Riding the waves of change in Africa

Riding the waves of change in Africa

Right now I am harvesting more corn than before – and my farm is better!

So says Fatuma (pictured with her mother), a farmer in Kenya, who has been trained in growing vegetables, farming and preparing herbal medicine by using plants.

This year at CRE 25 Ripple Effect will be inviting visitors to create a similar impact of hope and transformation across rural Africa.

Ann Hatton, Ripple Effect’s community manager, said: ‘You will discover how we can help your church on its eco church journey while engaging your congregation with global issues of justice, creation care and community.

‘The organisation works alongside farming families on the very front line of the climate crisis. Through training in sustainable farming, they grow enough to eat, build resilience and create opportunities for their children. And the impact doesn’t stop there: each family passes on their knowledge to more families – multiplying the blessing and spreading positive change far beyond their own fields.’

At the Ripple Effect stand visitors will discover practical ways a church can join this mission.

• Twin your church garden with a family in Africa, supporting three years of life-changing training.
• Sign up to Making Ripples for inspiring stories, prayer updates, and fundraising opportunities tailored for churches.
• Try African-inspired solutions like the Keyhole Garden – perfect for church grounds, boosting biodiversity and growing fresh food.

There will also be a seminar at CRE – ‘Eco church in action: supporting farming families in rural Africa’ (12.30pm, Thu 16 Oct, Talks Area 1).

‘I’d love to meet you at CRE,’ said Ann. ‘Together, let’s sow seeds of hope that grow into a harvest of transformation.’

• Ripple Effect are on stand K6 at CRE 25

Photo: Fatuma with her mother.

CRE 2025

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