Ambroise is a farmer in Katakela, a small village in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where life is very difficult.  Nearly 80 percent of the Congolese survive on just 30 cents a day.  Ambroise had a small garden behind his home, but the yield was minimal.. As a result, his children were malnourished.  Through ERD’s food security program in their community, Ambroise and his neighbors were given a large plot of land and taught effective practices such as seasonal farming and crop diversification.  Thanks to ERD, Ambroise is now able to produce an abundant supply of food to feed his family.  He can send his children to school with money he earns from selling the excess produce. 

What You Can Do: GIVE.

Make a donation toward the elimination of extreme global poverty. Give to an organization like ERD that fights extreme poverty and hunger. 

For Further Consideration

• Commit to giving 0.7% of your annual income on the Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation website. EGR is keeping track of individuals, congregations, and dioceses who have pledged 0.7%.
  
  
• Urge your friends, fellow parishioners, church, and diocese to do the same.

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