Faith-Based Group Launches 'I Need Africa' Campaign
An organization that connects communities in the United States to communities in Africa has launched a campaign to draw support and to re-cast the continent's image by raising awareness.
"It's true, there are great tragedies playing out in Africa every day, suffering that is unimaginable. But the truth is, in Africa I find hearts full of victory," says Barrett Ward, director of the faith-based Mocha Club.
"I'm not saying Africa does not need our efforts. But for me, I've come to understand that I need Africa more than Africa needs me," he adds. "It's Africa that has taught me that possessions in my hands will never be as valuable as peace in my heart."
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Starting this month, those wishing to help raise awareness of the joy and hope that exists among the African people can visit the campaign's website to purchase T-shirts with the phrase "I Need Africa More Than Africa Needs Me." Shirts are also available to those who join Mocha Club by pledging $7 each month, or the cost of two mochas, according to campaign organizers.
Proceeds will go to the Mocha Club project of the donor's choice, including orphan care, job creation, HIV/AIDS relief, education improvement, aid to child mothers, and Sudan regrowth.
According to the international outreach organization, $7 in Africa will feed one person for a month, educate two children for one school term, save one person's life from malaria, or provide clean water to seven Africans for one year.
Formed in 2005, Mocha Club is a division of African Leadership, a pastor-training organization based in Nashville that is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
