Rising food and fuel prices will push over one billion people into famine or malnutrition this year.

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Hunger on the Rise
Rising food and fuel prices will push over one
billion people into famine or malnutrition this
year.
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Enough Food, but for Whom?
The real challenge is not the volume of food
available it is the problem of food being in the
wrong place and at a price the poorest cannot
afford.
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What is Microcredit?
Its a small amount of money loaned to people who
do not have access to formal financial
institutions, such as banks.
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MicrocreditThe Sharing Way
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Esther in KENYA
The fear is gone. I can now comfortably take
care of my family. I have achieved a lot in a
short time even though I am a widow, because of
the compassionate assistance of Africa
Brotherhood Church and The Sharing Way. I thank
God for them all.
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Krupanmaya Savings Group in INDIA
The chatter rarely stops as these women string
flowers together to form the garlands that
symbolize blessing and good fortune in India.
There is much to discuss as these women think
about expanding their business to better support
their families.
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Elena in EL SALVADOR
Elena received a microcredit loan to increase her
production of saltenas or meat pies. With
her loan she purchased a small oven and more
baking supplies. She has a ready market in local
schools and colleges.
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Quick Questions about Microcredit

1. Why give loans to the very poor for
   self-employment?
2. Are they charged interest?
3. Are the loans repaid?
4. Why business loans and not some other form of
   aid?
5. How does microcredit help the poor?

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Discussion

1. Recall the first loan you ever got and what you
   used it for.
2. How have rises in food prices effected you and
   your family?
3. How have rises in fuel prices effected you and
   your family?
4. What would you have to cut out of your life is
   you were spending 80 of your income just on
   food?
5. How is God calling you to respond to this crisis
   in the world?