Zimbabwe Mission
January 9th - 23rd 2010
Once known as the ‘breadbasket of Africa’, a land of freedom and abundance, it is now referred to as the ‘basket case of Africa’.
After gaining its independence 25 years ago, Zimbabwe has suffered from political turmoil which has depleted its economy and caused significant deterioration in social services. Severe droughts, guerrilla warfare, human rights violations, and lack of foreign investment and support have also contributed to the worst humanitarian crisis the country has ever faced.
Zimbabwe is a barren wasteland of tired and tormented people, with an atmosphere of hopelessness and a spirit of defeat. Broken down yet not destroyed is where Zimbabwe stands currently. It would seem that the international world and neighboring countries have turned a blind eye, Zimbabwe has indeed been forgotten. What has the impact been for the children of Zimbabwe?
In Zimbabwe, a child dies every 15 minutes from HIV/AIDS. Zimbabwe has the world’s fourth worst prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS and has registered the fastest rise in child mortality. Despite this, the country receives considerably less donor funding than neighboring countries. One in five Zimbabwean children are now orphans, parentless and abandoned.
Sadly, they are a burden to the already suffering nation. Can you help? We believe you can, more than anything we need your willingness, your hands, and most importantly your heart, to love where there is no love. God has gifted each one of us with talents, come out and serve these forgotten children with what God has gifted you in. May this forgotten mission field of Zimbabwe be once again remembered by the world and by you.
This country needs your love and your help! 
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