by Ellen Shaffer, Director of Project Management In Zimbabwe and Zambia, when a woman becomes a mother, she is often thereafter referred to by her child’s name. If I lived among the Tonga-speaking people  of Zambia, instead of being called Ellen, people in my community would call me Bina Caiden. I would wear that name with pride [...]

Tags: children, church, community, death, faith, health, HIV/AIDS, hope, mothers, poverty, sacrifice, zambia, zimbabwe
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by Jeff Niemitz, volunteer Director of Church Relations This Sunday is Mother’s Day.  While I think of my own Mother … often I cannot stop thinking about this Mother that I met at this government water well in Zimbabwe almost two years ago.  If you have read any of my past posts or e-voice offerings [...]

Tags: children, mothers, water, zimbabwe
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BIC Nguboyenja, Zimbabwe Praise God for the progress we have seen in our orphan ministry. In 2012 the church managed to pay school fees and requirements for 29 children. This ministry has created a positive response from the community. Many guardians have expressed their appreciation for this support. Praise God for the funding to train [...]

Tags: aids, children, community, education, health, hope, orphans, zimbabwe
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      Did you know that April is Community Service month?  At Forgotten Voices we are passionate about local community service. Why? Because our model hinges on local volunteers in Southern Africa serving orphans in their local communities.  We encourage everyone here in the United States and all over the world to emulate their example.   [...]

Tags: Africa, children, church, community, forgotten voices, kids, love, orphan, orphans, partners, service, widows, zambia, zimbabwe
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by Alex Waardenburg, Volunteer Director of Student Relations A few days ago a man from New Jersey won 338 Million dollars in the lottery. It does not take much imagination to understand why that blessing would bring someone joy. It’s especially easy for me to understand because a little over a month ago I married the girl [...]

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Sometimes, as adults we tend not to pay special attention to what the kids are saying. These last few days I have learnt a lot about the beauty of listening to kids tell their tales. Just like Jesus once cautioned the adults of his time to let the little ones come closer to him and [...]

Tags: aspirations, children, dreams, listening, orphans
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Just a reminder today, in the most simple terms, of why we do what we do. Meet Nesbert. At 10 years old, he’s already lost his father. He tells us he’s happy to be a child of God. His mother is living and he has one sibling. Nesbert’s grandmother is a part of his life [...]

Tags: children, church, community, death, education, orphans, zimbabwe
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The Kids Serving Kids ministry of Forgotten Voices International would like to introduce you to a free Vacation Bible School curriculum entitled Savannah Safari. Written by an experienced pastor and children’s ministry volunteers, this curriculum is themed around life in an African village.  It is designed to teach children how love H.E.L.P.S. others. H=Heal Others’ [...]

Tags: Africa, aids, children, community, education, forgotten voices, Giving, HIV/AIDS, kids, learning, orphans, prayer, zambia, zimbabwe
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The greatest gift we can ever give to these kids as they grow up is an education. This is why I thank God for the ministry of the local church for championing the cause of the growing numbers of orphans in Africa. The church has risen to the challenge and given ear to the cries [...]

Tags: children, church, education, orphan
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  As we start a new year, Forgotten Voices’ Kids Serving Kids outreach has a new resource for you!  If you are anything like me, you may be looking for opportunities to engage your children in caring for those in need. We have launched a children’s newsletter complete with stories from Africa, African recipes, crafts, [...]

Tags: Africa, children, christians, church, education, forgotten voices, kids, learning, love, orphans, partners, pastors, prayer, zambia, zimbabwe
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