Sometimes referred to as “the jewel of Africa,” Botswana has transformed itself from one of the world’s poorest nations in 1966 into one of continent’s most impressive economic and political showcases. Full of not only beautiful people, the country’s breathtaking landscape and wild animals also draw tourists by the thousands each year.
Yet despite being a nation full of beauty and potential, Botswana also faces many underlying challenges. With one out of three people in the nation HIV positive, life expectancy has dropped from 72 to 39 since 1990, and AIDS/HIV has left 80,000 orphans. With the world’s second highest HIV infection rate, funerals (learn more)
Yet despite being a nation full of beauty and potential, Botswana also faces many underlying challenges. With one out of three people in the nation HIV positive, life expectancy has dropped from 72 to 39 since 1990, and AIDS/HIV has left 80,000 orphans. With the world’s second highest HIV infection rate, funerals (learn more)
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- Pray for strength and hope for those inflicted with HIV/AIDS, especially the 80,000 orphans.
- Pray for the unreached. Villages and settlements who have to this day not heard of the redeeming grace and love of Christ Jesus.
