SALT is an acronym for Shared Accountability, Lending, and Teaching. This CAM program reaches out to impoverished people through microloans, savings groups, and agricultural programs. Our goal is to walk alongside clients, helping them use the resources God has placed in their care and teaching them the importance of following Jesus in everyday life.
Namibia, a country named after the Namib desert, is nestled along the west coast of southern Africa. Namibia is known for mining precious jewels and other natural resources. Inside the city limits of Windhoek, the nation’s capital, businesses thrive. In fact, Namibia is considered to be one of Africa’s wealthiest countries. Despite the economic opportunities… Read more…
Isaac Burundi is a retired pastor and a part-time facilitator for a SALT savings group in Tanzania. He shares, “The SALT* program changed my life through savings.” Before joining a savings group, Isaac did not save money for the future. But as he invested in the SALT savings group, he learned valuable financial concepts and… Read more…
A great need for practical, Bible-based teaching abounds in impoverished countries. Occupational training for youth is especially needed. Many people in our world have not grown up learning trades and skills. SALT Vocational Schools in Bangladesh, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda seek to respond to this need. Students of these schools learn practical skills they can… Read more…
Saturday, November 27, 6:21 am
