Doing good

“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I am in a team of people who advocate for displaced refugees in my church. Last night we had a meeting. I have a refugee family who has asked for money for food and for two weeks now I have been unable to secure them food because they must answer what have they done in the past seven months to feed the family. This is a valid question and one I must ask them. I secured an employment for the father on Tuesday, however in Nepal, where people are hungry they are paid once a month.

As a woman this is difficult. I am being trained to in turn train my refugees that there is no easy ask. We want them to be able to stand independent and not become beggars. We are teaching them to think and search for how best to school and house their children. How to find stable employment when you do not speak Nepali but rather Urdu, is a challenge. In Nepal refugees cannot be employed in big companies that must give an account for their activities. The government makes things hard but day labour is always available.

I have employed a refugee to do translation, however not all are proficient in English either, which they need to be to do the work I have. I am not allowed to solicit for funds to buy sewing machines etc but rather go to UNHCR for grants, even though I have a friend willing to help. I have never done this but it will be a good experience. Being harnessed as I am I am learning lessons that will stand me in good stead for what is to come. My team leader is willing to assist in all emergencies, but first needs to be sure the need for food is that, my role is to clarify the matter. 

Emotionally this is difficult! However, by God’s grace I will stand! Amen!

As John Wesley said, ‘*Do all the good you can*, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.’