR WORK IN UGANDA. For the past several years our native team in Uganda has been reaching out to the destitute population of the Mayuge District, third poorest of Uganda's 74 districts, where 50% of the population is under the age of 15. The district was the site of the infamous sleeping sickness epidemic in the 1950s, during which the government declared the area a no-man's land and drove out the entire population. Since the 1970s the community has been slowly rebuilding from scratch and as a result seems behind the curve in what is already a very underdeveloped nation. Operating a 3-acre farmland enterprise, we've equipped our team with a piggery and other resources to empower and multiply their efforts. Our efforts are currently focused on reaching out to orphans, destitute women and children, and those who lack access to clean water.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM. The women of the local community where we serve have been gifted with very resilient, hard-working and determined spirits. However they lack two important ingredients in putting these gifts into action: capital and training. Seizing on the potential we see in these amazing women, we're equipping them with training and basic supplies to start small craft businesses. They're making beautifully crafted, in-demand products such as wicker baskets, sleeping mats and brooms. A gift of just $79 can commission one of these women into a profitable business, empowering her with the ability to supplement her family's income. More importantly, by assisting in the launch of her new business, we give her the gift of self-confidence and fulfillment in utilizing her talent and ability.
However, the program is severely hindered by lack of adequate training space and proper equipment. That's where the strategic solution of the training center comes into play. We appreciate you taking the time to consider our appeal on behalf of these women. As always, we appreciate your ongoing response to our fund-raising appeals for our projects. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Give us a shout at info@peacegospel.org.
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