UZIMA! (LIFE!)

 TBA's goal through UZIMA! is to reach needy young adults, vulnerable students, mostly girls, single mamas, those who are survivors, sexual abused and youth with disabilities, empowering them through sustainable trade training.

This report presents the successful work of TBA in Bukavu, South Kivu region, DRC;

the new class of 2023, with 9 students, began February 6, 2023 and will end October 30, 2023. The class will be offered 2 months of professional apprenticeship before graduation.

This program brings so much joy and confidence in anticipation of life transformation and success in our students' futures.

The teachers report that they feel so encouraged when they look in the faces of these vulnerable young students, and see how happy they are to be taking this tailoring course.

All of them are eagerly looking forward to graduation day in December, when they will exit the program and step our into a new trade career and make an impact on their lives, breaking the chains of poverty. They can't wait to start their own tailoring boutiques!

miracles...

 We have been asked “what is your strategy for risk mitigation?”

We can say:  PRAYER!

This summer, TBA was at the point of losing everything.....sewing machines, office equipment, furniture and the buildings themselves!!

the fire started at 3:30pm Bukavu's local time, while two church choirs were having rehersal in the church building. After a few hours of worship practice, they noticed billowing smoke. People from outside the church compound wer screaming because they knew a fire was. threat to the whole neighbourhood!

African solidarity works to mitigate the risks! Neighbours rushed in to assist the church!

Our youth came out from the church and jumped in as well, becoming firefighters, defending Wezesha's office, the church building, and TBA facilities for UZIMA and Tupende Wazee, all of whom were rescued from the fire!

The progression of the fire was stopped by young people using buckets despite having no running water or modern fire truck....amazing!!!

We testify: PRAYER WORKS! Our God hears us!

 Thank you so much for your patience! Our medical journey has still not completed, but God is at work and we are seeing His support!