We can significantly change the lives of those in need if we take the time. During the conference we also spent time learning about the medical needs around the world. Unfortunately, these countries do not have the resources, technology and education to diagnosis and treat these diseases. We heard from Mark Ottenweller who leads the HOPE work in Africa. There are millions of children dying from the virus.
Babies often contract the virus from their mothers while nursing.
Parents are watching their children die. Many children are also growing up as orphans because their parents have died from the epidemic. Thus, there are whole generations of orphans with no one to teach them right from wrong or love and care for them. He said God has a plan, hope and future for the children and their parents in Africa as well as us, and we are part of their plan. He challenged every person in the room to move to Africa and help meet the needs there.