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The heart and struggle of Mozambican children during the country’s civil war ignited Michele’s moment of obligation. Here’s her story:
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Friend,
“Moment” stories like Michele’s below are streaming in and we’re so grateful. Thank you! Send us your moment of obligation if you haven’t already. Keep them coming, and share in our Moments movement!
From: GFC supporter Michele M., U.S.
My "moment" happened in 1988, when I was 26 years old and visiting Mozambique for the first time. The civil war was raging and millions of people had become "deslocados," internally displaced people who were forced to live in refugee camps or urban slums.
Meanwhile, back at home in Indiana, my kid sister Molly was only 14 years old. I missed home, and missed Molly. She was now the "only child" at home, facing the struggles many 14-year-olds face.
Everywhere I went, I met Mozambican kids who were almost exactly Molly's age.
I met Rosa and her gang of street girls in Maputo as tough as nails, fighting boys for the privilege of guarding foreigners' cars...and the 14-year-old boys at the deslocado camp, one so stunted by a lifetime of hunger that his body was the size of an 8-year-old but his face looked 18.
That was the moment I realized that being 14 is hard everywhere, but it shouldn't be that hard. No one deserves hunger and homelessness, especially kids.
Michele’s moment propelled her to action and today she’s a champion for vulnerable children’s rights.
Your moment can be their future, too. Give a moment by donating to The Global Fund for Children.
Your gift can free children from slavery and give them refuge from war, help them go to school, and get the nutrition and healthcare they need to grow up strong, and build skills for the future.
Thank you for your support!
The Global Fund for Children
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