Jan 26, 2026 • 1 min read
Journey to Belonging
Matthew’s journey highlights the discovery of self-worth and the importance of belonging.
In the village of Taha, Matthew lived among six brothers and sisters. He always felt that he was not important, so he was careless and selfish. One day, the Transformational Community Development (TCD) group taught a lesson expressing the idea that “You have value, your existence is important, and man does not live alone.” The words were like a light that entered Matthew’s heart. Since that day, he has changed. He has been cooperating with his friends in games, and his smile testifies that he has found his place and value among others.
Thank you,
Written by Bassem, Eman, and Keratina, GHNI TCD Workers
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