Friends we have never met read along about our savings program and then sent a card of encouragement and support. That is a very sweet Christmas gift. To the Loyalists, as I now refer to you, please post one of your emails in the comments (I will keep it private and not publish that online) so I can send a personal thanks and an update on how we use your contribution.
For others that might be like you and want to contribute, I plan to put up a permanent link on the sidebar, but until then feel free to visit these HOPE links:
A note on gifts:
Yesterday I was talking to a Rwandan church partner about economic development and women's empowerment. He said that if you give a widow some food or money today, she will come back next week and ask for more. The vision of microfinance is not to give money to the poor today and give money to the poor tomorrow, we want to give the poor the resources to end their own poverty, for today and tomorrow. Your giving goes towards the training of local leaders to empower their communities to save, build wealth, gain insurance, generate income sources ... but also to work together, reconcile communities, build confidence, and restore people to their created purpose, vocation, and identity as people of worth. Thanks for giving!
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