A donation can do more than address an immediate need. It can plant a seed for lasting change. This is the story of a gift from the Rotary Club of St. Joseph, Benton Harbor (USA) that provided us with tents, chairs, and a sound system.

Their donation provided us with these essential items for our work. We then found a way to turn this equipment into a steady source of income for our children’s education.

We use this equipment in two key ways. First, it supports our own community meetings and events. Most importantly, however, it powers a small social enterprise. We rent these items for local weddings, conferences, and celebrations. The rental fee is not an end in itself, but a vital beginning.

Every penny earned directly contributes to our education and community empowerment programs through covering items like school fees and scholastic materials for children who have lost their parents or are otherwise in need. In this way, each celebration we support helps a child secure the chance to learn.

Tents erected at a function

Chairs being used at a community engagement

The rotary club’s gift was far more than one-time aid. It provided us with a renewable resource. We are profoundly grateful for their trust and for the transformative change they have helped set in motion.

This impactful work has the potential to grow, and you can be part of it. By donating through our U.S. partner, Helping hands for vulnerable children, you can help us expand our social enterprises to fund even more children’s education and community empowerment programs.

Together, we can ensure these children receive the education and opportunities they deserve.