$15 Billion

is doing something about AIDS and was a welcome part of the State of the Union address. Rudy asks the question, "Let's now think of some next steps in mobilizing our own people to be a part of the AIDS fight." As much as $15 billion is, it is a drop in the barrel if the church ever wakes up about the problem. My own thought is micro projects like building home at God's Golden Acre or attacking some of the economic problems by contributing to some micro projects that make huge differences for some villages and communities. I would love to get a list of organizations and websites that we can help out with. If you have one, leave it in the comments box below. I will start a list on the site on places where we can give money or support...

Ryan Hale left a comment about Living Water. There website says

The world's number one killer is unsafe water. This killer takes the lives of more than 25,000 people each day and is responsible for 80% of all sickness in the world. Today, in developing countries, more than 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water (World Health Organization, 2000).

Jason Evans left another comment reminding me about God's Golden Acre.

GGA is a great group and having had personal concact with what they're doing I can really vouch for what they're about. Anyone that would like more info about them can feel free to contact me. We're organizing a home building project w/ GGA in about 18 months for whoever wants to tag along.

I have heard Heather Reynold's speak (the head of GGA) and Jason just spent some time in South Africa with them. GGA provides housing and support for those infected and orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

Mike Todd sends us to the Hope Initiative by World Vision and the One Life Revolution. Both a great resources.