PROJECT DESTINY

    In September 2009, Practical Living Institute (PLI) launched a Women’s Spiritual Development and Leadership Training
    Program named Project Destiny.  Project Destiny is designed to help SUDANESE REFUGEE women living in Egypt and the
    disenfranchised Egyptian Women to improve their quality of life. Barbara Davis, Project Director, lived in Egypt from
    September 2009 to November 2010.

    Phase One.  The women were provided with spiritual guidance and training for sustainable living skills.  The women were
    taught leadership skills, which empowered and brought transformation to their lives. They received training in Decision
    Making, Conflict Resolution, and Effective Communication and studied in great detail, the lives of five (5) women in the Bible.  
    Phase One lasted for nine months. Forty Seven women (27 Sudanese and 20 Egyptian) graduated from the training program
    in April 2010.

    Phase Two.  Project Destiny opened a Women's Center and a small sewing factory for the women in June 2010.  The center
    provides conference room space where the women can come to learn more about Jesus and the Bible.  The center has a
    small sewing factory where the Sudanese and Egyptian women work together to produce products that they can sell to
    generate income for themselves and their families.  Project Destiny has held two “Product Showcase” shows (here in the
    US) where the women’s products were displayed and sold.  The Women’s Center has four full time staff members who
    support the other women.  Weekly Bible Studies are held at the Center.

    Phase Three.  The Women’s Center is beginning its second year of operation. The Center is providing training in four areas:
    (1) Sewing, (2) Computer, (3) English, and (4) Jewelry Making.  In addition, Project Destiny conducts a weekly Bible Study
    class for the women.  Through the support of our sponsors, Project Destiny provided food to the women in the program in
    May 2011.  Project Destiny also helps families who have medical crisis, widows and those who lost their jobs as a result of
    the unrest in Egypt. The Center is currently producing unique decorative pillows for the home.  Funds from the sale of these
    pillows will be used to support the Center. Project Destiny has been asked by Saray Presbyterian Church to launch a new
    program for another group of women. This program will include spiritual enrichment training and technical skills
    development training.  The new program is scheduled to start in late September.  To God Be The Glory!!!
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