Ally Ouedraogo is celebrating being able to harvest enough millet to feed his family. It seems like a simple, ordinary story. But nothing could be more extraordinary.
This year's Christian Aid harvest appeal resources tell the story of Ally and his community reaping harvests on the edge of the Sahel in Burkina Faso.
Climate change is hitting this region hard, but with great determination and with help from Christian Aid, Ally’s community is reclaiming its land from the advancing desert.
‘Everything is a state of mind,’ says Ally. ‘If you decide to do something, it can be.’
‘We will harvest the desert.’
Will you stand with Ally?
Inspire your church to support people like Ally by telling his story this harvest time. We have a host of free resources for you to download and order. (To order more story leaflets with an A3 poster, fill out our online order form - see below.)
Free resources to download today
Ally’s story Download (921kb pdf)
Learn how simple farming techniques are turning lives around in Burkina Faso, and find out how to run a harvest appeal in your church.
Worship and information sheet
Download English version (846kb pdf)
Download Welsh version (695kb pdf)
All you need to run your harvest service. Includes background on Burkina Faso and Christian Aid partner Reseau Marp.
Powerpoint presentation Download (1.3mb ppt)
Tell the amazing story of Ally and his community in your church using vivid images and key quotes from the story.
Reflective video Download wmv
Bring the story alive with this moving video, featuring footage of Ally and his community and ‘Abide with Me’ sung by gospel artists, The Inspirational Choir.
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Free resources available to order
We also have resources to order. Click here to order online.
Ally’s story – leaflet and poster
Order more copies of the story leaflet with an A3 poster printed on the reverse. (Story leaflet also available to download now – see above.)
Gift Aid envelopes
Add up to 28% to your church’s donations using our Gift Aid envelopes.
Tea Time pack
Looking for a harvest fundraising event? Cause a stir with Tea Time.
SuperCake! pack
The children’s version of Tea Time. For hundreds and thousands of fundraising ideas, order the Supercake pack.