Pictures and stories

These are just a few of the short stories of some of the wonderful widows and women that I had the privilege of spending time with. They are all beautiful and strong in their own way. Most of us will never live the lives they lead and never know the extent of the poverty they are experiencing. Yet, the joy they have in their smiles and the life that exudes from their singing is beyond anything I have experienced. They are able to pour out love and dance with abandon because their hearts are full even if their hands are empty.

My heart is focused on making this ministry succeed for the sake of the hands that should NOT be empty. Helping these widows not only empowers them with skills and a sense of worth but will also benefit the many orphans that are left in their care. We have to come alongside these widows/vulnerable women who are clinging to the hope that we bring, not in the form of handouts but in opportunity.





Grace is taking care of 6 orphans, some grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She is now trying to do little things to live but does not have enough capital, she shares.

Joyce married in 1969 at 13 1/2 and was with her husband until 1993. She had 16 children, 6 have died. Property grabbers left her with nothing. Reberiah has helped her and educated her. If empowered with capital, she can do something and give it back, this is her desire.



This is Eunice. Her husband died in 2004. She says they are eating but things are not good. She is asking that we can continue this program to assist the family.


This is Royce. Her husband died in 2002 and she now cares for many grandchildren.