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Why Zimbabwe?

There are so many countries in need of help -- why is Mission of Mercy going into Zimbabwe?

66%

The estimated percentage of children in the care of an older sibling or relative. 

912

The number of children registered among three new Mission of Mercy projects in Zimbabwe who will be available for sponsorship starting today!

1450

The number of children we hope to minister to by the end of 2012
in 5 projects.

2,098

The number of doctors available for more than 12 million people. (By contrast, Pennsylvania’s 12 million residents can rely on 38,000 doctors for their care.)

1 in 7

The number of people living with HIV/AIDS – the 5th highest rate in the world.

November, 2012

When Medical Mercy will travel to Zimbabweto bring much-needed healthcare to the children in our projects.

$500 USD/month

The poverty line for a family with three children in Zimbabwe.

$2 USD/month

Average Zimbabwean teacher’s salary in 2008.

80-95%

Zimbabwe’s estimated unemployment rate in 2009 and 2010. Official figures are not released.

$34/month

What it takes to change a child's life for eternity!

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