Many African women I encounter tell me their greatest worry is for providing food for their children. The majority (74%) of the women are single mothers living in unimaginable poverty. Part of this campaign of supporting Africa’s Women is to start a feeding program in the local farm village and to raise enough funds needed to feed 120 children at least 3 days a week throughout 2017.
An important aspect of supporting Africa’s women is to create much needed jobs. This is where Lydia’s Market comes into play as a micro-business program that helps teach the women different handcrafts in order to gain a sustainable income to support themselves and their family. The women create products with a purpose. There are many supply needs for our program in order to make this a reality.
Lastly, supporting Africa’s women helps to meet the women’s spiritual needs. Lydia Circle is the bible study and discipleship aspect of the ministry. The goal is that every women gets a bible in their native language, a personal journal and continual teaching of the importance building a relationship with Christ.