For when you think your life isn’t fair:
The government of Zambia says over 100,000 children die every year before reaching their fifth birthday. Poverty, starvation, abuse, and AIDS are the most likely culprits to steal their lives.
Kids Alive International began a project in Zambia in 1999, with a visit by members of the Kids Alive Canada Board who were aware of the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on the children of the country.
Today, Kids Alive Vice President of Operations Matt Parker says their ministry is helping to provide hope and a future for these kids. They have six children’s homes, three community schools, and care center programs in other parts of Zambia. There's always room for more. “We were recently given land in Mongu, in western Zambia, by the government. We’ve just opened our first children’s home on this piece of land.”
The dedication of the home took place just six weeks ago, and it provides a safe refuge for 18 children who were on the streets before being rescued.
And here am I, having had over ten times that much life.
With well over ten times fewer problems.
God bless those who serve these little ones!