Do you know that there were 80 million of orphans in the world in 2000, and now, there are over 150 million?
Do you know that 10 million children in the world are used as sex slaves?
Do you know that 16000 kids die daily because of mal-nourishment, and 38% of the world’s population is mal-nourished?
Do you know that, in some African states, as much as 46% of the population is infected with HIV, and these people would all eventually die from AIDS?
Do you know it only takes about $5US to cure someone from malaria, yet 3 million die each year of this deadly disease carried by mosquitoes?
These are very haunting facts. One cannot look at these facts and not feel a sense of sadness or even outrage – it is as if the world we are living in is cursed.
The curse, however, can be reversed, and we have to be a part of this solution.
Recently, I attended a talk by Tom Davis, CEO of Children’s Hope Chest. Mr. Davis is a man who frequently visits the orphans in Africa, and has established a foundation to provide the much needed care and services to those who are in the deepest trouble. He has also started a campaign called “5 for 50” in hope to advocate for the orphans of the world, particularly those afflicted by HIV and AIDS directly or indirectly. The five things Mr. Davis suggests, in my opinion, are quite doable, and should be done:1. Give 5 minutes a day to pray for those suffering from HIV/AIDS.
2. Give 5 hours a week to fast for those suffering from HIV/AIDS.
3. Give 5 dollars a month to the Five for 50 Fund and support worthy causes.
4. Give 5 days a year to travel overseas and help alleviate poverty and suffering.
5. Give 5 people an opportunity to join you on your journey.
We are all a part of this world, and those in the most need are not very far from us; in fact, they are living among us. Please, do your part to help reverse the curse. For more info, please feel free to browse the following websites:
Children’s Hope Chest
Five for 50
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