News
Hardship to Hope
Sun Feb 8, 2009
Thomas Awiapo has a truly inspiring story of survival and success. Orphaned before the age of ten, Thomas survived bleak poverty and hunger in his small Africa village. His search for food led him to school at 12, and he eventually won scholarships to attend college and later earn a Master’s degree in the United States. Today he works for Catholic Relief Services training community leaders throughout Ghana and promoting outreach to our sisters and brothers in need throughout the world..
After the 12:30 pm Mass - Tuesday, Feb 10
Thomas Awiapo has a truly inspiring story of survival and success. Orphaned before the age of ten, Thomas survived bleak poverty and hunger in his small Africa village. His search for food led him to school at 12, and he eventually won scholarships to attend college and later earn a Master’s degree in the United States. Today he works for Catholic Relief Services training community leaders throughout Ghana and promoting outreach to our sisters and brothers in need throughout the world.
Thomas’ village received help
from Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
the U.S. Catholic organization
that connects prayer, fasting and almsgiving
with education about poverty and hunger around the world.
Thomas’ visit is sponsored by CRS
as a way to thank Catholic communities for their support
and to raise awareness about CRS’ mission and works, especially food security.
CRS’ food security programs
aim to ensure that people can access the food they need.
