Care and Share Bread Basket

Written by Lori Acton, Fount of Mercy's International Development Director

Over the past few months Fount of Mercy has been working to develop a relationship with and organization called Care and Share. One program within this organization is a women’s group, which involves about 100 women in total. These women have been working on such an interesting project in recent months called the Bread Basket. The women make small cakes and scones with the small wood-burning stove they have and sell their products to surrounding markets and schools. Almost entirely on their own initiative, this women’s group has organized and implemented a successful business, and it is now benefiting numerous people in their community – directly and indirectly. Right now we are working with Care and Share to develop this specific program, and hopefully see the impact of this program spread even further.