Thirty years ago the United States of America sent Peace Corps volunteers to Bolivia. Listening to the still, small voice within, Community of Christ members Duane and Marlene Anderson listened to their hearts and returned to the country after their volunteer service. The Andersons helped to develop CEDESPAR, an organization that works with communities in holistic ways. Recently CEDESPAR was drawn to the potential of a tea growers’ cooperative in Chapare. Their AgroTe tea and green tea is popular throughout Bolivia. When its packager’s commitment expired, the cooperative did not have a way to get its products to market. CEDESPAR worked with AgroTe to get the market back and expand it.

A World Hunger grant helped buy an automated bagging machine. Now 103 families have jobs and can put food on their tables. Using skills learned through working with the Andersons, in Community of Christ, and at college, CEDESPAR’s young adults are well on their way to transforming their country. Your contributions to World Hunger provide tangible help to families in need. Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.

—Art Smith, president,
Northwest of South America Mission Center