Dear Suore Missionarie di S. Pietro Claver,

I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support, which has been instrumental in our mission at San Martín de Porres Parish in Buenaventura, Colombia. With your assistance, we have successfully implemented the Peace Seedlings Formation and Strengthening Project for Afro-descendant children and youth in our parish.

Through this initiative, we established three peace groups for children and one for youth in different neighborhoods, providing them with training in peace, reconciliation, and cultural identity. We also incorporated Afro-Colombian music and dance as tools for fostering peace, purchasing traditional instruments to engage young people in a meaningful way.

Your generosity has allowed us to impact over 200 children and 40 young people, equipping them with the values of peace and forgiveness. We deeply appreciate your continued support and keep you in our prayers as we work together to build a future of hope and harmony.

With gratitude,
P. Lawrence Ssimbwa, IMC
Pastor, San Martín de Porres Parish
Buenaventura, Colombia