By: Dr. Max Lange
I just returned from Africa. On my last day in Uganda, I witnessed an incredible story. It is the story of survival of three brave young boys: Topher (12), Rogers (10) and little Joseph (8).
These boys live alone in a broken down shack out in the middle of a rural area. To get water, they have to walk for an hour to the closest water well. The bigger boys earn a little cash or get food by working in the fields, but it is never enough so they are always hungry. They are all alone in the world.
Their mother died many years ago. Two years ago, their father left them alone after selling the little land the family owned. What I saw and heard when I met these boys is probably one of the most moving stories I have witnessed. When I prayed with the boys, I asked the Lord to comfort them and to bring along people who would be able to help.
We left them a survival pak and made the promise to bring more food, but we need the help of our friends to take care of these boys and help them survive. Beyond this, we will find sponsors so that they can go to school.
When I saw these boys, I was reminded again of the mission of this ministry. There are so many children like Topher, Rogers, and Joseph who have been given no reason to be hopeful. Praise God for making it possible to offer these children a spark of hope by sharing His love with them and helping release them from the grip of poverty.
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If you would like to sponsor one of these boys please contact our office at 1-800-553-2328 or email sponsorship@childcareworldwide.org
