This is how World Vision describes the HIV/AIDS crisis. To see it is truly to believe it.
Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned by AIDS.  There are 15 million children orphaned by AIDS currently and by 2010 they say it will be 25 million, more help is needed.  These statistics still do not help us understand the suffering and the needs of those left behind. It is evident when looking into the eyes of the children and people here in Malawi who are suffering. It is what drives this mission  to passionately model the love of Jesus Christ to these people here in Malawi Africa and attempt to meet the needs.

With  8,219 people a day dying the need is urgent! We are working as fast as we can to complete our homes and school, God has allowed us to accomplish much and has called many others to help. For that we are grateful. But more work is to be done. We are currently working towards having our school for vulnerable children open by September and the homes for orphans to follow as soon as possible, there are children waiting. Construction is about 12 weeks delayed  but in Africa that’s on schedule and continues to make great progress.  The mission is having a large impact on the community for the Kingdom already.

McKallie’s Home of Future and Hope sits on approximately 40+ acres and is not only a children’s village orphanage and school but  is designed to and is already contributing to meeting the needs and development of the surrounding village territory. By creating revenue generating activities such as agricultural, academic and vocational programs it not only allows for the children’s village to work toward being self sustaining but allows for the potential of improved lives not only for the children who will live in our homes but also outside the walls of our children’s village as well. This will in the future help prepare our children to fight against such levels of poverty. Rich Stearns president of World Vision has said “if we only treat the symptoms of poverty, we fail the very people we hope to help” I could not agree more!  But first and foremost however, we want our children  to grow up knowing the love of Jesus Christ, have a relationship with Him and lead others to the Lord.

We cannot respond to what we are not aware of. Response can take on various forms and is different for each person. But what I do know is whether you live in America, Africa or elsewhere the suffering and neglect of children the “Silent Victims”  is one of humanities greatest injustice. It must not be forgotten once seen. And can never be accepted as normal. Like the street children in Malawi have become due to poverty and HIV/AIDS.  

There is no strategic plan or proposal of mans making that can adequately meet the needs of the kind of suffering seen here. It is only the kind of strategic plan God gives those who are called in many different ways to serve His suffering people and those who are called to come along side and help. It is only by  FAITH, OBEDIENCE, and the willingness to listen to the leading of the Lord that a Kingdom driven strategic plan ever be fulfilled. We have experienced this first hand. We would ask that you prayerfully consider joining us in this mission helping the poorest of the poor. But especially continue to pray for the Lords direction as we continue  to listen to His leading  in caring for His people. 

Honored to serve in Malawi,
Tracy Hills