New Year
2013 is a fresh start — a road never traveled. It has 365 days of hopes and dreams. We all know it will bring its share of challenges, but IFC/Hohidiai has always faced each year with optimism and hope. Our passion is to help the poorest-of-the-poor as they come to our clinics and hospital asking for help.
I so admire the leaders and staff at the base in Halmahera–they serve with compassion. They sacrifice so much to be a part of this work. We are so blessed to have them on our team.
We will have more volunteers who will give their time and energy to stand with our efforts. It is a privilege to travel with these amazing people. I know medical teams, children’s workers, construction teams, teachers and other skilled volunteers will make their way to our base this new year. It is so valuable to have them come and leave a deposit of hope.
Thousands of the poor will come to receive treatment at the Halmahera medical base. HIV/AIDS will remain the greatest challenge this coming year. Children will be loved and educated in 2013. Donors will amaze us with their generosity.
We have a great year to look forward to–365 days of opportunities.