Growing up in Malawi was not easy for Prince. He was not only severely affected by poverty but also filled with helplessness and hopelessness.
As a small child, Prince learned about God from his father, who was the pastor of a local church. Tragically, his father passed away when Prince was still a young child.
“When he was alive, he taught me about the goodness of God, His love for us, and His promises to protect and provide for us. [My father] introduced us to God at a very young age.”
After his father died, life became very difficult for Prince and his family.
“My two younger siblings and I wore torn clothes, walked to and from school barefoot, and often went hungry despite my poor mother’s efforts to make ends meet. No matter how hard she tried, things never seemed to improve. She had no other option but to see me drop out of school so I could help relieve her burden.”
Prince in 2015
In the midst of this, Prince struggled to understand God’s power and goodness.
“More than once, I tried to take my own life, feeling useless and believing there was no future for me.”
But Prince’s story did not end in despair. At fourteen years old, he joined Children of the Nations (COTN) in Malawi and found hope.
“Children of the Nations changed the trajectory of my life, lifting the yoke off my mother’s shoulders.”
Because of your generosity, Prince was able to thrive as he moved into adulthood.
“It gave me the opportunity to go back to school without worrying about tuition fees. For nearly half a decade, my mother no longer had to stress about where my school uniform and writing materials would come from. I received clothes, bedding, and food items, benefiting from their feeding programs.”
Surrounded by love and kindness, Prince’s relationship with God also began to heal.
“Above all, COTN helped me reconnect with my Creator. The staff in Malawi became my family, supporting me through ups and downs as teachers and mentors and helping me grow physically and spiritually. They encouraged me to dream and make rational decisions to achieve those dreams, becoming a vessel to challenge and change my surroundings.”
Prince today as a university graduate
This past year, Prince graduated from college with a degree in Christian leadership and business administration. Your support has helped Prince rise above hopelessness and become a nation changer.
“Today, I am optimistic about the future. I am equipped, charged, and ready to make a difference in my society and transform my nation. I am deeply grateful for the grace Children of the Nations extended to me. I feel indebted to my community and pray that God will use me to touch as many lives as possible, becoming part of their life-changing stories for His glory.”
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By Former Staff at Children of the Nations