I grew up as a street orphan in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and thankfully, I was fed and nurtured by a Christian organization that brought me hope. I went on to serve on Mercy Ships throughout West Africa and Madagascar. While in Madagascar, I saw many boys living in hopeless conditions, begging for food, living in fear of going home to abuse, and unable to go to school with nowhere to turn for help.
I felt compelled to reach out to these young boys. It started small, but I am now in South Africa completing my Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). I will be going to Madagascar as part of the YWAM mission to help these boys.
We focus on impoverished children, believing that both biblical and scholastic education is a path out of poverty. We commit to seeing each child through graduation, and I hope you will join me in this commitment!
Who Can Be a DARE Brother?
If you know and love God and have a genuine interest in the lives of boys, if you desire to build trusting relationships and bring boys together in a caring and loving environment—where they can hold each other accountable and receive guidance, support, and encouragement—then you may be the right person to become a DARE Brother.
In this role, I will serve as a big brother to these boys, helping them overcome various challenges in their lives.
Mercy Ministry (YWAM) is a volunteer organization that requires me to raise 100% of my support. I need to raise $600 per month to fully meet my needs and comply with the budget requirements for my services. As special friends and part of my family, I invite you to join me on this journey by supporting me with your prayers and commitment toward my monthly experience. You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly commitment. Your generous contribution will provide for my family's economic stability, enable us to pursue our dynamic kingdom purpose, and create a supportive professional environment dedicated to spiritual transformation. If you would like to partner with us, we would be most grateful. Donations can be sent to support my mission.
I would love to ask you to partner with me through financial support and prayer!
I need $600 per month for:
- Giving (tithes, offerings, and generosity)
- Housing/rent for the school fees of my boys
- Food (groceries, eating out, etc.)
- Transportation (car and flights)
- Self-care
- Savings
If you’d like to commit to being a monthly supporter or give a one-time donation, please pray about an amount, and you can give here!
“In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.” – 1 Corinthians 9:14 ESV
Your support means the world to me. Each prayer is heard, and each dollar is used for His Kingdom. You are part of this movement of God! Through your prayer and support, you accompany me on this journey.
Thank you. Your generosity will not go unnoticed by our Father in Heaven.
Please email me if you have any questions at laguilar19@yahoo.com.
Here is the link for Mercy Ministries Madagascar:
[Mercy Ministries Madagascar](https://www.mercymadagascar.org)
I firmly believe that God's path at Mercy Ministry is part of His divine plan. He has given me a lifelong support system filled with joy and a desire to uplift others through education, mentorship, and love. I am blessed to be His servant, and I trust that I will receive the support needed to fulfill the work He has called me to do.
Blessings,
Abdul Karim Papanie Turay