Dear Friends,
I’m so excited that you have this issue of ECHO News in your hands! It is a “picture window” on how ECHO works. And, by God’s grace and goodness, it is a rich, extensive, and deeply encouraging view.
We all know that the problem of global hunger and malnutrition is massive, with an estimated 850 million men, women, and children tragically impacted. So ECHO works very strategically to tackle this massive challenge:
- We pursue approaches that are reliable, sustainable, and make a lasting difference;
- We directly equip women and men, who farm and garden, to do so much more effectively in order to increase both their food production and the nutritional benefits of what they produce; and,
- We provide knowledge and training resources to partners who are positioned to spread beneficial plants, practices, and appropriate technologies to additional communities and networks.
The results are astounding! Independent assessments of ECHO’s work have concluded that over 1 million children, men, and women benefit from the spread of ECHO’s direct training each year. In addition, ECHO partners share knowledge and resources gained from ECHO with over 2 million women and men each year. And all around the world, this results in more people coming to know the life-giving grace of God.
Independent assessments of ECHO’s work have concluded that over 1 million children, men, and women benefit from the spread of ECHO’s direct training each year.
This issue of ECHO News introduces you to some of the very special people, from around the world, with whom we are privileged to share Hope against Hunger. As you read their stories of engagement and impact, please join us in giving thanks to the God who invites us to work together to plant and water and is graciously faithful to “make the seed grow”!
By God’s grace,
David Erickson, President/CEO
P.S. I pray you see yourself pictured in this inspiring view into how ECHO works. Your prayers, volunteer support, and financial partnership make the “planting and watering” possible.
