In the areas Five Talents serves, many women have turned their sewing skills into successful seamstress businesses. In other places, we have seen entrepreneurs earn income from making and selling hand soap. Of course the global pandemic has drastically changed things. Some savings groups haven’t been able to meet for months and the markets where they normally sell their products are closed due to health restrictions. And yet, we continue to hear stories from the field of how these program participants are finding ways to use their talents and resources to provide for their families and help their neighbors. These pictures from our partners in Myanmar show just that - skilled seamstresses sewing face masks and others using their soap making skills to mix bottles of hand sanitizer for their neighbors.
This week's 90-second video is from a leader of the global Anglican church that is still very timely right now. Archbishop Justin Welby shares how this ministry YOU are making possible creates community and enables participants to make an impact far beyond the doors of their own home. I hope this encourages you.
With joy,
Sarah Herndon
Church Engagement