Grow food. Provide meals. Help children learn.

 

“We are getting more energy.” – Tayla

 

Tayla is 12 and dreams of becoming a doctor. In northern Zimbabwe, drought has left communities facing food and water shortages, making it harder for children to learn. With support from CAFOD’s local Caritas partners, Tayla’s school now has a solar-powered water pump providing safe water for drinking and vegetable gardens. The gardens help the school grow nutritious food for school meals throughout the year, giving children the energy they need to learn, play, and stay in school.

 

This Harvest Family Fast Day (which was on Friday 2 October), we thank all volunteers and supporters helping with our appeal – whether through short talks at Mass or hosting a soup lunch at St Mary’s, Leyland; or a sale of fruit, veg, homemade chutney and jam at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Croxteth. Join parishes around the archdiocese who are putting their faith into action in this practical way!