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GLORIA Khaitsa was so little when her mother died that she doesn’t even remember her.
Gloria’s father was known in their African village as a drunkard. Although he remarried
soon after her mother’s death, parental care ceased to be a priority in their home.
Gloria’s sadness and lack of purpose caught the attention of Food for the Hungry
workers – who decided to give her a goat.
“I had almost lost hope in my future after losing my mother,” Gloria shyly explained. “But when they gave me this goat, I thought I was dreaming. I immediately wanted
to give her a name.”
Gloria decided to name her goat Mwikhoyo – which means ‘Joy.’ Gloria’s goat immediately gave her responsibility and purpose. “Ever since I received this gift, I have cared for it by feeding it before and
after school.”
Eyes twinkling, Gloria continued: “I also prayed for God to bless it with at least two young ones. And guess what!
Mwikhoyo produced twins – and here they are!”
She pointed to the young goats and added: “This has not only made me happy because of the milk it produces and the new
young goats, but it has also improved my relationship with my father and
stepmother.”
Gloria’s parents plan to buy a calf with the income generated from the three goats – and hope this cow will help facilitate Gloria’s educational and health needs in future.
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