A sewing machine for an Egyptian mother
Aisha* is an Egyptian mother that lives in a needy village and carries the strain of providing for her four children and ailing husband.
Family-Self-Support
Family sustained by raising sheep
Raising sheep was not new to him. In his younger days, he had worked in a sheepfold and learned the secrets of the trade.
Self-help resources for needy families in Egypt
Desperately poor families in Egypt are finding ways to provide for themselves through the Family-Self-Support program.
Giving Ukrainian breadwinners a way to provide
In the area of Ukraine where Taras Ninich lives, jobs are hard to find. Breadwinners often travel to foreign countries for work.
Cheesemaking business supports family in Ukraine
In 2018, Viktor and his wife started a small business of making cheese. They bought around 21 gallons of milk in one manufacturing cycle .
Beekeeping project supports family of nine
A beekeeping business helps Marius, a Romanian father, earn enough to feed his family. He is thankful for the Family Self Support fund that assisted him.
Helping families work together to earn an income
Through the gift of a greenhouse, Sorin was able to make good use of the fertile soil he had available. For this, Sorin and Lidia are so grateful.
Providing income for an Egyptian widow
As a widow in the Egyptian culture, Miriam has few options of finding work.The Family-Self-Support program, gave her a cow which provides some income.
Working for a new House
Raducu is a church leader in Romania who works hard to support his family and shepherd his congregation. His family of nine lives in a small lean-to house they built beside their church.
“This has strengthened our faith in Him.”
Raducu and Daniela were the first evangelical believers in their Romanian village situated close to the Black Sea. Since their conversion, Raducu pastors a small church that has grown to 22 members. Raducu used to work as a professional truck driver, which required long distance traveling. But after he became a believer, Raducu wanted to… Read more
Helping Middle Eastern Families Support Themselves
The family of Samir Awad* is living a barebones existence in the Gaza Strip. The door and window openings of their house aren’t covered, and they don’t have much protection from the cold and wind. When our staff recently visited this family, they were burning egg cartons to heat food. Even necessities like cooking fuel… Read more
A Beekeeper in Romania Establishes 120 Hives
Vast fields of sunflowers and canola surround the village of Darabani in southeastern Romania. Danut Silion lives in this area and saw an opportunity in the flowers blooming in the fields. Raising bees and selling the honey could supplement the meager income he made as a part-time watchman at a local company. After apprenticing with… Read more
