Harvest Family Fast Day will be on Friday 2 October 2026.
This Family Fast Day, we are sharing a story of our work from northern Zimbabwe, where drought has left communities facing severe food and water shortages. Twelve-year-old Tayla told us she often arrived at school hungry and tired after fetching water for her family. Without enough to eat and drink, she struggled to concentrate and feared she would fall behind in her studies.
But thanks to the generosity of parishes like yours, our local Caritas partners worked with Tayla’s school and community to build a solar-powered water system. Now the school has safe water for drinking and for growing vegetables, meaning they can provide nutritious meals to the children all year round, helping them to stay in education and develop their God-given talents.
Your parish's support this Family Fast Day will help more children like Tayla stay in school.
Other ways your parish can get involved
Share a simple lunch with friends and give as you fast
See the difference your fundraising can make
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