Finishing Well stories
Original reporting by Solome Kalagala. Editorial by Wendy Allyss. Edits by Will Law.
Breaking the cycle of poverty is at the heart of the Karis ministry.
For a Karis family to ‘finish well’ is to be able to live a self-sufficient life, with the means to a sustainable income or a home of your own.
It is with great joy, therefore, that I can share with you some successful finishing well stories from 2023.
Abdul & Aisha
Linked with Michael & Charlotte through the Winchester Vineyard–St John's Kamwokya link.
We start with Abdul and Aisha.
A few years ago they were able to acquire 2.5 acres of land, where they have been able to grow food for the family. With the finishing well funds, they have now been able to purchase a cow!
It is hoped that the cow will produce sufficient milk to sell to the community as a source of income for a self-sustained life.
Abdul poses with his cow.
Cutting grass for cow feed
Abdul’s wife, Aisha, invested funds into agriculture, which now yields a crop with which to feed their large family.
One of their sons, Dalawusi, qualified as a mechanic.
A portion of the finishing well funds were used to buy Dalawusi a tool kit. This will greatly facilitate his ability to put his newly acquired skills to good use, and earn an extra income for the family.
Dalawusi proudly displaying his extensive tool kit and equipment.
The family are hugely appreciative of all the support and encouragement that they have received through Karis. We are equally proud of all their achievements and wish them well for their future.
Anna & Annabel
Linked with Becky through the Holy Trinity Richmond–St Peter's Wandegeya link.
Our next success story features Anna and Annabel.
Anna (Nana) was among the first of the Karis children to graduate from the YMCA with a Certificate in Catering.
Annabel began a course in Journalism and Media Studies but was unable to complete the training.
In consultation with the UK Link Family, it was decided to put a Finishing Well plan into action for both of the sisters.
Nana was supplied with capital to revamp her salon business and to add to her stock of second-hand clothing. Both businesses provide an income for herself and her two children.
Nana stands proudly in her shop!
Clothes and hair care!
Annabel was supported with capital to enable her to start up a juice business in Katanga. This generates an income from which she is well able to support herself.
Items that Annabel was able to purchase to start her juice business.
Nana on the left and Annabel on the right.
We are thrilled to wish Annabel and Anna all the best for their futures.