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Greetings in Jesus name.
We share this announcement with heavy hearts. Roshani, a beloved cofounder and board
member of Sowers Fund, passed away on January 8th, 2025. Some of you may have known that she had been bravely battling an illness for the past few months, and she has now peacefully found rest in the arms of the Lord.
Roshani’s passion for serving the poor and needy was deeply rooted in her mission, and her unwavering dedication to helping others has left a profound impact on our organization and the lives she touched. As we navigate this significant
loss, we kindly ask for your understanding and support as we take the time to transition.
Please uphold her husband Timothy, and their
young daughters, Lily, Bethany, and Hannah in
your prayers.
Thank you for keeping Sowers Fund in your
prayers.
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El Salvador is the most densely populated country in mainland Central America. Years of political turmoil, a high crime rate, and profound inequality have created a challenging environment for its people to survive and flourish. While the country has seen some progress in the past few years, the cost of living is still very high. Many locals make a small living from farming and selling crops such as corn and beans. However, in recent years, droughts in El Salvador have led to a huge loss of crops, having a profound impact on farmers hoping to provide for their family.
One such farmer is Jose Felix Robles Flores, who has been growing and selling corn and beans, to support his wife, children, and grandchildren. With a large household to support, it is not always easy to make ends meet. This year, the Sowers Fund helped Jose purchase key farming equipment to prepare his small piece of land for harvesting. This will enable Jose to support his family financially in the future.
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Javarney Jones is a young man from Jamaica and a full-time student. He lives with his grandfather in a small house with no running water or electricity. A little while ago, Javarney learned how to use a weed-wacker through an apprentice, who ultimately allowed him to borrow the equipment to try and earn some income through part-time work while he continued his studies. However, the costs of maintaining the weed-wacker were high. Due to his school schedule, Javarney was only able to work a few hours and could not always afford the costs.
This year, the Sowers Fund was able to give Javarney a helping hand by providing funds for servicing and maintaining his lawn maintenance equipment. As Jarvarney finishes school this summer, he hopes to expand his part-time job into a full-time business. With a regular income, he will have the means to maintain his equipment and provide for his family’s needs.
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Life in Ghana is not always easy. While economic growth has increased steadily, inequality has also increased. The poverty rate in rural areas is incredibly high and around 4 million children currently live below the poverty line. It is also a culture where many prefer clothes that are made to fit rather than store-bought ready-made garments. Here, sewing is a valuable skill that can help individuals earn an income to support their family.
Mary Tabi is an experienced seamstress who struggles to support her children and elderly grandmother. She is blessed to have a skill that can help towards giving her children a better start in life. Mary secured financial help from the Sowers Fund to purchase her own sewing machine and other materials. She aspires to set up a shop and attract more customers, with the goal of earning a steady income to support her family. She also hopes to pass on her skill to eager young people, who will, in turn, be able to provide for themselves.
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On paper, Nigeria might appear to be one of Africa’s most prosperous nations. The West African country is one of the world’s leading oil producers, but few Nigerians benefit from this natural bounty due to unequal distribution of wealth and underutilization of these resources for the good of the common folk. In recent news, the imposition of Islamist rule in parts of the country and the rise of Islamist groups, such as Boko Haram, have made it a difficult place to be a Christian. But, the family of God is growing in Nigeria and the Sowers Fund has been able to provide funds to many of our Nigerian brothers and sisters.
Eric Kimbiga is a young man living in the capital city of Abuja, and works as a security guard — a job that is dangerous and does not pay well. Eric was hoping to make himself more employable by learning how to drive. While obtaining a driver’s license might seem simple, attending driving school in Nigeria is very expensive and is not always an option for young people who are hoping to improve their employment options. Through funding provided by the Sowers Fund, Eric has been able to attend driving school and obtained his license this year. With his license, Eric is now able to apply for a wider range of work opportunities and support himself in the future.
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In this West African country of Sierra Leona, the average life expectancy is only 51.8. In the last few years, the country has been ravaged by disease, and in 2016, had the second highest number of Ebola deaths in the world. Hardship is all too common for our brothers and sisters in this nation, but they strive on, trying to make a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. One of the ways they do this is through palm oil trade. Palm oil provides a third of the world’s vegetable oil, and due to high international demand, oil palms are a popular crop in Sierra Leone and can provide a steady income for many.
Musu Williams is one such trader with two young children. Thanks to your donations, the Sowers Fund was able to purchase gallons of palm oil for Musu to help her start trading, earn a regular wage, and be able to provide for the day to day needs of her family. Thank you to those who continue to support others in great need.
