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Growing a New Income Source During COVID-19

Guatemala Reported by Convoy of Hope

“We were not well during the pandemic,” Carla said.

The economic impact of COVID-19 robbed Carla’s parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles of their jobs. All 11 people lived under the same roof, wondering how they would provide for themselves.

Convoy of Hope’s Agriculture program provided a solution. With education, supplies, and a replenished sense of hope, Carla and her family found a new way of life. Now, they have reliable access to nutritious food and an additional source of income to sustain them financially.

“We have learned so much. Thank you,” Carla said. “May God bless you and keep using you in a mighty way.”

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“When I arrived, everyone welcomed me in. I have never felt at home like I do here. Everyone has become my brothers and sisters, and they were there to help me.”

Amina recently settled into life in Portugal, where Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment team welcomed her and her