Sharing Hope in Paraguay
On their first day in Asuncion, Paraguay, during a nice stroll along the Paraguay River, the LIFE Team was exposed to the stark reality of inequality. High-rises towering over the floodplain slums revealed the intense economic disparity of the city. When heavy rain pours and the river rises, squatter homes – made of cardboard, metal […]
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Not Forgotten
“People at Mukti are being the hands and feet of Jesus,” one India LIFE Team participant observed of the staff and volunteers. “It was great to work as part of a team to do God’s work. We shared the challenges and tasks, which made the project a success.” “Canadian team!” The senior women at Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission […]
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Maria’s Story
Maria lives in one of the poorer communities of Asuncion, Paraguay. When our partner, Diaconia, arrived at her house, she warmly invited them in and started to share about her work. “I heard about Diaconia in a time where I was desperately looking to grow my decorating business. When I started with Diaconia a year […]
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No Longer on the Streets
Meet Marta, a single mom to one son. A year ago, she was struggling to make ends meet. Selling food on the streets was her only way to make a living. But this all changed. This month marks one year that she has been with Diaconia, our local partner in Paraguay. “A year ago I […]
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A New Life
Rufina received an opportunity to create a new life. As a wife and mother of five, Rufina now had hope that she could provide for her youngest adopted daughter, Anita. Rufina had always fought to overcome the many obstacles in her life, but it wasn’t until she joined Diaconia, our local partner in Paraguay, that […]
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Freed to Lead
“I received hands-on experience [with] an organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of needy and destitute girls and women in the world.” – Bob, India LIFE Team participant “Aaron, please take care of our girls for the next two weeks,” Anil Francis, deputy director of Mukti Mission said to Aaron Rogers, GAiN’s […]
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Seeing God’s Love at Mukti
“I don’t think I have quite enjoyed worship and prayer as [much as] I have with the residents of Mukti. Seeing their simple faith has inspired me and the commitment of the staff has made me re-think what a restored and transformed community looks like.” – India LIFE Team Member When the LIFE Team project […]
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Embracing the Unexpected
Team member is blessed by the change in plan – As someone who has been on mission trips every year for six years, Jenny knows that you should not merely expect the unexpected – you should embrace it. “Really be open to change and expect that what you’re thinking might happen, might not happen. If […]
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Canadian girl spreads joy among Mukti’s residents
Mukti was founded in 1889 in India, where it is known as Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission, after its founder Pandita Ramabai and the Marathi word ‘mukti’ which means freedom, liberation and salvation. Pandita Ramabai was a pioneer in several ways. A recognized Indian Reformer, she was the first to promote the welfare and education of widows. […]
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Rescued for new life
Two bright new faces shine in the Frangipani Flower Family since August 2016. Sisters Trushala and Deepali were born in such an area where children and women are vulnerable and always at risk. Unfortunately, their mom could not take proper care of them. She didn’t want them exposed to her work environment. So, when she […]
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