Food Security Mexico Project #16359

Food and basic needs for the poor.

by Voice Of the Bride Ministries

Project Report | Apr 25, 2022
International Women's Day

By J Wayne Kiger-Rice | Director/Founder/Leader

Genesis and her new Saxophone

Last month, March 8th, was International Women’s Day. Our organization greatly desires, and incorporates into our mission, to undergird not only women but International young women, who need support and encouragement to ensure their future. A number of things in the third world nation we serve can prevent these opportunities from ever being afforded to them: Over crowding in public grade school that leads to a student lottery system choosing who is allowed to attend the following year of school; Not being able to afford private school as an option; Having to quit school to work and help their immediate family; Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and not being able to complete or attend any continued education. All of these are circumstances we have known to be unfortunately all too common. But to rally around one and help them help themself end a cycle of generational poverty or lack of education or both, can bring change and give hope.

This quarter, we want to highlight a couple of young women in Tijuana Mexico whom we have actually shared their stories before in our earlier GlobalGiving projects. With your help we have been following and sponsoring their lives through various educational and even health needs since they were very young.

Genesis just got married this Spring. She is about to finish university and has a promising future in law work. Her older sister has already completed a law degree ahead of her. Genesis took a special interest in wanting to play the saxophone 8 or 9 years ago. We were able to sponsor, through a faithful supporter, not only getting her a saxophone but also private lessons with an accomplished sax player who sits with the Tijuana Orchestra. It was so very special when, at the wedding of Genesis, her music teacher played Saxophone for the bridal procession and her own bridal march. We are confident this young women has a bright future.

Angie just graduated nursing school and is now working an internship at a local Tijuana medical facility. She at, 11 years of age, had been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. After a season of treatment, that our organization was able to help finance, and recovery she decided on her own that she wanted to help other sick people one day. We could not be more grateful for the opportunity to help her with private public school, university tuition and all the support she needed to earn a degree in nursing. All thanks to your help and partnership.

Nurse Angelica - The oil lamp in Angie's hand is an international symbol for nurses widely known to symbolize Florence Nightingale and her transforming work in the nursing profession. Her lamp became synonymous with goodwill, reliability, and compassion, which are all attributes that are highly desirable in the field of nursing today. [Google]

Genesis and new husband along with Wayne & Carol

Angie 11 years old after treatment.

Nurse Angie

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Dec 28, 2021
Shelter for generations to come.

By J Wayne Kiger-Rice | Founder/Director/Project leader

For the very first time, we were solely responsible for sponsoring a home to be built for a very special family we have shared about over the years. Until this project, our organization has only ever provided food and basic needs for the marginalized of Tijuana. This special family is one of our very dear adopted families, who’ve had a lot of tragedy in their lives, including losing a daughter, Karen, to an aggressive cancer, losing their father during an armed robbery at his work, and a house fire that destroyed everything. A recent opportunity came up where a couple of the daughters acquired a plot of land they were able to purchase, in full. This is not always the case. It is very difficult for folks to buy land and especially in the city of Tijuana. We collaborated with a house-building ministry, Baja Christian Ministries, to build the family a small home on that land. The ministry takes on designing the proper floor plan, collecting the supplies and networking a team of lay builders.

It was amazing how it all came together. The family worked for many weeks clearing rocks and trash from the land by hand in preparation for the leveling and laying of a concrete foundation. And then in just 3 short days we had an entire house built. Thanks to a team of folks who voluteered their time and labor to make it happen. The new house is completely equipped with electricity, running water and bathroom plumbing. This little family was so grateful and also worked right along side of the building team. When all was completed; handing off the keys was a sure joyful experience for everyone involved. They were able to move in right away and set up a warm inviting home. There is still some inside painting to do and we already have plans to make an addition so another family member can dwell on the same property. We will keep you posted on that development. Thank you for making this happen for some of the happy faces you see in the photos. This dear family will raise their children and be able to call it their own, for generations to come.

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Aug 29, 2021
Immigrant Crisis at the Border

By J Wayne Kiger-Rice | Director/Founder/Project Leader

As you may have been hearing these past few months, there are in fact many immigrants who have migrated from various southern regions to the Tijuana San Diego International border. It is different this time than in times past when caravans came up with those who seemed reluctant to wanting or needing help with resources. This time it is men, women and children making the very difficult, even treacherous, travel North as they understood the invitation from the USA to come.

For many cool, and sometimes seasonally wet nights, folks were camping out with their most treasured possessions (that survived the trip) sleeping on the sidewalk of the Mexico side to the US port entry. Eventually some thoughtful and kind organizations (both US and MX, faith and non faith based) began to distribute blankets, tarps and even tents - which led to what now has become, and often referred to in such temporary settings, a tent city block. This tent city is set up under a bridge that is consistently lined with border traffic for US return vehicles and pedestrians. At any given time you can see many of the resourceful pioneer families sitting around in makeshift type settings taking care of their families needs. Children are playing like children do as if they were playing in their own front yards. It is a sight to see and certainly makes one thankful for the incredible provision we have in America and other developed nations.

Our ‘boots on the Tijuana ground’ field director Wayne and some young volunteers, packed 100+ bags of basic food staples. Wayne took these to the immigrant camp, where virtual pandemonium broke out, with people scrambling to get the bags. Everything was gone in 15 minutes. While human nature is quite disappointing at times - actions like every man for themselves verses help the one to your left and right - it is also a circumstance we have not experienced nor could imagine. Always something to keep in mind, right?

We continue to navigate the continuing border crisis but also strive to maintain our consistent presence for the facilities and families we have served for many years now. In recent months there have been many obstacles to this which includes ongoing Mexican customs changes, higher import fees (4x’s greater for awhile), gasoline costs rising and greater struggle (in numerous ways) among pandemic hardships. Thank you so much for your support in this project mission. God Bless You!

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