youth trends updated

http://www.debaird.net/blendededunet/2010/02/what-youth-think-2010-youth-trends-report.html

Freeze on PEPFAR?

The people of Africa rejoiced when then President Bush approved billions to help keep Africans with HIV alive. The current administration has decide to freeze PEPFAR spending. That means in many places newly infected HIV patients will not be able to acquire the needed ARV's. By the way, keeping young adults alive through providing free ARV's also keeps parents in the home to help see their children through school. I understand budget cuts; but I also understand commitments that involve life and death.

http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/article297266.ece

How crucial is leadership for a nation?

We must lead a generation by example.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/columnists/article287194.ece

Furlough extended

Our itineration has been extended until the end of February. We are still booking services and meetings. We are still in need of prayer and financial partners. Please pray with us.

South African students struggle to graduate

South African students continue to struggle to graduate high school and qualify for college. The numbers of those passing their matric exams are actually declining. The public schools need a huge increase in resources. However, no amount of resources on their own will bring about the desired results. Without parents in the home, I'm afraid we'll continue to see high failure rates interrupted by the rare "rise-above-my-situation" story. I think this is true for America as well as South Africa. Check out these articles and pray for this generation of South African students.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/article253211.ece
http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/editorials/article252641.ece

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

From our family to yours, we wish you all God's best in 2010. Thank you to all of our faithful prayer partners and supporters. You guys are awesome.

South Africa Colleges need more students

We'll be posting articles from time to time related to universities and colleges in South Africa. Here are links to recent articles.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/local/article179822.ece
http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/article179639.ece
http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/local/article172381.ece