Five months without work: What keeps a family from falling back into poverty?

After 12 years of growing her sewing business in Paraguay, Antonia suddenly went five months without work. Watch how her Christ-centered microfinance group through Diaconía, HOPE International’s partner in Paraguay, rallied around her and helped her get back on her feet.

Published October 8, 2026

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