published in Hope Spots 2024 on September 9, 2024

Hope Spot 34 – Need a sensational smile today?

Etagegne has something to smile about…


The impact of water is life-changing. 

 

You can see the impact in Etagegne’s sensational smile in the photo below. If you look closely, you’ll see the ALWS logo on the LWF worker’s shirts. This shows how close you are to the people you help! 

 

Photo: ALWS, LWF worker with Etagegne

 

There are another 223 farm families just like Etagegne’s that are ready to access water. 

 

Water brings life. Farmers can grow better crops, make a greater income, and provide more for their families. 

 

Will you join me today and help a family access water?

 

HELP A FAMILY TODAY

 

Thank you for thoughtfully considering the impact you can make with a donation to Ethiopia. 

 

Your donation is tax-deductible, and goes straight to work completing the irrigation canal and training 223 farm families.

 

 

Be a blessing ALWayS: 

“Amongst life’s trials, 
a simple act of kindness
feels like a sunbeam piercing the storm. 

It reminds us that care exists even in chaos.” 

 

 

 

 

Thank you,

PS: Your donation (ideally by Friday 27 September) to helping complete the last section of the 635 metres irrigation channel will help more families like Etagegne’s overcome poverty! Thank you!

 

 

Your 5:1 donation is used wisely

 

♥ You help with practical care

 

ALWS has committed to provide $365,000 to support this Climate Resilient Livelihood Project in Lasta Woreda in the North Wollo Zone of Amhara Region in Ethiopia. Our aim is to raise this amount by Friday 27 September. Should ALWS receive income beyond this amount, those funds will be used to support other life-transforming ALWS projects. 

 

♥ You give ‘no strings attached’ aid

Information in this communication is based on data correct at time of writing, and may change. Funds and other resources designated for the purpose of aid and development will be used only for those purposes and will not be used to promote a particular religious adherence or to support a political party, or to promote a candidate or organisation affiliated to a particular party, or to support welfare activities as defined by DFAT. For more information, call: 1300 763 407

 

♥ Your kindness goes to work carefully

In 2023, ALWS ‘overheads’ (fundraising and administration costs as defined by ACFID Code of Conduct) were 15.43%. The 5 year average is 15.77%. A copy of the most current ALWS Annual Report can be viewed at alws.org.au or requested: 1300 763 407.

 

♥ Your privacy is important to us

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Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) is The Overseas Aid & Development Agency of the Lutheran Church of Australia – ABN 36 660 551 871

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