Johnmani is grateful for the self-help help he and his family received. The picture shows Pastor K. S. Johnmani at his chicken farm, which helps put food on the table for his family.
"All the families in my village lost their belongings and houses in the war. Many of us also lost our loved ones. For years we lived in fear and experienced hunger and disease while living in IDP camps," says Pastor K. S. Johnmani.
It has now been 5 years since the end of the war, and yet according to Pastor K. S. Johnmani, many people from his village are struggling to live a normal life. Some of the residents are still disabled and traumatized by the war.
Struggling to feed the family
The pastor used to struggle to feed his family while caring for church members, but thanks to help from the Danish European Mission's partner in Sri Lanka, he has new hope.
The chicken farm saves everyday life
With the support, he has been able to set up a small chicken farm, which his wife and children help look after. There are 20 chickens and every day the family can collect 15 eggs. This means that the family can get a nutritious meal and a monthly income of between DKK 170 and 213. The pastor is very grateful for his new situation.
In the attached letter, Danish European Mission asks for support for vulnerable Christians in Sri Lanka. Christians are under increasing pressure in the country. Extremist Buddhists harass and attack Christians. Attempts are being made to close churches.
But our partner in the area is helping Christians with self-help projects, Bibles and in some cases legal aid for persecuted Christians. In the midst of persecution, we want to continue to empower Christians with Bibles and livestock in Sri Lanka. Thank you for your help.
Support Sri Lanka: Self-help for poor pastoral families
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