WILLS POINT, TX – Literacy program care helped Genai move from hardship toward hope in a way she could hold onto each day. As she learned to read and write, she discovered new confidence and a deeper sense of peace. Read how this simple opportunity changed one mother’s life and now shapes the future of her children.
Genai sat among other women, much like her, all awaiting the start of something new. They may have had different stories or situations, but they all bore the same burden: None could read or write. But that was about to change.
Home had been no place of peace or comfort for Genai. Her father would return home from work drunk—and angry. Arguments were commonplace; hateful words flung about frequently. Genai’s younger brother, however, was showered with love and affection, while Genai felt neglected. Why was Genai treated with less care, simply because she was a girl?
There was no love for Genai, so she left.
Genai eloped and married a local carpenter—her way of escaping her family. As the years passed, and Genai gave birth to two children, the young mother still lacked the love she wanted. Through her situation was different, it seemed peace still was out of Genai’s reach.
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For many women in Africa and Asia, the inability to read results in deep social marginalization and a lack of confidence. An adult literacy class offered by GFA World restores their sense of worth and allows them to participate fully in community life. As they master these new skills, they encounter the peace of Christ through the kindness of their teachers. You can play a vital role in providing this beautiful expression of dignity to the overlooked. Explore the stories of mended lives and find your place in this mission.
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