Testimony of a Changed Life
As a widow and a very poor mother, Frida didn’t know how to provide for her three kids. Living in one of the world’s poorest areas, she turned to alcohol and prostitution to survive. Frida confesses that her children often went hungry and were traumatized by her lifestyle.
Through a local church, Frida heard about Five Talents and decided to join a small group of women. I “became transformed”, she says, “in learning about prayer, how to plan a business, and the qualities of a godly woman and mother.”
What Empowerment Means
Frida was offered a loan from her savings group and began to buy and sell beans, peanuts, avocados, and tomatoes. Over time she stopped drinking and made a decision to quite prostitution and join the church.
“Since joining the program my life has changed. God has transformed my life in how I plan and how I behave.”
Today, Frida is a community leader and counsels other women in need. Her business has grown, and she has been able to build her own house and purchase a goat. Her children are now in school, and Frida takes pride in being a good mom. “I was very glad to leave my past situation. My children now trust in the power of Jesus Christ”, she says.
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Note: Frida is one of more than 50,000 women and men who are part of Five Talents savings groups in Burundi, all coordinated in partnership with local Anglican churches.