“I visited my
sponsored child Edna Nena in the Escolinha
do André school, in Xai-Xai, and it was a very special moment. I was very
anxious because despite the distance we created an emotional bond, which is
materialised beautifully if one has the opportunity to go there.
I had the greatest surprise when I observed, in situ,
the dimension of ALG’s activity and its importance. I visited several schools
with hundreds of children, a few communities, the ALG Local Partners and
accompanied the local volunteers in their activities.
I saw numerous children attending school, benefiting
from After-Class study support, having their School Meal thanks to ALG; I met a
deeply grateful mother for having a Portuguese Sponsor providing her child what
she could not on her own; I witnessed the happiness of a dozen women which
received a small loan [under the Income Generation project] which will help
them contribute to support their family and I was fortunate to participate in a
symbolic tea party with so little to offer but providing such feelings of
warmth and tenderness; I met the missionary sisters, ALG Local Partners, true
warriors on the ground every day watching over all the children and their
families.
I received affection, attention and gratitude at all
times. So much more than what I gave.
Thank you ALG UK and UPG Portugal for giving me this unforgettable
experience. I came back even more aware of the value a pound has when it is delivered
to ALG.”
Testimonial
of Maria do Céu S., a Sponsor under our sister charity UPG Portugal. She travelled
with her husband Filipe from Portugal to Mozambique, in August
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