Karen Fewster returns from Ethiopia to tell how charity projects are transforming lives

Karen, a member of St James' church Rowledge and area Christian Aid co-ordinator, has recently visited Ethiopia to witness first-hand how donations from Christian Aid supporters from the Farnham area are helping to transform lives.

Karen met with families from several communities whose lives have been affected by climate change, forcing them to become more resilient, and to adapt their farming methods to be able to grow enough to eat.

St James' recently caught up with Karen who told us “It was really inspiring and encouraging to meet and see people who have benefitted from the support of Christian Aid and its local Ethiopian partners, Action for Development. Now I have returned, I hope to share my experiences with churches, schools and clubs in the Farnham area, to speak about how rural communities in Ethiopia are adapting to the real and immediate pressures caused by the changing climate, and how they are already living with the serious effects of climate change which is taking its toll on people, animals and crops.''

Karen is available to speak by arrangement to groups and congregations. Please contact her directly on 07977 561 567