New Life in Burundi

Growing up in Burundi, Henriette never knew her father since her mother was a rape victim. When she was a young girl, her mother died of AIDS leaving Henriette, also HIV positive, in the care of a family who abused and beat her. One night, Henriette was so badly beaten that the family took her to a hospital and abandoned her there. No one came to bring her food or check on her. When she was released with a permanent limp, Henriette lived alone on the streets with no job and nowhere to go. Sometimes she returned to the hospital, seeking a safe place to sleep on its property.

One day, thirty-five year old Henriette heard about the Women of Global Action sewing program and enrolled in the class. There she not only learned to sew, but also that she was loved and valued by God and the leaders. Now she belongs to a group that truly cares about her. Today, she is earning a small wage through the Raven + Lily partnership to support herself. Her big smile reflects the joy of being in a loving Christian group.

Thousands of women like Henriette need to know how much God loves them - and be shown God’s love in practical ways like microenterprise training. For as little as $53.50 a month, we can assure transformation takes place in the life of one woman.

New Life in Burundi

Growing up in Burundi, Henriette never knew her father since her mother was a rape victim. When she was a young girl, her mother died of AIDS leaving Henriette, also HIV positive, in the care of a family who abused and beat her. One night, Henriette was so badly beaten that the family took her to a hospital and abandoned her there. No one came to bring her food or check on her. When she was released with a permanent limp, Henriette lived alone on the streets with no job and nowhere to go. Sometimes she returned to the hospital, seeking a safe place to sleep on its property.

One day, thirty-five year old Henriette heard about the Women of Global Action sewing program and enrolled in the class. There she not only learned to sew, but also that she was loved and valued by God and the leaders. Now she belongs to a group that truly cares about her. Today, she is earning a small wage through the Raven + Lily partnership to support herself. Her big smile reflects the joy of being in a loving Christian group.

Thousands of women like Henriette need to know how much God loves them - and be shown God’s love in practical ways like microenterprise training. For as little as $53.50 a month, we can assure transformation takes place in the life of one woman.