toilets and delivering 30 mattresses to those in need. Many of our Income Generation Projects (IGPs) were successfully adapted to the current circumstances, continuing to empower vulnerable women and families with a steady source of income. We were able to respond to an increasing demand for emergency aid for vulnerable families out of work due to the pandemic; providing essential food, medical assistance and baby formula for those in need. Fortunately, our small organisation continued to receive support from our beloved community to withstand the impacts of this pandemic.

It was an incredible achievement to implement so many lifechanging projects this year despite challenges of the pandemic. As we continue to adapt and expand our projects in the current climate, more people in rural Eswatini benefit from our great work. The PDI Team and truck are a symbol of hope for many, and clients are full of gratitude and praise. This is a reflection of the hard work by our International Team and volunteers who tirelessly continue to bolster support and raise funds to ensure the survival of PDI and its projects.

The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects will be long-term on underprivileged communities and the global economy at large, so we continue to be thankful for how our global community’s relentless support allows us to make dreams possible.

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