Refugee market in Adjumani, Uganda.
LETTER F R OM T HE EX EC U T I V E D I RE C TO R
Dear friend, Standing in the middle of the intersection with the red dust swirling about, I looked around and saw Seed Effect members on every corner. To my left, Joseph was chatting with customers outside his shop. On my right, Kiden was playing with her granddaughter in front of her vegetable stand in the market, while Gloria sold tomatoes to a customer. Across the street, members of Allendro Seed Effect group (one group that has multiplied into five!) were wrapping up their weekly meeting. On the heels of lockdowns and a season of economic hardship, I saw perseverance, thriving businesses, dignity, hope, and provision. These Seed Effect members have been empowered to move from refuge to restoration, but the impact hasn’t stopped there. The changes that started within the groups are now impacting their communities. (See pg. 12)
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