
How Can We Help in Breaking the Spirit of Poverty?
Breaking the spirit of poverty is about offering immediate aid and equipping families with the tools and resources so they can lift themselves out of poverty for good. GFA World empowers impoverished African and Asian families and gives them opportunities, hope and dignity so they can transform their own lives. The journey from poverty to self-sufficiency isn’t easy, but it’s possible with the proper support.
Breaking the spirit of poverty takes more than just providing a temporary fix. It’s about addressing the root causes and offering long-term solutions that help people stand independently. GFA World focuses on sustainable ways to help families thrive. Here are some of the practical ways you can make a difference:[1]

True empowerment comes when people are given the skills to provide for themselves. That’s why we offer vocational training programs in impoverished regions where we serve, teaching practical trades like welding and tailoring. For just $75, you can help someone gain the skills needed to secure a job, earn a steady income, break free from poverty, and create better opportunities for their family. This training also opens the door for them to hear the life-changing message of Jesus.
Women in many parts of South Asia often face overwhelming challenges, such as poverty, illness and a lack of necessities. Through the Hope for Suffering Women fund, your $50 donation can help a woman struggling to make ends meet by providing food, rent or medical care. Your support meets urgent needs and opens doors to a brighter future for these women and their families.

For just $25, you can provide a family with a blanket to keep them warm during the harsh winter months. In areas where homes often lack insulation, this simple gift can mean the difference between a cold, sleepless night and a warm, peaceful one.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet it’s lacking in many South Asian regions. For just $30, you can provide a family with a BioSand water filter, which removes impurities and ensures the water is safe to drink. In addition to improving health, this also offers an opportunity to share the message of the Living Water Jesus offers.

Many families live in homes that aren’t strong enough to withstand harsh weather conditions. For $225, you can provide tin sheets to help reinforce their roof, protecting them from monsoon rains and ensuring a safer, more secure home. This gift provides not just shelter but peace of mind.
For families struggling to make ends meet, a sewing machine can be a key to financial independence. A $100 donation can provide a sewing machine, allowing someone to start a tailoring business and support their family. This simple tool and the extra income it can provide can also enable them to send their children to school, breaking the cycle of poverty for future generations.
Malaria is a deadly threat in many parts of South Asia, but with your $10 donation, you can provide a mosquito net to protect a family from this disease. Your gift helps families sleep safely at night, knowing they’re protected from illness.
When you help support a family, you provide for their immediate needs and offer a way out of poverty. Your donation towards vocational training, medical aid or a simple blanket will make a lasting impact. Let’s break the spirit of poverty so families can live in freedom.
Learn more about how GFA World is breaking the spirit of poverty and providing hope![1] “Empowering the Poor.” GFA World. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.gfa.org/donation/browse/items/joy-of-work.