Stories of Hope: Titus

Titus was 15 years old when his parents died of HIV/AIDS. Left with a 9 year old sister to raise, Titus was forced to drop out of school.

His story was like that of so many orphans in Africa: Titus and his sister were isolated, stigmatized, and despised by their neighbors. They frequently went hungry and could not afford medical care or pay school expenses. With no opportunity for a steady job, Titus worked as casual labor at the local market. He was trapped in poverty and hopelessness.

Titus’s story began to change when he joined ZOE’s Giving Hope project. Through ZOE, Titus was given the opportunity to start his own small business. He used his first Income Generating Grant to purchase a goat and began a breeding project. After his goat gave birth, Titus was able to rapidly expand his business. In addition to his original project, he also buys and sells goats from a rural market and resells them for profit in his village. He now has a herd of animals, 8 goats and 5 sheep!

Two years ago Titus had nothing. Today, your support means he is able to meet the needs of his family and save money to open a butchery shop in the future.