In her own way, she answered my question.
I took my notebook out of my backpack and wrote one word in the margin. Value.
Hannah and her husband bought this pump themselves.
Your support helps to subsidize the costs, so that the pump can be sold at an affordable price. This way, farmers feel invested and dignified. No determined farmer is too destitute to pay, and KickStart (our local partner) even developed a layaway program for those truly in need.
With the income generated from selling her crops, Hannah has invested in chickens. She sells eggs alongside her produce. She can also afford her son’s school fees. He will never miss school again because they can’t afford to buy him socks and shoes.
Another benefit is she’s no longer toiling all day under the hot sun. Hannah now has time for her favorite activity, teaching Sunday School at her church.
What a precious investment.
This is story I want you to be part of. There is no longing. No begging. No swollen bellies or hungry eyes.
If there are tears, they are mine. And maybe yours. Welling with happiness.
Just look at Hannah’s face. Her smile and joy.
For me, I know I’ve found my calling. The opportunity to play a role in giving something more valuable than gold: a good job.
