Poverty

Before I left for Africa I thought that poverty in the world could be solved if we had deeper pockets. However after going to Africa and really getting a sense of what life is really like there my thought process has changed. Thinking about how "rich" America is poverty isn't going to be solved with charity. To change poverty is to open minds not just wallets. Changing minds both here in America as well as in Africa. We can change extreme poverty.....the type of poverty where a child goes to bed without eating food, children not being vaccinated, people dying from preventable diseases. Many people look at Africa and other third world countries as burdens but I see them as an opportunities. An opportunity to change someone's life....it just takes us thinking that we can make a difference and doing something about it. Go ahead....just do it and see how it blesses you.

Updates on the Literacy program as well as the toilets

I received an email yesterday from Francis and he informed me that there are now 15 women in the literacy program who attend regularly. This is so exciting that the women have taken responsibility and have committed to better themselves! Please continue to pray for the program that it continues to grow, for the women who have dedicated themselves to learning how to read and write as well as for Vivian, Francis and Maria as they are keeping the program going and monitoring it. If you are interested in donating any supplies for the program please email me and I can give you more details!
Other news - the toilet project is coming to a finish. The toilets are almost completed and according to Francis the President and VP are interested so they want to make sure everything is in place before opening it up. Lets keep praying that the government realizes that these toilets are the key to cleaning up Monrovia!