A day in the life of Thomas Awiapo. Thomas was orphaned before the age of 10 and survived bleak poverty and hunger in this small village. He was raised by his father’s second wife after his mother and father died of tropical disease. At age 12, his search for food led him to a school where CRS – with funds contributed through the CRS Rice Bowl program – was providing lunch. Because of this food, Thomas survived and continued school, earning a master’s degree. Thomas works for CRS and trains community leaders throughout Ghana.