Every day, 6,000 children lose a parent to AIDS. Imagine living without Mom. Or Dad. For many children, it’s both - all because of this killer called AIDS.
During our adventure in Africa we learned some new language. One 3 letter word has captured my attention: “OVC.” “OVC” is shorthand for “orphans and vulnerable children.” Right now, in Ethiopia there are almost 5 million orphans and an estimated 11 million vulnerable children. As the death rate due to HIV and AIDS continues to grow on a daily basis, the number of vulnerable children in Ethiopia is projected to increase to over 15 million by 2010.
One of the ways World Vision is bringing real help and hope to people in real need is through Hope Child Sponsorships. For about $1 day, we can share from our abundance and provide tangible support to a child whose very life is at risk because of HIV and AIDS.
One of our venti dreams is to sponsor 50 orphans and vulnerable children in the Guraghe region of Ethiopia. If you would like to help make this dream a reality, please contact me.
Tomorrow, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Education yourself, pray, give, serve. Do something today to make a difference.
Dream venti…
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