Dear friends,
| HOPE IS ONLY GIVEN BY GOD |
| I recall when I was seven years old and homeless, living on the streets without any family to care for me. As a child, I had to face challenges every day. These challenges included being abused by older children, not being fed, and sleeping under the bridge as I lacked a safe home environment. Even though I was in a hopeless state with no future, God was on my side even though I could not see Him at the time. He was with me in all the pain of being an orphan and homeless. My life was touched by someone in UrbanPromise International who provided me with a home, food, and educational opportunities and restored my relationship with God |
It is Hamilton in a Grey t-shirt number 4 from the left and number 5 from the right. As a child, I lived in an orphanage when I was 10 years old.
Today, I am a graduate with a master's degree, living in my country Malawi. I educate over 700 children, providing food and shelter for the homeless. It is an amazing story to be told and to be part of. God is doing amazing things in Malawi through your support, love, and kindness in bringing hope and holistic transformation to children.
Stories, such as Jovita Chipiliro's, reflect my story and the big picture of what God can accomplish in our lives today. Please allow me to share her story with you, you will be amazed at what God can accomplish in the darkest of times.
JOVITA CHIPILIRO, AGE 6, LIVES AT THE GIRLS’ ORPHANAGE NOW
Jovita is the firstborn in her family; her parents died when she was four years old. Thus, her aunt took her in and later abandoned her when she left for marriage. The reason for the young girl's aunt's departure from Jovita is unclear. When I met the child, she was just six years old and was wandering the streets to find the necessities she needed. As I looked at her, I thought, "Oh my God, she is so young to be found in the street at this age." Having learned about her family, we rescued her from the street and brought her to our girls’ orphanage, where we care for street-rescued girls. She has been enrolled in school, she is doing so well, and she is just such a lovely and sweet young child. Her favorite pastime is singing, and she enjoys living in the girls’ home where she now resides. After completing her education, she plans to become a nurse. My first impression of her is that I see God at work.
Thanks for being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ through your generosity.
I can't do this alone, but I appreciate all that you do in praying for me and the ministry as well as supporting us.
