He has been able to maintain his dignity. Nijaz hopes to employ a worker to help in his shop. People know of him and his work. Thanks to word of mouth, his fine craftsmanship and the compassion of North American Disciples, he is doing what he loves to do and is able to give back to his community a community still in such great need. Week of Compassion not only helped Nijaz rebuild his workshop, but is also helping Bosnia-Herzegovina heal from war.
S ometimes our gifts of living water are literally gifts of water.
The Rubate Teachers College in Kenya is a very important ministry of Disciples' church partner in Kenya, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. The college trains much needed teachers for this struggling African nation. When Week of Compassion learned that the school did not have a source of sufficient and safe water, a WOC grant was made to the school through the Africa Office of the Division of Overseas Ministries for a well. You donated the needed money, and last week Living Water, International sank a borehole at a depth of 140 meters. Classes and activities are taking place without students running to and fro to get water.