My friend Gamil sent an interesting article about what is happening to those suffering with AIDS in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The BBC (British Broadcasting Company - the best source of international news available) reported that people are being buried alive. Buried alive!
There is fear they might contract AIDS because of the stigma associated with the disease or they simply don't want to care for them.
You can read the report for yourself at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6965412.stm
I plan to visit the Asia district in Jan/Feb with my new job. Today, I spoke with the Regional Director of that district to see if we can do anything in PNG. He has made some contacts with government officials there in the past who are interested in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We will likely schedule a meeting with them to see if we can begin some programming there. Please pray that we will be able to bring hope to this nation, as well as truth and light to those who are afraid. Pray that the political powers in PNG will be receptive to our message.
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