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WORLD WIDE WEEKEND OF PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AT RISK
Poverty, natural disasters, conflicts, injustices, and food crises have increased in the last few years,
and the most affected are the children.
- Over half a billion children are struggling to survive on under $1 per day.
- 250,000 children and young people are infected with HIV/AIDS every month.
- It is estimated that 25 million children will have lost one or both parents to AIDS by 2010.
- 130 million children lack access to education.
- 246 million children are child laborers.
- 8.4 million children are trapped in slavery, trafficking, debt bondage, prostitution, pornography and other illicit activities.
- 300,000 young people under 18 are exploited as child soldiers.
- 30,000 children die each day from preventable diseases.
This is the reality of the children of today. What can be done?
Through prayer, we can intervene on behalf of these children, releasing the power and work of the Holy Spirit in their lives,
their families and their communities.
On June 3 and 4, 2006 we invite you to participate in the Worldwide Weekend of Prayer for Children. On these days,
Christians allover the world will unite and pray for children at risk - children in poverty, abuse and deprivation.
This prayer event is organized by Viva Network, which connects international Christian organizations who work with
children at risk.
We call every Christian and local church to stand with us in prayer for children around the world. We encourage
you to be ambassadors for children at risk in your community.
For more details and materials on how you and/or your church can participate in this Global Weekend of Prayer,
we invite you to log on to www.viva.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2006
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