ABOUT A few interesting statistics regarding South Africa: *South Africa is a nation made up of 47 million people consisting of:
Thankfully, the South African era of apartheid ended in 1994, but there is a tremendous need for reconciliation in the nation. South Africa's incredibly beautiful countryside is dotted with townships and illegal squatter camps where thousands of people live in metal shacks, many without water or electricity. After years of oppression, millions of Africans are living in total poverty and many without much hope for change. *South Africa currently has an unemployment rate of 41.7%, one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. *(statssa.gov.za) South Africa has more people infected with HIV/AIDS than any other nation in the world. According to Avert, an international AIDS Charity, it is estimated that more than 15 million children under the age of 18 have been orphaned as a result of AIDS. More than 12 million of these children live in Sub-Saharan Africa. www.avert.org South Africa has 11 official languages:
South Africa is a nation in crises that desperately needs the love and good news of Jesus Christ. Are you ready to make a difference?
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