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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Impact: Entumbane Presbyterian Church has been ministering to their neighbors and broader community for over two decades. Due to the rising impact of HIV/AIDS, the church initiated an Orphans Support Group in 2000, with the aim of assisting orphans with school fees, school supplies, clothing and food. This ministry also included visiting children and guardians in their homes to better understand their challenges, provide advice and support, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Periodically, the church has hosted camps for vulnerable children to provide life skills training and counseling. The Orphan Support Group has seen the impact of their long-term investment. One beneficiary of this ministry passed her exams and has graduated to become a nurse in the city. Another young man finished his high school education as a result of this ministry and now is about to graduate from a local university. Entumbane has long been offering hope to kids who have a dream of a better future, but lack financial resources. The resources to fund these activities have come mainly from within the congregation. However, it has become more and more difficult for the congregation to sustain this ministry, as the Zimbabwean economy has struggled and unemployment levels are above 80%. In 2011, Forgotten Voices International was honored to come alongside Entumbane Presbyterian as a partner in ministry. As this church continues to meet the needs of children already in its care and expand their ministry to meet the ever-growing need in sustainable ways, we are inspired and challenged by our partnership with them.
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