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There are approximately 3.8 million children in South Africa who have lost one or both parents in South Africa. Today I want you to meet about 200 of those children who are attending Holiday Camp at Kwa-Ngcolosi. Watch the video to see the kids of Kwa-Ngcolosi, and the leaders of this special place, Milton and…

We heard this story of a four-year-old girl who was kidnapped from the bus driver who brought us to our game. Trafficking of women and children is so prevalent right now, it comes up almost everywhere we go. Trafficking and The World Cup from Tom Davis on Vimeo. This excellent video features kids from South…

Thank you for waiting until we could get the Internet working here in South Africa. It is slower than Ethiopia, and it takes hours to upload these videos. Here are the first videos in the Beyond The Game series, as we take you from the airport to the soccer match. Amidst all the excitement on…

Unfortunately, we tend to look at poverty in aggregate, worldwide terms. We are conditioned to statistics that tell us about the 1 billion people who do not have access to clean drinking water (which is the source of 80% of all disease and kills more people than violence and war). These are important statistics. They…

We spent the day in Kruger National Park in search of the “Big 5.” We saw them all except the leopard. These days are always relaxing and a little adventurous, especially for the boys. But whenever I come close natures fiercest predators, I am quickly reminded of the predators of children living in extreme poverty.…

Today we watched Chile win an impressive victory over Honduras. And although I have never been to either country–I found myself caught up in the excitement and cheering along with 50,000 other soccer fans. The scope of this tournament defies explanation. We were in just one of ten stadiums around the country. If you filled…

3.8 million. Although South Africa is the most developed nation on the African continent, nearly 60% of the population lives on less than $1.25 each day. Here are some of the faces of those 3.8 million children that Children’s HopeChest is working with in South Africa. The Challenge of South Africa South Africa is a…

The Heartwork/Desperation Band partnership has significantly impacted and improved the opportunities for ministry that we have here on the ground.  I am so excited about the work that has been done through the grant we have received.  Phase one of our CarePoint model is made up of a kitchen, a water source typically a well…

Friends, we sorely underestimate the value and importance of prayer. Apart from God we can do nothing–nothing at all–to roll back the violence and oppression in our world. Whenever I am tempted to think that I accomplish anything in my own power, it is time to get on my knees and thank God for His…

We all like some free stuff. This week, Kari Gibson is running a contest to give away 10 copies of my new book Priceless and 10 pounds of Saints Coffee. If you like winning free stuff, hit her blog today. Kari is an amazing advocate for orphans around the world. Check out her incredible orphan-themed…
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