Mission Partner: Christian Aid

Jessica’s Story.  Drought starves. It robs women of the power to farm and grow food for their families. In rural Zimbabwe, seven out of ten women rely on farming to earn a living and provide for their families. But, with no rain, women can’t grow enough food. 

For Jessica Mwedzi drought means every day is a struggle for survival. She toils on her farm, but no food can grow on her ashen dry land. ‘One year we had no rain. The scorching sun burnt my crops just as they were about to bloom. It was so painful and disheartening.’ 

Jessica is at the mercy of the climate crisis. Drought makes women like her hungrier, poorer and robs them of the chance to earn a living with dignity. She shares her heart break: ‘My children crave a good meal, but I can’t provide. We often go to bed on an empty stomach. It pains me to send them to bed hungry.’ 

This Christian Aid Week you can help this loving Mum turn hunger into hope. Hand in hand we will restore justice to our world and protect the future for our children and grandchildren. The funds we raise can help Jessica grow drought tolerant crops that survive the harsh climate. They can help her develop skills to preserve and store foods safely for the dry season. Jessica is not the only mother unable to feed her children. So many in other countries are facing famine this year. Thank you for helping Christian Aid to help them.  

Look out for your envelope through the door and available at both churches.  You can also donate online at our Just Giving Site: justgiving.com/fundraising/ashteadchurchestogether.

Christian Aid staff are active in refugee places around the world, particularly at this time in Ukraine.                                                                                                            

Christian Aid Big Brekkie!  Saturday 28 May, St George’s Café, 9-11am. More details to follow.