Chilly weather and chili peppers 🌶️

Welcome back to the newsletter! We’re reaching the last few weeks of 2024 and entering into the festive holiday season. Meanwhile, programming continues as our team members are on the ground serving across the globe (you can read more about disaster and program updates on our social media channels).

This week, we’re honoring those who are making strides to see transformation and sustainability in their own communities and sharing some free resources to make your holidays meaningful. We hope they help you find practical ways to support the future of Convoy of Hope and support those in need around you. 

Let’s jump into it!

Lead the way

Laxmi is a woman in her sixties leading the way in her community by encouraging other women to adopt modern agriculture techniques.

Before joining Convoy’s Agriculture initiative in Nepal four years ago, she encountered several challenges that made it difficult to have additional income. 

“Before Convoy training, I only knew traditional farming — rice, millet, and potatoes. It was just enough to survive,” she said. “Now, I can grow crops that let us thrive.”

With training from Convoy’s agriculture specialists, Laxmi is now growing high-value crops, including cauliflower and chili peppers, on her farmland. In addition, Convoy helped her with proper equipment and resources, including high tunnels, organic pesticides, and fertilizers — along with training on crop rotation — to grow her organic farming business.

“I’m proud that my farm is 100% organic,” she said. “It makes a far better product and is healthier for my family.”

Read more about Laxmi’s organic farming business, and visit our Agriculture page to help Convoy continue training farmers to impact their communities.

Make the most of 2024

If you are looking to make an end-of-year donation, support a cause you care about, or even learn about what opportunities are out there, you’re in the right place! 🥳 We want to equip you with easy ways to make the most of your holiday giving.

Here are a few impactful ways you can partner with Convoy before the end of year: 

1) 2024 Gift Catalog – We are excited to share this year’s Gift Catalog with you and your family. There are several options, including individual items or bundles, if you want to spread your impact within a certain program. Here are a few featured items that directly support Convoy’s Children’s Feeding program:

• Feed a Child — Help guarantee a child will receive nutritious meals and an education. 
• Medications & Vitamins for a Child — Help children receive medical treatment against parasites so they can absorb the nutrients in their food. 
• Better Access to Clean Water — By improving access to clean water, you help communities better address short- and long-term needs. 
• Care for a Child Bundle — Ensure a child receives medication, vitamins, better access to clean water, and food for a year.

2) Giving Tuesday — Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, December 3, the globe is gearing up for an annual day of giving. From showing kindness to your co-worker to supporting a local charity, no gesture is too small. Stay tuned on Convoy’s social channels for more information and visit catalog.convoyofhope.org to learn more. 

3) Winter Essentials – It’s time to welcome the holidays by visiting hopesupplyco.com for some cozy crewnecks, sweatshirts, embroidered hats, and more! Every purchase helps Convoy deliver hope to more people around the world. Check out the new winter collection and snag 20% off on your first order.

That’s a wrap on this week’s Hope Makes It Happen! As you go, would you share this newsletter with your friends and co-workers? It gives more people a chance to get involved and make a difference. Thank you!