Sa Wat Dii!

In this season of Advent, the awareness of hope fills my thoughts. For me, the gift of HOPE through Jesus Christ is what carries me through both the days when life is smooth and the most challenging days as well. I can walk in hope and lean on God’s promises because He has already given us the greatest gift of salvation, through His son, Jesus Christ.  I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord here in Thailand and witness the tangible reality of God’s hope being restored to those in need, like what we have seen with Grandma Martha.
– Alise Juanes

Grandma Martha and her Grandson

Grandma Martha is a 60 year old woman from the Lahu tribe who took on the responsibility of caring for her grandson. Before entering the Family of Love program, her daily routine was to collect scrap metal, bottles, and old plastic items at a nearby garbage dump. This undignified work was her only option to support herself and her beloved grandson. They were not just scraping by; they were living day to day without hope for the future.

This past year, Grandma Martha has been an active participant in the Family of Love program. Through your support, she received valuable training on developing a stronger family and practical skills so her grandson can continue to live with her. Most recently, she received a livelihood grant to start her own small business in her neighborhood. Utilizing her skill at cooking tribal snacks, she opened a small food stall. This small business has fundamentally changed her life and restored her dignity. Grandma Martha no longer walks to the garbage dump. She now proudly earns a stable income selling food, supporting her grandson, experiencing God’s provision, and looking toward the future with genuine hope.

Snacks Bring Hope

We are so grateful for your faithful support. Because of supporters like you, Grandma Martha has traded the garbage dump for a food stall and she found her strength renewed. Thank you for being the tangible provision of God’s hope in her life. We pray you continue to partner with us, allowing us to empower many more grandmothers and families across the hilltribes of Thailand.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13