We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual Forgotten 5K Run, 1 Mile Mosey & Unforgettable Costume Contest will be returning to Mechanicsburg, PA on September 7th, 2013! This event is annually organized by volunteers and all of the proceeds go to help children orphaned by AIDS in Zimbabwe & Zambia! For the competitive runner, the [...]

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Pastor Fibion serves Forgotten Voices as Spiritual Ministry Advisor. He was our former Zimbabwe Director. In his role, Fibion shares a weekly devotion with the Forgotten Voices family. Please enjoy this reflection from a pastor with a deep passion for bringing others to the heart of God. 12.17.12 – By Faith We Can Walk A [...]

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Hello, and Merry Christmas! Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Alex Waardenburg and I am the new volunteer Director of Student Relations at Forgotten Voices. My history with Forgotten Voices actually began in 2004 when I went to Zimbabwe at the same time as Ryan Keith’s team. I actually have photos of [...]

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I live a very privileged life; I grew up in a Christian home with wonderful, loving parents who encouraged me to chase my dreams. I attended a four-year college where endless opportunities lay at my fingertips. I graduated with a teaching degree, entering public education with hope and passion for my students. I worked hard to make learning meaningful [...]

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Dear Friends of Forgotten Voices, As I am relatively new to the Forgotten Voices leadership Team, I want to introduce myself. I’m Jeff Niemitz and I’ve taught Earth Sciences at Dickinson College for over 35 years. This makes me the oldest member of the Leadership team by far but I never cease to be amazed [...]

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Forgotten Voices exists in response to the African AIDS crisis, where an estimated 1,000 children are orphaned every single day in Zimbabwe and Zambia combined.   *How is Forgotten Voices making a difference in the lives of these precious children and their communities? Forgotten Voices works through carefully selected partnerships with local churches in Africa [...]

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Forgotten Voices is blessed to announce that a 100% volunteer team is bringing the Forgotten 5K, 1 Mile Mosey, and Unforgettable Costume Contest back to Mechanicsburg, PA on September 8th, 2012! The event is sure to be a blast, with a competitive 5K race along with a family friendly 1 mile fun walk. Hand carved pieces [...]

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My kids are always excited to see what I bring home after I have traveled abroad. Since I really did not buy much the past two weeks, I entertained them with some 2 Rand coins and some Nando’s commercials (their holiday advert remains one of my favorite YouTube videos). It sparked conversations about conversion rates [...]

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For Father’s Day this year, we decided to ask two of our leadership team members their thoughts on being a father in light of their work with Forgotten Voices; one father new to the guild, the other with a few stories to tell. Here’s the second post: Technically, I’m eligible this year. That is, for the [...]

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For Father’s Day this year, we decided to ask two of our leadership team members their thoughts on being a father in light of their work with Forgotten Voices; one father new to the guild, the other with a few stories to tell. Here’s the first: I have been a father for over 34 years [...]

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