Merci mingi

As many of you know, my friend and I hosted a clothing swap party for our joint birthday celebration. In lieu of presents, we asked people to bring donations for HEAL Africa, a nonprofit I have previously highlighted on this blog. Here is the fun email I received after donating the contributions:

Dear Katherine Brooks,

Thank you so much for this significant donation ($100).  Our executive director (Judy Anderson) just returned from Goma and again was so encouraged by the staff and the impact their work is having.  Not only are women realizing a new future, but communities are being restored and the fragile peace is gently expanding from village to village.  Judy met two young boys in one village who have been helped with loans.  They told her they are no longer living on the streets (and crime) but they each have their own small portable store and sell goods. With the proceeds they are now attending school and have been plugged into a mentorship program and are receiving life skills and good counsel.  They said their lives have been dramatically changed and they now have a future.  That’s what it’s all about- seeing change, one person at a time.

Thank you Katherine, for helping HEAL Africa expand these changes to others.  On behalf of our team and the Congolese community. 

Thank you, merci mingi,

Dick Anderson

PS… I like your handle--- chocolate puddings!