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Living in Chad is tough. Due in part to its violence, poverty and massive movement of displaced peoples, Chad is listed second behind Somalia in Foreign Policy magazine's failed states index.
Read the latest from AIM missionary Naomi Duff.There is, however, a more subtle plague in this country, an understated Chadian oil revenue is fostering unprecedented prostitution disease that has attacked some of the bigger cities. Oil revenue is fostering an unprecedented amount prostitution, with many women migrating to Chad from neigbouring countries.
AIM is reaching out to vulnerable women, building relationships with them and their children, showing them the unconditional love and acceptance of Christ. Currently the project provides for some of the emergency needs of the women and their children. Once relationships and trust are established, the project will help to provide micro-financing for women to start their own small businesses such as hairdressing or sewing.
Donate online by including the project description: "Vulnerable Women in Chad"
To contribute by mail, make checks payable to Africa Inland Mission with a separate note indicating "Vulnerable Women in Chad" and mail to:
Africa Inland Mission
1641 Victoria Park Ave.
Scarborough, ON M1R1P8
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