and love your neighbor as yourself

In the summer of 2007, I had the opportunity to visit and work in the DRC and specifically in Goma. It is probably the scariest place I've ever been and one of the most beautiful. I met some amazing people there. These are not just people loved by God. They are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Our family. I just received this email and wanted to pass it along. 

Dear Sponsor,

His name means "God is alive." But baby Mungu is close to dying. He lives in a crowded camp called Goma, where he sleeps on stones. Displaced from his home, this 2-month-old child has no access even to basic necessities. And he has little means of fighting a lung infection that threatens his life.

The overwhelming number of displaced families is draining the clinic's resources in the poorest slum of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Medical supplies run out quickly. Children die almost every day.

But God is loving and merciful, and today He's given us an incredible opportunity to help children like Mungu as they fight to survive.

World Vision has received government grants and donated medicines and supplies, which allow your gift to multiply 15 times in impact to help heal suffering children and families in 29 countries. Just $50 delivers $750 worth of vital supplies, including antibiotics, antiparasitic drugs, pain medicines, medical supplies and more.

Your gift can make the difference between life and death. Please help us send the urgent medicine that these children need to survive.

Thank you for your rapid response,


Rich Stearns
President, World Vision U.S.