Bruna and Ana Cristina, both mothers of children with autism, share how they found hope and support through Joni’s House Brazil, which they discovered through their church.
After taking a soap-making course offered by Joni’s House, Bruna and Ana Cristina started their own business making and selling soaps. This new venture not only provides financial support for their families—it also offers a creative outlet and sense of purpose and empowerment. Bruna and Ana Cristina’s families now have new opportunities, greater stability, and a strong sense of belonging in the body of Christ.
Source: www.joniandfriends.org
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Bruna
It wasn’t possible to work in a permanent job because of the care my son needed. I am Caio’s mother.
When he was born he had a disease in his bone marrow so he needed a transplant. During this process he had encephalitis that left him very weakened so he had to learnt to walk and speak and feed himself again. When he was six years old, we received the autism diagnosis as well.
Ana Cristina
I have a son that has autism. His name is Joao and he is 12 years old. I depend on the government’s benefits because I have to take my son to therapy almost every day and the cost is high.
So we decided to start our business.
In Brazil Joni’s House provides training and resources for families struggling with disability to earn much-needed income.
Bruna
We’ve learned to make soaps. First this income helps us at home and with the expenses. And second, I really need this for my mental health. I want to thank Joni and Friends a lot. This is a wonderful program. It has reached a lot of families in many ways: spiritually, physically and mentally in a very welcoming environment that serves families with disabilities and those with disabilities can come and feel welcome.
Story Provided By:
Joni and Friends
Producing Organization
Joni and Friends – www.joniandfriends.org
Recording Location
Brazil
Organization featured in this Story
Joni and Friends – www.joniandfriends.org
People Interviewed and their Titles
Bruna
Ana Cristina
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