New Helping-Hand Resources

Long-time supporters of our work and readers of Develop will be familiar with the Helping-Hand Appeal. Each year this fundraising appeal supports a different area of The Salvation Army’s international community development work. During 2025 the focus is Food Security featuring inspiring stories from our Raising Champion Farmers project in Zimbabwe. Turn to page 12 to read more.

The Helping-Hand Appeal is a fantastic way to engage your community in supporting The Salvation Army’s international work. Each year we create a series of resources that fit the appeal theme and highlight the projects taking place around the world to help people feel informed and involved.

This year Family Ministries’ Connect resource reflects on the theme of ‘Nurturing Land, Harvesting Hope’, offering opportunities for discussion, prayer and reflection.

For younger audiences, Jump IN! provides Bible based sessions designed for pre-school children. The

‘Food Security’ session explores this year’s Helping-Hand theme through the Parable of the Sower, incorporating songs, crafts and sensory play ideas to make learning interactive and engaging.

To bring the Raising Champion Farmers project to life, we have also created six videos. These give you the opportunity to learn more about the project and hear directly from five farmers who have developed their skills through the project, witnessing its impact on their lives.

Beyond fundraising, the Helping-Hand Appeal is about raising awareness and fostering a sense of global community. Whether through prayer, learning or giving, we invite you to be part of this journey. Together we can stand alongside communities as they strengthen sustainable farming practices, enhance food security, and build resilience for the future.

Find out more and view all resources at www.salvationist.org.uk/helpinghand