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Dec 19, 2022
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Launching The Year of Hope - 2023
Hope! We all need it, and only God can provide it, with it we can do great things.
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Dec 14, 2022
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Nakantu Faces Tremendous Challenges
Nakantu's neighbors were inspired, not only by the changes at her house but even more by the sparkle in her children's eyes. Read her story.
Dec 13, 2022
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Crown Financial Ministries and FARM STEW Partner to Bring Financial Freedom
The Money Map is a special tool created by Crown that FARM STEW uses to share enterprise lessons.
Dec 13, 2022
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Amazing Facts FARM STEW Interview with Pastor Doug Batchelor
Learn about the recipe for abundant life along with Pastor Doug Batchelor.
Dec 1, 2022
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Helping People Help Themselves and Others
James and his wife were FARM STEW volunteers in Magada village, but I learned that they were not just any volunteers.
Nov 24, 2022
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Happy Thanksgiving 2022
FARM STEW has many reasons to be thankful this year, and you are one of them!
Nov 3, 2022
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A mother's journey for water... Join the trip!
Journey with us to find water and hope in this African village!
Oct 20, 2022
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FARM STEW Close to Home
The poorest and most vulnerable people in the world live, where FARM STEW focuses the most, however there are those in need all around us.
Oct 11, 2022
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Zambia- "Now I just come into my garden!"
Thanks to our FARM STEW Family, we are stretching into Zambia. That makes it possible for these women to stretch to feed their children!
Sep 19, 2022
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Illinois Woman Founds Group That Trains Global Hunger-Fighters
An article from Illinois Farmer Today Publication
Sep 1, 2022
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Dare to Dream - 3ABN Urban Report “Meeting The Crises Of Hunger, Poverty, And Disease'”
“Meeting The Crises Of Hunger, Poverty, And Disease'”
Aug 7, 2022
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FARM STEW - ASI 2022 Update from South Sudan
Thank you, ASI and all of our matching donors! You are making a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people, equipping them to add
Jul 1, 2022
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Let Freedom Ring!
Celebrating fifty-five wells in Uganda and South Sudan!
Jun 17, 2022
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From Drinks to Bricks and Freedom!
Stretching towards a brighter future!
Jun 10, 2022
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A Recipe of Abundant Life and a Health Message for the Global Church
This seminar is a vision casting of the potential impact of FARM STEW that will be realized when the laity adopts and share FARM STEW!
May 4, 2022
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Breaking News! FARM STEW is in the Philippines
FARM STEW is in the Philippines!
Apr 30, 2022
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April Updates
So much has happened. I just can't wait to tell you!
Apr 5, 2022
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Abundance in Cuba Audio Testimony
Listen to our ministry partner in Cuba, Henry Stubbs, who leads out in the World Youth Group, share this testimony and more!
Apr 5, 2022
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Rocket Stove Training Video
See how we make rocket stoves that directs the smoke away for healthier lungs!
Feb 16, 2022
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Milk From A Seed?
How Can A Seed Produce Milk?
Jan 24, 2022
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FARM STEW Featured on 3ABN - Planting Seeds for the Kingdom
Enjoy the program where we share how God is stretching us to share the recipe of abundant life.
Jan 15, 2022
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Why is 4,898 an Exciting Number?
Freedom from Shame in South Sudan!
Jan 12, 2022
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Your Support is ASOME!
Hear Directly from Medical Students taking the FARM STEW Course at the Adventist School of Medicine in Kigali, Rwanda!
Dec 23, 2021
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He Said Grow - Alternative Spring Break March 2022
He Said Grow- missionary training launch!
Dec 22, 2021
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Merry Christmas from FARM STEW!
Christmas Greetings and An Invitation To Stretch!
Dec 21, 2021
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Doreen Rejects Fear and Stretches Her Faith
To fear or fear not, that is the question.
Nov 25, 2021
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Happy Thanksgiving from FARM STEW
Joy's Thanksgiving 2021 Message
Oct 18, 2021
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Latrine Slabs for South Sudan!
We are happy that our communities in South Sudan have received their latrine slabs!
Oct 18, 2021
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New Headquarters and A Visit from a Parliament Member for FARM STEW Uganda
The FARM STEW Uganda team has been keeping busy! In this blog, you'll learn more about what they've been up to.
Sep 29, 2021
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Making Soymilk the Village Way
While at the HEART Village, we made soy milk the village way! Check out the video to learn more.
Sep 23, 2021
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'FARM STEW Made Me a Resilient Woman!'
Grace Tom on the Mugali village explains how FARM STEW helped her go from a struggling refugee to a thriving wife and mother.
Sep 23, 2021
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Proof that God's Diet Plan Works!
Science is proving what the Bible says about a diet rich in fruits and vegetables!
Sep 16, 2021
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South Sudan to Face Hunger Crisis... but FARM STEW Can Help!
The World Food Program (WFP) has announced that as of October 2021 they will be cutting back on monthly food rations for South Sudan.
Sep 1, 2021
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Bewitched?!
Zirya, like many in her community, thought her child's frail frame was the result of witchcraft; but FARM STEW proved that wasn't the case!
Aug 26, 2021
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Let Freedom (from Shame) Ring!
Updates from Africa: Pads Sent to South Sudan!
Jul 28, 2021
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Thank you, Elder Wilson!
General Conference president Ted Wilson gives his endorsement of the FARM STEW mission, commending the work being done in Zimbabwe.
Jul 27, 2021
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It's Finally Here!
Our long-awaited Village Drill has arrived, and our team in Uganda is already working hard to install it!
Jul 15, 2021
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Going Bananas in Malawi
Check out the video from FARM STEW in Malawi!
Jul 14, 2021
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Learn More About Our Tree Nurseries in South Sudan
A variety of trees have recently been planted in South Sudan by our amazing staff, and we're excited to tell you all about it!
Jun 30, 2021
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“FARM STEW Update” - Urban Report
Check out this latest 3ABN interview to hear an update on FARM STEW!
Jun 29, 2021
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Clean Water, and Chickens!
During Joy and Dr. Sherry's recent visit to Uganda, the residents of Magogo expressed their gratitude for the work of FARM STEW.
Jun 26, 2021
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Richard's Wait is Over
Richard, a FARM STEW Volunteer in Mogogo Uganda, has been waiting for 35 years for a well! You said YES, but 30 other villages are waiting!
Jun 21, 2021
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"The FARM STEW trainers have improved the life of my community.”
The FARM STEW work is moving forward in South Sudan! Two officials in Magwi County share how FARM STEW principles help in their community.
Jun 20, 2021
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Fathers make all the difference all around the world!
You are helping dads help their families.
May 9, 2021
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Happy Mothers' Day from Malawi!
A Mothers' Day to remember! The following message from Joy gives a glimpse of her experience while visiting Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi.
Apr 28, 2021
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Hi from Uganda! Serving on your behalf in Africa!
Praise the Lord! After over a year of not going over to Africa due to the pandemic, Joy is back on the field!
Apr 26, 2021
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Easy Ways to Increase Your Vitamin D
What is vitamin D, and why is it so important? How much is too much? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Apr 6, 2021
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How to use a Tippy-Tap
Hand Washing at a Tippy-Tap saves lives! Here's how to do it right!
Apr 4, 2021
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Resurrection Reflections - Unless a Seed Falls
Up from the grave, He arose, but first, He was a grain of wheat that fell to the ground and died for us so that we might live abundantly!
Mar 29, 2021
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FARM STEW on 3ABN Latino in Spanish (en Español)
Entrevista a Joy Kauffman, fundadora y directora de FARM STEW y Elizabeth Kriedler de Santa Cruz en 3ABN Latino sobre el proyecto en Cuba.
Feb 9, 2021
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Wau!! Wow!
Thanks to you, we're heading North to Help More Churches and Children in South Sudan!
Jan 31, 2021
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ASI Hour: FARM STEW: A Health Message Serving YOU and the World!
COVID continues and your immune system has never been more important. Also, the world has never needed FARM STEW's Recipe more! Learn here!
Jan 22, 2021
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Collaboration on Container for Cuba
Ministries partner to boost aid to Cuba: FARM STEW, Care for Cuba and World Youth Group all love Cuba! Here's one way we're helping!
Jan 7, 2021
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¡FARM STEW en español! El año del "¡Sí!"
Resumen pictórico de los logros de FARM STEW en el año 2020
Dec 30, 2020
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“They come for the health messages.” The late Pastor Micheal Dhikubye, gives his FARM STEW Testimony
“They come for the health messages.” The late Pastor Micheal Dhikubye, gave his FARM STEW Testimony.
Dec 23, 2020
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Year End Recap- The Year of YES!
You made 2020 a year of Yes for FARM STEW in a world of No!
Dec 11, 2020
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FARM STEW Featured on HopeTV!
Hear Joy's Testimony! She always had an interest in healthy living, but little did she realize how God would use to form and lead FARM STEW!
Dec 5, 2020
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1 min - Is FARM STEW Success Real?
1 min - Video to share! Ruth shared with 6 villages, can you share with 6 people?
Dec 3, 2020
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"The Abundant Life" - 3ABN Urban Report -30 min video!
Have you wondered how to live an abundant life? 3ABN's Jason Bradley interviews Joy and Dr. Fred who are teaching people to do just that!
Oct 14, 2020
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FARM STEW’s Ideas Spawn Research Publication!
Never did Joy imagine her curiosity and the Lord's leading would lead to a scientific publication in the Journal of Biological Sciences.
Aug 30, 2020
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FARM STEW and Born to Grow to Collaborate on Threshers!
The partnership pays off for African Farmers!
Aug 13, 2020
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Freedom From Shame Thank You Message
Watch a message of thanks to YOU from one of the classroom teachers where girls benefited from your gifts last year!!
Jul 24, 2020
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Motorcycles Get FARM STEW Moving Again
Your gifts, and those given through ASI, have made it possible for us to get our FARM STEW trainers out to communities!
Jul 16, 2020
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Water Progress -First 1/2 of 2020
New and rehabilitated wells reach 2,700 people in the first 1/2 of 2020!
Jul 15, 2020
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Kahn in Zimbabwe with FARM STEW
FARM STEW International is pleased to partner with Kuda Vana Partnership! Kahn is a blessing in helping to
Jun 16, 2020
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FARM STEW on TV (3ABN)
Join Pastor John & Angela Lomacang along with Joy Kauffman as they share about FARM STEW International!
May 28, 2020
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Beets, Sweat and Blood
Sarah and her family, like many others in South Sudan, had no farm tools to use. FARM STEW had to do something and you made it possible!
May 15, 2020
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FARM STEW Benefit Concert by Adam Sabangan and Family Testimony
Enjoy beautiful piano music arranged to tell the story of FARM STEW by Adam! Adam's Mom said! "We have been so impressed with FARM STEW."
May 1, 2020
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First-hand testimony: The FARM STEW Short Story by WYATT
Botanist and storyteller, Wyatt, shares the problem in and hope for Uganda. FARM STEW's recipe is WORKING. See it in action in 2 minutes!
Mar 28, 2020
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FARM STEW Live!! Join our Intern Botanist Wyatt Johnston in Uganda!!
Get a taste of FARM STEW through this great adventure video! Wyatt returned to the US due to COVID-19 but he captured the essence here!
Mar 26, 2020
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10 Free Things YOU Can Do
There is no fighting force in the world more highly developed and efficient than a human immune system protecting you! 10 tips to help!
Mar 23, 2020
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Moody Radio Interview on Corona and FARM STEW
Join Joy Kauffman on a live interview with Ken and Deb Morning Show on Moody Radio, Quad Cities! How can you get involved & keep safe now!
Mar 20, 2020
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For such a time as this...
For such a time as this... FARM STEW's message has never been more important! We're committed to safely sharing it with vulnerable people.
Mar 16, 2020
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Clean Hands - Save Lives - Here's how to actually do it!
COVID-19 is sweeping the world. It won't solve this pandemic but, washing hands is “the most cost-effective intervention." Let's do right!
Feb 27, 2020
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FARM STEW Featured on the 3ABN Today Show
Join Jason Bradley from 3ABN and his guests Joy Kauffman, Dr. Frederick Nyanzi, and Cherri Olin with FARM STEW!
Feb 13, 2020
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JOYOUS Celebration is Overflowing in Wanyange Hill!!
The women of Wanyange Hill in Uganda are filled with JOYOUS celebration about the fact that water has been brought back to their area!
Feb 13, 2020
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Jonah's Recipe: A Natural Pesticide Solution
Discover how to make a natural "pesticide" solution using ingredients you can find in your kitchen!
Feb 10, 2020
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We Struck WATER!!!
We are SO excited that water has been struck in Magogo, Uganda as the drilling begins for the water wells!
Feb 5, 2020
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Jonah's Irrigation Innovation
Though it is a 2 mile walk to get water Jonah, our FARM STEW Agricultural Leader in Uganda, has come up with a irrigation solution!
Jan 14, 2020
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Ruth and Patrick's Innovation!
Watch as Betty introduces Joy to Ruth and Patrick. They have influenced several other communities with their knowledge of FARM STEW!
Nov 25, 2019
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Phionah's Story
Phionah has a personal passion for children’s health. A she leads FARM STEW training, she shares the power of hopefulness and gratitude.
Nov 24, 2019
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Collards for Cash
Collard Seeds have become a thriving business for Susan Naigaga. With a 14 cent investment, she now an entrepreneur!
Nov 22, 2019
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Water: Freedom from Disease and Drudgery
Mrs. Irene leads the FARM STEW Women's Group in Wanyange Hill. She lacks access to clean water. What will quench her thirst?
Nov 14, 2019
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Water: Coming from the Jungle
These girls that gather water from far away. A borehole well could provide Freedom from Disease and Drudgery!
Nov 7, 2019
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Gardens: Freedom from Hunger
Before I couldn't feed the family and feared farming since I thought it was a curse. FARM STEW made my turning point.
Nov 3, 2019
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Adventist Review - FARM STEW
In Uganda, Simple Nutrition Tips are Producing Tangible Health Improvements, FARM STEW making a difference!
Oct 31, 2019
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Pads: Freedom from Shame
535 girls more!! "These new pads are going to protect me... I am not going to worry anymore when my periods come.” Naki- 14 years old!
Oct 30, 2019
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FARM STEW Rainbow Salad
Here is a quick instructional video on how to make FARM STEW's rainbow salad. Adapted for American audiences.
Oct 25, 2019
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Training: Norah's Gratitude
Norah was struggling to feed her 4 children. But life has improved since Betty, a FARM STEW trainer, came. See her joy!
Oct 1, 2019
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Too Late for Jovia
Like so many African babies, Jovia looks so content and secure on her mother Jennifer’s back! But all was not well.
Sep 17, 2019
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Meet the Famba Family and see their Certified FARM STEW Home!
This Eastern Uganda Family has made great strides by implementing the FARM STEW recipe for abundant life!
Jul 12, 2019
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Refugee Fight Myths on Menstruation
Uganda's News featured FARM STEW Trainer, Margaret Dipio, a refugee who is "Fighting Myths on Menstruation" in partnership with AFRIpads!
Jun 27, 2019
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In South Sudan, you saved Baby Ketty and are seen as a “savior”!
FARM STEW Launched in South Sudan this year and already our impact is saving lives. Join Joy on a Journey!
Jun 20, 2019
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World Refugee Day 2019: ‘Your Period, Your Voice’
FARM STEW's new partnership launching in refugee settlements giving women and girls an opportunity to manage their periods with dignity.
Jun 20, 2019
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World Refugee Day 2019: ‘Your Period, Your Voice’
On World Refugee Day, we launched a new initiative; ‘Your Period, Your Voice’ alongside two of our amazing partners.
Apr 26, 2019
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Robbery Leads to Disease-Preventing Enterprise for Ugandan Man
Robbery Leads to Disease-Preventing Enterprise for Ugandan Man. Something as simple as tippy-taps are making an impact in rural areas.
Apr 18, 2019
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One More Reason to Kick the Sugar Habit
Sugar ‒ our collective sweet tooth craves it and global demand has never been higher. Need some inspiration to kick the habit? Read on.
Apr 16, 2019
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YOU saved a life! Meet Baby Joy!
Abundant Life in Action! Generosity is saving lives!
Mar 26, 2019
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Sharing a vision for FARM STEW at Southwestern Adventist Univeristy (start at 13 min)
Starting at Minute 13, Joy shares the vision and the challenge of FARM STEW with students. Dean Tate responds!
Mar 18, 2019
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Naomi could not attend school due to her fear and shame. Your gift can transform lives like hers!
 For many African girls, their entrance into puberty often leads to their exit from school. You can change their lives for just $15 a year!
Feb 27, 2019
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Health Benefits of Seeds
God made seeds. Packed with His own life force, they’re amazing. Our Creator, who knows our bodies best, told us to eat them (Gen. 1:29).
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