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Thousands of churches across the UK and beyond contribute to our work through prayer, giving, and practical action.
To support this vital work, we produce resources and information specially designed for churches.
If you would like to hear more about our work, we will do our best to arrange an ambassador to speak to your church group. Please contact us to enquire.
Self Help Africa's new harvest pack 'The Hands of Hope', is a free resource for churches and religious congregations across the UK. It is now available and can be downloaded or posted to you.
|  | The pack is full of ideas and activities, and is ideal for family services, house-groups, youth groups and children's groups who are interested in supporting our work.
Hands of Hope is based on readings from Leviticus, James and Matthew and contains sermon notes, service and music ideas as well as details of our work, fundraising and children's activities.
'Hands of Hope' also presents stories and accounts of some of those who have found hope again through Self Help Africa's work.
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There is a Powerpoint presentation to accompany the Hands of Hope Pack which will be available in September.
If you are interested in receiving a pack, you can download it on the left, or send us an e-mail to recieve it through the post. |
Church fundraising news |
Chiselhurst Churches have been supporting Self Help Africa (previously Harvest Help) since 1995.
This year, Chiselhurst have raised £1000 towards the Project for the Reduction of Poverty in Eastern Province, Zambia. This money will go towards achieving greater economic security for 30,000 small scale farmers by developing off-farm business enterprises. The project aims to ensure that at least 75% of participants are earning $1 a day or above.
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Radlett United Free Church, based in Hertfordshire, has been supporting us since 1998.
This year, the congregation is supporting the Project for the Reduction of Poverty in Eastern Province, Zambia. Members of the church are holding a series of fundraising events including a garden party and open day.
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Read more about our project in Eastern Province, Zambia, here. |
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| | | The difference your gift of hope can make... |
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| | | 6 chickens | | £7 will provide a family with 6 chickens. These can be bred and sold for income the produce can be eaten for vital nutrition. |
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| | | Vegetable plot | | £50 will provide a family with seeds, tools and the training they need to establish their own vegetable garden |
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| | | Alternative income | | £100 buys sunflower seeds and trains a family in sunflower oil production - an alternative income if other crops fail |
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| | | Transform lives | | £1000 will help transform the lives of a whole community of at least 150 people. the package could include seeds, treadle pumps, training, goats or business loans |
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