Cosette Swart is a delightful child full of joy and grace. She inspires her parents and others to see the world through a different light. We often feel that we can't make a difference, that we don't have enough money, time or talent to make a real change. Cosette isn't bothered by the fact that she can't change the whole world, instead she focuses on what she can do. Her plan will tangibly change some people's lives, and that is something worth doing.
Cosette's plan began when she was informed to the sad truth, many people around the world die because they do not have enough food to eat. With the innocence of a child, she wanted to help some of these people and so a plan was made. With the help of her parents she decided to start saving money in a jar to put towards purchasing a cow for people in need. They began to brainstorm ways she could earn some money and it didn't take long for them to come up with the idea to try and sell some of her paintings. Friends, family, and friends of friends have been so generous and encouraging helping to make this plan a reality.
As Cosette began to paint, the interest was incredible. From around May to August she raised $1900 for world vision. She was able to buy a cow, a sheep and an alpaca. She also purchased a Mongolian Ger, a traditional one-room dwelling, constructed of durable felt-lined canvas stretched over a wooden frame and floor to withstand sever weather.
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