It’s not too late to give the gift of health and hope

Baby Grace* lay limp in her mother’s arms as Peter, the clinician at the Lisanjala Health Clinic in rural Malawi, examined the small child.

Thankfully, that day the Clinic had stock of the life‑saving malaria medication to help treat Grace’s condition – but this is not always the case.

Run by Sr Nilcéia, the Clinic provides healthcare for the hundreds of families in the Lisanjala rural area. Health issues such as malaria and malnutrition consistently plague the community, and Sr Nilcéia says, “It is hard to believe, but many people who live here are unable to think beyond their next meal. Sometimes this next meal is just leaves, grass, bark, or roots, which makes them very sick.”

Children like Grace rely on the medication and care provided by Sr Nilcéia and her team, but they rely on the kindness and generosity of supporters like you to ensure they can continue this life‑saving work.

We invite you to lend your support. Your faith‑filled gift will help many programs around the world – just like the Lisanjala Health Clinic in Malawi – meaning more children and communities in need will be given the care and support they need.

The generosity of Catholic Mission supporters makes an impact not only for those in need, but it helps encourage missionaries who work tirelessly to serve their communities. As Sr Nilcéia says,

“We take courage from knowing you are with us in this mission”.

We invite you to respond today by returning the coupon on the back of this magazine, scanning the QR code below or going online to catholicmission.org.au/hope. •

*Name altered to protect identity

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