The mission of 25:40 is to channel the attention and resources of those blessed with much toward saving children in southern Africa from the devastating impacts of poverty and AIDS, and in doing so create one community of people empowered with purpose, healing and hope.
Take part in the JUSTICE CUP a tournament for adult soccer players or GOAL ONE a soccer clinic for children ages 5-12.
SPONSOR A CHILD from DC Boys & Girls Club to participate in Goal One.
25:40 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to help children in South Africa survive the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Many of these children we assist have lost one or both parents to AIDS and many are HIV+ themselves.
The most recent United Nations data show that almost 12 million children have been orphaned by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Worldwide, 2 million children under the age of 14 have HIV/AIDS. Almost 300,000 children died of AIDS in 2007. In South Africa alone, more than 1.5 million children have lost both parents to this pandemic, and with approximately 5.7 million adults suffering from HIV/AIDS, the impact in South Africa is only destined to grow more severe.
As shocking and sad as the statistics are, there is hope. It begins with small efforts. One person at a time. One child at a time. We can make a difference.
25:40 supports health clinics, day care centers, schools and community-based care programs that are critical to the care and health development of children impacted by AIDS and poverty.
Click here to view a 7-minute video showing 2540 in action in rural South Africa. See how your donations help one child at a time.
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40
