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Matsinho Community, Mozambique

When Isabel’s* mother remarried, following her father’s death, Isabel and her younger brother, Noah*, were not accepted by their new stepfather. They were therefore sent to live with their elderly grandmother, Henda*, in a small, broken-down hut. In a tragic role reversal, Isabel was left to take care of her grandmother. Local volunteer Care Worker, Antonio, happened to be passing by Isabel’s house when he saw Henda lying outside on an old sack, very sick. Little Noah was trying to light a fire while Isabel had gone to beg for some maize meal. Shocked by their condition, Antonio immediately brought some food for the family and took the grandmother to hospital. He shared their situation with the other Care Workers, who quickly became involved in helping the family. Isabel and Noah were invited to the Care Point every day for a nutritious meal and the chance to be children at last. At first, Isabel struggled to play and make friends. But over time, slowly, she began to blossom under the motherly love of the Care Workers and through meeting other children who had lived through similar circumstances.

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Julio* is a 10-year-old boy in grade 4 at school. He lives with his mother and 3 siblings who also attend the Matsinho Community Based Organisation (CBO). For Julio, being part of the Matsinho CBO means that he can receive physical support – like a daily meal – and also the chance to play with other children. Julio has found a new confidence in going to school since being given a uniform and shoes, and having his school fees paid for.

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The Care Workers from the Matsinho Care Point meet on a regular basis to pray and share the word of God together.

The Matsinho Care Point building.