Change for Lent

Lent is an important time when many of us reflect on our lives and make a positive change. People around the world come together during Lent to make a sacrifice, in recognition of the Christian festival, or for their own reasons.

African farmers make this sacrifice every day, not out of choice. Lent is an opportunity to show solidarity with those most in need, whilst improving your own life. With your help, we can make a permanent positive change to their lives.

We have some great ideas on small changes you can make this Lent – see below for a selection, or download the full pdf, to find out how you can help.

By Changing Together with Send a Cow, you can undertake to make these changes that will help to create a better world both for yourself and those in Africa.

 Selection of ideas for change at Lent

• Skip desserts this week and add the money you save to your Lent donation. You may feel healthier too!
• Pray today for all those children able to return to school thanks to the benefits Send a Cow has bought their families
• Ask your Facebook friends to become a Fan of Send a Cow
• Give a random act of kindness – give your seat up on the bus, let someone into the queue of traffic in the rush hour
• Plant a bag garden and try African growing techniques yourself! They are ideal for growing a few veg even if you have little space. To order a bag visit our gift shop
• Become a Family Friend and give all year round support to communities in need