This Family Fast Day, CAFOD shares a story of work from northern Zimbabwe, where drought has left communities facing severe food and water shortages.
Twelve-year-old Tayla often arrived at school hungry and tired after fetching water for her family. Without enough to eat and drink, she struggled to concentrate and feared she would fall behind in her studies.
But thanks to the generosity of parishes and parishioners, local Caritas partners worked with Tayla’s school and community to build a solar-powered water system.
Now the school has safe water for drinking and for growing vegetables, meaning they can provide nutritious meals to the children all year round, helping them to stay in education and develop their God-given talents.
Bishop Stephen, Chair of CAFOD visited the remote Rushinga District in north eastern Zimbabwe last year and we reshare his report on a ‘profound and life-changing experience.‘