Swaziland is a country of just under one million people and the highest HIV/AIDS rate in the world at 42.6%. Some estimate that there are as many as 200,000 orphaned and vulnerable children in Swaziland.

But there is hope. There is God. A God that loves the children of Swaziland as much as He loves the children in North America. We believe that hope for the children of Swaziland lies with the Christian church in Swaziland. That is why Heart for Africa is working to engage the North American Christian church with the Swaziland church. We believe that together, Christians from America and Swaziland can join together to provide Litsemba for the children.

This journey of Litsemba begins here in America and it continues on July 23, 2010 at the Somholo National Stadium in Swaziland. On this day, 15,000 orphaned and vulnerable children from Swaziland will join together for a day of praise and worship. A day that will begin a journey of Litsemba as they learn of the love of their Heavenly Father and the love of the Christian community where they live. A love that says "We are going to make sure you are eating. We are going to make sure that you have water to drink. We are going to make sure you have a roof over your head and and clothes to wear. We are going to make sure that we are fulfilling the call of James 1:27 to look after you, our children."

Getting Involved

There are several ways to get involved.  You may choose to travel with one of the Litsemba volunteer teams.  Registration is open on all three trips and more information is located on the left side of the screen.  You may also choose to join The Beanie Machine.  We are knitting 15,000 beanie hats for the children involved in the event.  Click on Beanie Machine on the left for more information.  And finally, we need your prayer.  Join the prayer team and pray with the group as we prepare for this amazing event.

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