Mapenzi: a Tonga word meaning
“problems”
or
“troubles.”
Everyone faces problems in life. For some it’s finances, for some it’s faith, for some it’s school…the list could go on.
I want you to meet Mapenzi, a young boy in the village of Mukwela. Yes, his name is Problems. - that is what was thought of when this boy was born. In the short time we sat with him, I couldn’t get it out of my mind that his parents named him “Problems”. He is in no way, shape, or form a Problem.
He was quiet, respectful, shy. However, his life has brought many problems his way. Maybe his name was a foreshadowing of things to come.
His problem…
MAPENZI IS AN ORPHAN
His father passed away, his mother left. He lives with his older sister and her family. He cannot afford a uniform for school or school fees, so he cannot go to school.
His daily life is a struggle – food, clothes, health care, and education.
Mapenzi has problems that are a constant part of his life. All of these problems stem from poverty. To every problem, there is a solution. The solution for children like Mapenzi:
CHILD SPONSORSHIP
Child sponsorship is a huge part of bringing hope to children in the developing world. Right now, in Zambia alone, over 200 children are waiting for sponsorship through World Hope International.
A small sacrifice will bring great return
Jon and I have seen firsthand how $34 a month can
transform the future of a child.
("Our Work"/"Hope for Children")
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