In a small, rural village in Zambia, Maxwell’s life has been shaped by both hardship and resilience. Born with a disability that makes walking and physical labor difficult, he has faced challenges that most of us can only imagine.
Maxwell’s wife left him because of his disability. His children moved far away. Alone in a roofless, dirt-floor home, he has known loneliness in a culture where family and community are central to daily life. But something incredible is happening in Maxwell’s village—something that is restoring his sense of dignity, purpose, and belonging.
Imagine being unable to leave your home because of a physical disability. Now imagine that your only toilet—unsanitary and falling apart—is unusable.
This was the reality for Pitana, an elderly woman living with a disability in a remote part of Malawi. With no means to rebuild her toilet, she faced daily struggles that left her feeling isolated and helpless.
But thanks to Kingdom Workers and the help of her neighbors, Pitana’s story didn’t end there. Volunteers worked together to build her a new toilet—one that’s safe, sanitary, and accessible. The new design includes a cover, which helps protect Pitana and her community from deadly diseases like cholera.
In the Indonesian village of Tunua, there lives a widow named Ibu Eny. Despite her four grown children not living nearby, she remains close to her local Lutheran Church. Ibu Eny is a woman of strong faith who enjoys attending church services and participating in various activities with her church family.
In the peaceful northern region of Timor, Indonesia, the future can often feel predetermined for young women like Sandi. Many may marry early, working as domestic helpers or farmers just like their parents did. However, if we look back in time and ask Sandi about her dreams during her early high school years, her answers may surprise us.
In a world where it's easy to feel helpless in the face of problems like poverty, trauma, and family breakdown, one group of individuals is making a difference. The Foster Support volunteers at St. Mark Ev. Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, WI is proving that no matter how small your contribution, you can make a positive impact in your community. See the unique ways they are demonstrating the love of Christ in their words and actions to foster families in their neighborhood.
