A single year can change everything.
Just ask the Cipriano family. When they joined Care for Life’s self-reliance program in Mozambique, their six children were undernourished, and school was a dream they couldn’t afford.
After the program, their garden feeds all six children every day. The family’s savings group helped them start a small motorbike taxi business that pays for school fees and medical care.
The First Year
The journey begins with food — seeds and tools for a small garden. Parents attend classes on nutrition and sanitation. Families learn how to budget, save, and plan.
Within months, hunger eases. Children attend school more regularly. Parents begin thinking about tomorrow instead of only today.
Building Momentum
Across Care for Life villages, these same stories unfold again and again.
- 88% of children are now in school.
- Infant mortality has fallen by 39%.
- Maternal mortality nearly 50%.
- 90% of families eat three daily meals.
These are more than numbers — they’re signs of resilience taking root.
The Next Two Years
The second and third years of the program expand on that stability. Families open micro-businesses, add rooms to their homes, and teach neighbors what they’ve learned.
Self-reliance isn’t charity; it’s confidence.
What Comes Next
The Ciprianos’ goal for year two is to save enough to buy another motorbike so they can hire a driver — creating jobs for others in their village. That’s the ripple effect of generosity.
When you give to Care for Life, you’re not only feeding families. You’re funding independence, dignity, and hope.
One year in, the proof is clear: surviving is only the beginning.
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