Looking back on the last 8 years of leading Forgotten Voices, I see a powerful, yet simple lesson. The most influential change comes in simple, small steps. We often look at the great challenges of our day and can become quickly overwhelmed. The orphan crises continues to grow, even as our ministry grows too. We [...]

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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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Are you overwhelmed by life and wondering what now? What next? Me too, sometimes. One of the most rewarding, yet emotionally challenging parts of my life is leading Forgotten Voices. Over and over, I find our ministry in situations that seem impossible, likely because we are on the front lines of caring for vulnerable children [...]

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I love listening to children tell me their stories. What they did that day. What they want to be in life. Or just a random story or joke that doesn’t seem to fit in with anything else. Children have a way of unlocking life, no matter where they come from or where the world thinks [...]

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It’s February – a month of  where extra attention is given to love and the relationships we cherish. Each Thursday this month, we‘ll highlight the theme of RELATIONSHIPS in our “this week on the ground” updates.   Today we hear from Pastor Fibion, leader of the Free Methodist Church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and Africa Spiritual Director [...]

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It’s February – a month of  where extra attention is given to love and the relationships we cherish. Each Thursday this month, we‘ll highlight the theme of RELATIONSHIPS in our “this week on the ground” updates.  Today, we hear directly from Pastor Moses of the Community BIC church in Zimbabwe. Here’s what he has to [...]

Tags: church, community, hope, love, orphans, school, widows
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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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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. 1.21.13 – Do a kindness or an unkindness [...]

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This January I am struck by the memory of the old “No room at the Inn” story. As Mary and Joseph were looking for a place to rest and a place for Mary to deliver Jesus, they couldn’t find a place. Imagine if the people KNEW who was in Mary’s belly? Would they have made [...]

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It’s the love of God that motivates us to continue with what He has honoured us to be part of. Helping orphans continue with an education and allowing their dreams to continue has always been an honour and a joy for me and the Forgotten Voices family. Witnessing children like Kasuluba get distinctions and merits [...]

Tags: education, Giving, hope, love, remmy, zambia
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