Hope and perseverance

This Monday 4 teams were off to field visits.

After a good breakfast accompanied by the sounds of the birds, we were all heading off to discover what really is happening in rural communities, their situation and challenges, and what the work of our NGO partners is bringing to them, what changes have been implemented to their lives.

We have to learn and observe, to take in and to share with them our understanding of the issues they are facing. We are meeting the people who are making these NGO worth getting their funding. These very people are recreating a strong sense of leadership through sharing knowledge and skills. The children and women helped by Send a cow, for example, have so much to teach us about courage, tenacity, hope and happiness. They are the pride of their nation because they are helping their nation and its people. Through Send a cow programmes, they are acquiring the life skills and the precious knowledge that will give the nation a better future.

Meeting these people who have suffered and are still suffering from wars, riots, Aids and hunger is extraordinary humbling and moving. Their courage and perseverance deserves to be admired and talked about. They are changing our views on life, our vision of the world, and are making every little effort worthwhile!