Why Christian Aid Week is more important now than ever
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Help St John's Church support Christian Aid this year to ensure more people get the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
Join us at our Christian Aid Big Brekkie on Saturday 9th May and help someone push back against poverty. If you cant make it why not donate what you can via this link this Christian Aid Week.
Belinda Story
Belinda Kasudi lives with her husband, David, and their five children in a one-room rented home in Dagoretti, Nairobi. Space is tight and income is uncertain.
Work in the settlement is unreliable. When there is no work, there is no money. And when there is no money, there is no food. Saving for emergencies once felt impossible.
A chance to learn
Belinda was already part of a women’s savings group when she heard about Imarisha Kilimo, a project supporting women to grow nutritious food in the city.
She welcomed the chance to learn new skills: ‘I was very happy because there were so many lessons. I felt at home.’
Through the project, Belinda received tools, seeds and a cone garden. This space-efficient design allows many plants to grow in a very small area.
Growing food and confidence
Belinda’s urban farm now produces spinach, beetroot, maize and local vegetables. When she sells what she does not need, she earns money for school costs and household essentials.' When I sell vegetables, I earn a few coins, she shared. 'I can pay school costs. I don’t have to beg for money.'
Her independence has changed how she sees herself. She said, ‘As a woman, you don’t have to be dependent on the man for everything.’
Health, dignity and leadership
Belinda now grows organic produce and knows exactly what she is feeding her family. Her children help on the plot and learn alongside her.
'I am a woman who is happy, because I know my family eats the food that I love to grow.'
Belinda now supports other urban farmers and hopes to become a leader in her community.
Belinda and David are determined that their children will not face the same worries about food. With income from her urban farm and new budgeting skills, Belinda is saving for their education.
'Knowing that I can grow savings and use them for needs that come up has really helped me.'
Her story shows what can happen when women are trusted with the tools and training to lead change themselves.
Donate via the link below and help someone push back against poverty this Christian Aid Week.
St John's Big Brekkie & Plant Sale
Want to change the world over breakfast?
Then come to St John's Community Centre and tuck in at our Christian Aid Big Brekkie on Saturday 11th May from 10am to 12 noon.
Once finish your breakfast you can also purchase some plants & veggies to grow in your garden to also support the church.
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