NIGERIA – Imagine losing your spouse and being left alone, with few resources, to provide for your family. That was the harsh reality for Rose and 32 other women in Uke, Nigeria. But thanks to your compassionate support, a life-changing opportunity was waiting to replace their uncertainty and fear with confident hope. A true harvest of hope for widows in Nigeria was on the horizon!
Rose was one of these widows struggling to make ends meet. She said, “I have a small farm where I plant during farming season, and I sell cooked food as well. That is what I’m doing to feed my children.” Her story echoes that of Ruth in the Bible, gleaning in the fields to provide for her family. And, like Ruth, Rose’s fortunes were about to change.
Because of caring supporters like you, Rose and the other widows were equipped with the tools and knowledge to start their own bean farming businesses. Rose embraced this new opportunity, and the results were nothing short of transformative. “There is a lot of difference in me,” Rose shared, her eyes bright with newfound hope. “I see changes. The money I earned from bean farming, I saved and used for my business. I used it to make other bean by-products and to cook for my children.”
Your Generosity Helped Bring Hope for Widows in Nigeria
What’s more, the fruits of your generosity extended beyond immediate needs. With her newfound income, Rose achieved a milestone that once seemed impossible: easily paying for her twin sons’ senior exams. “As a result of the profit I made, I was able to pay for my children’s examination without any problem,” Rose shared with pride. This educational opportunity is a stepping stone, paving the way for her family to rise out of poverty and build a brighter future.
And thanks to friends like you, Rose’s success story is just one of many. You were a source of hope for widows in Nigeria. Collectively, these 33 widows harvested nearly 10,000 pounds of beans, providing a source of nutrition and income for their families. The lives of these women and their families were transformed by your compassion. “Indeed, I am grateful. Thank you, Operation Blessing,” one participant expressed. “Only our almighty God will bless you, reward you, and replenish your pockets.”
