Livestock for Orphaned Children in Congo

Our partner recently visited Mel and his family to check on their progress.  Mel had a huge smile on his face as he said, “I want to thank the American Foundation for Children with Aids, for I am handicapped and they have helped me and my whole family.”  Mel’s family has produced many different types of vegetables, but have had the most success with beans.  They are thankful to have food in the family and a little money.  Just a little money allows them to share with others by giving their offering to the church.  Mel and his family feel like they are finally making a contribution to their community.

The report from our partner continues to tell us that the family received 3 rabbits from the project.  Those rabbits multiplied and Mel’s family was able to complete their contract.  They are able to sell rabbits and also use some of them for food for the family.  It’s a great accomplishment for them and they’re quick to encourage their neighbors to join them.

Mel’s children are healthy and well educated and he credits the livestock project for these blessings in his life.  Please know that your generosity is making a huge difference in life of this family and many others in the area.  Families are receiving the support and education they need to make this project successful.  We are changing lives, one family at a time.  Mel feels your love, and so do we at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS.

If you have questions or are interested in learning more about this program or others, please contact Tanya Weaver at tweaver@afcaids.org

Our partner recently visited Matthew and his guardian, Josephine, to check on their progress.  Josephine was overwhelmed with emotion as she said, "God is great.  I did not know that one day I would be supported by a project to satisfy my family, but when Matthew was selected for the AFCA project, I thanked God for granting me this blessing."

The family has produced many different types of vegetables and credits the training by the project director with their success.  Matthew and his family are able to eat their crops, sell some and also keep the seeds.

Josephine continues to report that they were given three guinea pigs, one male and two females.  She said they managed to master the breeding, and they expect to reimburse the project within the next several weeks.  This is a huge accomplishment for this family and Josephine is proud!

Matthew was not able to attend school, but the project has been life changing in this way too.  With the income from the crops, they are able to purchase school supplies and clothing.  Please know that your generosity is truly making a difference in Matthew's life, and many others in our program.  With our partners on the ground, the children and their families receive the support and monitoring they need to make this a very successful project.  We are changing lives day after day.  Matthew and Josephine feel your love, and so do we at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS.

If you have questions or are interested in learning more about this program or others, please contact Tanya Weaver at tweaver@afcaids.org