Service through the Perpetual Education Fund
"We have had a non-stop time since we arrived with classes starting from 8am until 4:30pm every day. Today, we went to Salt Lake City to be trained in PEF (Perpetual Education Fund). This program is designed for members of the church from 18 to 30 years old who can apply for a school loan. There has been 50,000 individuals helped since the prophet announced the PEF on March 30, 2001. This is a great program to help return missionaries get a job and take care of their families. The bonus is that now they have time and skills that will allow them to help the church in their wards, as leaders!" - Elder Basso
President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “I believe the Lord does not wish to see His people condemned to live in poverty. I believe He would have the faithful enjoy the good things of the earth. … In an effort to remedy this [lack of opportunity], we propose a plan … which we believe is inspired by the Lord. … We shall call it the Perpetual Education Fund... Education is the key to opportunity”.
For more information about PEF, visit the church's website here. (Image and story from pef.lds.org)
Read about Kebin's story from Belize.
President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “I believe the Lord does not wish to see His people condemned to live in poverty. I believe He would have the faithful enjoy the good things of the earth. … In an effort to remedy this [lack of opportunity], we propose a plan … which we believe is inspired by the Lord. … We shall call it the Perpetual Education Fund... Education is the key to opportunity”.
It has been a blessing for many returned missionaries. On my recent trip to El Salvador I was made of aware of those blessings realized with the people I was amongst. They are very grateful and a happy people as a result and work hard in the Lord's vineyard.
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