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“The silence that surrounds children affected by HIV/AIDS and the inaction that results is morally reprehensible and unacceptable. If this situation is not addressed, and not addressed now with increased urgency, millions of children will continue to die, and tens of millions more will be further marginalized, stigmatized, malnourished, uneducated, and psychologically damaged.”

These orphans must not only be fed and provided with health-care; they must also be educated and trained so that they are able to grow and become self-sufficient. This will save the children and benefit their communities and the world.

  

Education is the most needed tool to help these kids in the future, which is why FOADAC has been pushing for school supplies all year round. last 2 years have been great . Thank you all for your support.

Please continue to send these school items as opfetn as you can. It will change the life of these kids one at a time. !

YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE A T-SHIRT AT ANYTIME TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE !

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According to the United Nations Secretary General
“It is now commonplace that Grandmothers are the caregivers for orphans. The Grandmothers are impoverished, their days are numbered, and the decimation of families is so complete that there’s often no one left in the generation coming up behind. We’re all struggling to find a viable response, and there are, of course, some superb projects and initiatives in all countries, but we can’t seem to take them to scale.”

Unfortunately this is true , for I have seen it in my own community. It is also tru that there are some great projects and initiatives in all these countries. But we need to create awareness in order to get these very much needed help to those who can truely benefit from them.

Thanks for your kindness always.

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Hope we are all doing well in the new year.

Came accross some facts that I wanted to share. 

This just might help you out there to make an attempt in helping.

Here are some reasons why you should :

In every other part of the world the number of orphans is decreasing, in Africa the numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. Here are some disturbing facts:

·         Over 30 percent of the children who die in the world are African, even though they make up only 10% of the world’s children.

·         19,000 African children die every single day

·         Over 1 million children are orphaned every year

·         There are more than 90,000 new orphans every month … more than 2,900 every single day

The numbers are staggering and the misery is unimaginable. Most of these children have been orphaned due to the AIDS pandemic, which generates more orphans than any other disease the world has ever known.

Traditional means of caring for orphans have been in place throughout sub-Saharan Africa for generations, but social and economic strains are drastically unravelling such practices. The demand for care and support is overwhelming.

Families and communities are struggling to provide for themselves, never mind taking care of orphans. Children are often raised by their grandparents, members of their extended family, or left on their own in households headed by other children.

While the physical needs of orphans, such as nutrition and health care, are the most urgent needs, the emotional impact on children who have lost a parent is also a serious concern. Having a parent become sick and die is a major trauma for any child, and affects them for the rest of their lives.

Many children die from malnutrition, lack of medical attention, or neglect. There are simply not enough resources to provide them with even the most meager necessities to survive.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year to you all.

Here we are, thankful to have seen another year. You must have experienced to good , the bad and the ugly of many years past including last year. 

The news media brings to us lots of stories of things happening all around the world. We see pain , we see suffering , sickeness , hunger and natural disasters

 " These stories, in additional to your personal stories and experiences, serve as reminders that in adversity we emerge stronger, if only we allow the spirit to triumph. This spirit recognizes only the ability to rise, not time, not years.  It remains young at heart and never sees the impossible or setbacks as life’s verdict on the will to live or effect change.

This spirit overcomes hardship and forces our instincts to react naturally in celebration. Whether in a raised tight hand fist or two asymmetrical fingers we celebrate as strong, resilient individuals, who welcome each year with a renewed determination to show compassion and invent solutions to the world’s problems.

Life events in the past year may have rendered you hopeless, discouraged, and resigned to fate.  May 2014 be your year to rise from the dungeon to the star that leads the kings and princess of the world to mangers, where they lay their gold and silver. "

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

 

Meaningfull Gifts

The holidays are upon us once again.
 Its been a whole year and I hope you have been kind to somebody.
If not , this is your one chance to do a good deed.
 Lift someone's spirit this holiday , put a smile on the face of a disadvantage kids face , help those in need , buy a toy for some child.
Stay in the spirit of love , caring and kindness.
DO YOUR BEST TO GIVE A MEANINGFUL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS. BECAUSE CHRIST GAVE US THDAT GIFT SO WE CAN SHARE !!!

HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON !!

 Anxious little onces at the orphanage waiting to get a gift !! This was a very fulfilling day for me.

AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW

I was very sad to hear of the death of a living legend. 
He did his time exceptionally well . Thus to celebrate his life is what we should do now.

He gave his all to humanity, teaching us how to forgive and love our enemies as thy self. He brought peace when there was none possible. 
Mandela gave his best no matter what and to whom.

If we can only give a little of ourselves everyday we can help lots of people in need.

Madiba - we thank you for the great example you have shown. The entire world will miss you. 
He was an icon to all but most especially , the African continent will never forget his impact-Freedom to the people. What a generous soul , doing extensive charity work, including the nelson Mandela Foundation as well as having a children's fund and the HIV initiative named after his prison number -46664-
He was a man after my own heart. 
Amandla-power , Ngawethu -to us ( power to the people )
I'll leave with two of his many great qoutes:

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.
Nelson Mandela 
 
Our children are the future , stand up for tham now. Join me so we can attempt to do our part now.

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
Nelson Mandela 

That is why now is the time to offer a helping hand and make a difference one small effort at a time.

MAY HIS GREAT & GENTLE SOUL NOW REST IN THE PEACE THAT WAS HIS MISSION.

Nelso

There can be no keener rev