Widows of India

Om Shanthi Widows' Home hurts for lack of rain

Devastating drought conditions create desperation in Tamil Nadu. As the water crisis deepens, learn how the Om Shanthi community is struggling against overwhelming obstacles to bring fresh water to its most vulnerable residents. See link: http://journeysofsolutions.org/drought-india-widows-india-need-help/

Porters Project, Tanzania

Poles carry power to transform Raising-Roofs community
 

Following the landmark installation of the community's first septic system, electric cables -  carried via 15 newly-installed wooden poles - will soon reach the village! Learn how this long-anticipated development promises to dramatically change daily life for new home-owners Juma and Iasha and their neighbors.  See link: http://journeysofsolutions.org/guideporter-scholarships-april-17-update/

New Project Spotlight: Uprising Uganda
 

Learn how JOS's newest project is helping vulnerable children in Uganda - many of whom are orphaned or homeless - "rise above their poverty and change their world."

See link: http://journeysofsolutions.org/our-projects/uprising/

Widows of India:
New residents' plight raises need for medical services

Meet Saradha and Ghandi Mathi.  Like so many others, these poor women were abandoned by  family far away from home with no way of fending for themselves. Their plight has fueled Annelie Etter's drive to attach an intensive care and hospice facility to the Home. See link: http://journeysofsolutions.org/sarahda-widows-of-india/ and http://journeysofsolutions.org/ghandi-mathi-widows-india/

2 Wheels Project, Nicaragua

Promise of mobility, independence for ten hopeful students 

As needy students wait for funds - and donated bicycles - to roll in, project leads increase their fundraising tempo. Learn about their efforts - and about students needing sponsors - here. See link:  http://journeysofsolutions.org/2-wheels-project-april-update/