University students share the “blessing” of Mapalo Scholarships [Video]

by Doug Hayes | Dec 11, 2023 | Mapalo Scholarship Fund, Testimonies, Orphans

“You’ve given me a hope. With that reason, I will also be a hope to someone.” These are the words spoken by Judith Nisima at the conclusion of the video below. Earlier this year, Judith became one of 15 Mapalo Scholarship awardees who have now graduated with a... Read more

A Story of Hope: Charles [Video]

by Doug Hayes | Oct 2, 2023 | Mapalo Scholarship Fund, Lighthouse Christian School, Testimonies, Zambia

It’s a pleasure to share our latest video release with you! This video features Charles Mwanza, a Sponsorship Program graduate and one of our very first Mapalo scholars. I have known Charles since he was just a young boy in our program, and I couldn’t be more proud of... Read more

Learning skills to read and succeed in Liberia

by Doug Hayes | Sep 5, 2023 | Education, Liberia, Sponsorship, Orphans

Thanks to the generosity of their sponsors, our children in Liberia will return to school more prepared than ever this year. Since most had not attended school consistently prior to their sponsorship, over 80% of our children were essentially illiterate when assessed... Read more

In Due Season We Will Reap

by Doug Hayes | Mar 30, 2023 | Testimonies, Sponsorship, Uganda

My latest trip to Africa was full of reminders of how the Lord is using Covenant Mercies to transform lives. On a three-week, three-country tour with a video team, we captured many encouraging stories throughout. But perhaps the sweetest moment came on the final day... Read more

A Covenant Mercies Story: Mercy Amanya

by Doug Hayes | Feb 24, 2023 | Orphans, Mapalo Scholarship Fund, Testimonies, Sponsorship, Education, Uganda

I will never forget Gladys, a woman I met on my very first visit to Uganda in 2002. She had lost her husband to AIDS, and was left to care for two small children though she was stricken with AIDS herself. My visits to Uganda would become frequent from this point... Read more