Hope Prayer Chain: April 2009

Pray…

• FOR the 11.6 million orphans in Africa, that they find hope and strength in each other and in the efforts of the people around the world.
• THAT children and youth will acquire values and knowledge to protect themselves against HIV.
• FOR an increase in food assistance programs, which can help prevent people from resorting to high-risk activities to feed themselves and their families.
• THAT community-based organizations, churches, and local leaders would advocate and care for HopeChildren, especially in the absence of parental figures.

Learn more: Orphans in Africa

• The children's program, Sesame Street, is launching a program in Nigeria to educate children about HIV and AIDS.
• Here's a close-up look at how AIDS is affecting orphans in South Africa.
• Rwanda has taken a community approach to helping orphans.
• Get the facts on World Vision's Hope Initiative.

Take action

• Encourage family and friends to sponsor a HopeChild.
• Be a part of Team World Vision by participating in a sport or activity and raising money for children affected by HIV and AIDS.
• Forward this to a friend.