Africa

 I (Mindy) grew up with a heart for the children of Africa. In 2006 & 2007 I had the opportunity to serve in Zambia.  

You can read a little about these trips at the following links:

• Camp Life 2007 Weeks 1&2 In Pictures
• Mulibwanji

Clay with Sarah, our little girl in Kayonza, Rwanda

In November 2010, Clay and I made our first trip to Rwanda.  As expected the Lord changed us forever, and we are looking forward to how He is going to use us there in the future.  We are now sponsoring a young girl, Sarah, in the incredibly impoverished village of Kayonza.  $35/month covers her tuition, a new school uniform, access to center days and more.  For more info on this ministry, visit www.africanewlife.org.  If you are interested in knowing more about sponsorship please message us. 

Rwanda Fast Facts:

• In 1994 more than 800,000 people were slaughtered in 90 days. This was on the heals of decades of attacks based on tribal affiliation.
• Approximately 7,000 children live on the streets of the city Kigali
• The village of Kageyo is a refugee resettlement with limited resources and in need of much help and empowerment
• Majority of Rwanda lives on less than $1/day
• Borders Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda

Zambia Fast Facts:

• Ranked 7th in the world for AIDS/HIV prevalence
• 50% unemployment rate
• 86% below poverty line
• Approximately 10 million people ~ more than 1 million of these are orphans