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Zimbabwe unity government brings ministry hope for freedom

Zimbabwe's political rivals set aside deep differences and agreed to a power-sharing deal intended to end the crisis of government.

There's hope now that the international community will rally to help end Zimbabwe's political and economic crisis. The country has been plagued by chronic unemployment, HIV/AIDS, and hyperinflation--at nearly 11 million percent, reports MNN.

The new numbers show that more than two million people are hungry in Zimbabwe, expected to skyrocket to five million by the end of the year.

Stability was a commodity longed for, and now, Charles Debter with Global Aid Network (GAiN USA) says this week, "There was an agreement signed by the current party in office in the presidency as well as with the movement for Democratic Change. We're hoping that that collaborative government might bring about a greater opportunity to worship Christ, as well as for the economy to turn so that the needs of people might be better met."

The new Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says his top priorities are to get food to hungry Zimbabweans, to build a more democratic society and to free the media.

The political violence that broke out forced GAiN USA to delay some of its work. However, Debter notes, "It is now possible once again for humanitarian aid to be distributed to people in great need. So while we're encouraged that the aid we have shipped will now be able to be distributed to people, there's still a tenuous and difficult situation there."

Global Aid Network is planning a short-term mission trip to Zimbabwe May 15 - 27, 2009 in response to many who have expressed an interest in serving alongside a local partner ministry. This group planted 300 new churches in 2004 through an effort known as Project Jericho.

Teams will serve in children's ministry, working with local ministry partners to deliver aid and hope to people in need. Pray that their partner staff will have new opportunities to demonstrate the Gospel through the aid.

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[09/17/2008]

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