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Forging brighter futures
For the people we serve in Asia we are particularly hopeful.
One of the people I met in Indonesia last year had a profound emotional impact on me. His name was Zachariah, and he was a similar age to my sons. I visited him in a vocational training centre in Jakarta. He was sitting on his own, with a mask on, in front of a sewing machine, and he certainly faced some challenges.
Thinking about him and my boys, I couldn’t help but reflect on how blessed they were, and what a challenge life is and will continue to be for Zachariah. He was on his own, but he was there at the training centre, determined to make a future for himself.
That’s why I love the work that we do. We’re supporting people to forge new futures for themselves. Given opportunities, determination and a small loan, the future for people like Zachariah can be bright.
This issue of Agency highlights some of the wonderful families we serve, and how, with your support, they are changing their lives for the better.
My sincere thanks and blessings for your support of this life-affirming work.
Scott Walters Chief Executive Officer Opportunity International Australia
Below: Zachariah, with Simon Lynch and Scott Walters at the vocational centre in Jakarta.
