What Are Bridge Builders, Meaning Those Who Connect and Forge Ties Across Common Lines of Conflict?
There is much conflict in the world, and the need is great for bridge builders, meaning we need peacemakers to connect opposing parties. We see these peacemakers in many areas of life—in race, culture, economics, politics, religion, to name just a few. These peacemakers are often not concerned about recognition or notoriety, but instead they seek to build trust between two groups of people and create solutions to meet a need.
We have bridge builders at GFA World, too! Our monthly donors invest in building a bridge from hopelessness to hope, from lack to contentment.
Poverty creates a mindset of hopelessness and the inability to dream of a better future. When children or adults begin in one of GFA World’s programs, they don’t know how to dream. They’ve never even considered that life could be different. As they learn to read, write and gain vocational skills, they begin to see how their life can be different. They suddenly see that they could be a community leader, a professional, a pastor, a teacher. Mindsets begin to change.
When a woman learns how to use a sewing machine, she’s able to envision a better future—one where she can feed her children and send them to school. When a woman learns to read and do basic math, life opens up. She is suddenly qualified for more jobs, she can help her children learn, she can read street signs, and she is less likely to be taken advantage of in the marketplace. Literacy and vocational skills can transform a life!
You can begin to build bridges too! Through your gift of just $19 per month, people who are living in severe need in Africa and Asia can find tangible help—clean water, basic medical care, education, vocational training, women’s empowerment and more. GFA pastors also introduce people to the love of Jesus as their physical needs are met.
These solutions to improving lives are impossible without the support of generous donors like you. Will you join us in our mission to help provide tangible solutions for those living in extreme need in South Asia and Africa? We need your help.
GFA World has been building bridges since 1979 when we began our work. Through local pastors and missionaries, God is changing hearts and bringing hope to those who need it most. Will you help us bridge the gap?
Learn more about GFA Bridge Builders![1]. Donation Center. GFA World. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.gfa.org/donation/all.
[2]. GFA World Christmas 2024 Gift Catalog. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.gfa.org/gift.