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As U.S. Director of SIM, I have had the privilege of
traveling to many parts of the world where SIM serves. I
have seen the effects of poverty, sickness, famine, natural
disasters, and war, and I have looked into the faces of those
who experience daily hardship and suffering.
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What Is SIM?
SIM is a community of God's people who delight to worship Him and are passionate about the gospel, seeking to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ in the world.
SIM has more than 1,600 active missionaries serving in over 40 countries on 5 continents.
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In Southern Sudan, the depth of suffering endured by the people is beyond our comprehension. The trials and hardships they face are overwhelming, and hope seems hard to find. But by God's grace, and with the faithful support of friends like you, SIM is bringing hope to the hopeless every day.
Each month, the medical team at our clinic in Doro treats more than 1,000 patients for treatable ailments such as malaria and dehydration as well as devastating diseases like cancer. |
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In Paraguay, when people see Dr. McKissick at one of SIM's Mobile Medical Evangelism Clinics, they receive more than free medical care. They experience the love and compassion of Christ and are introduced to the Great Physician Himself. |
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With possibly the worst arsenic contamination problem in the world (nearly 86 percent of the wells SIM has tested are contaminated), the people of Bangladesh face tremendous health risks. Prolonged exposure to arsenic can result in numerous skin ailments like keratosis (a break up of skin), as well as increased risk for cancers and other diseases.
Part of the tragedy in Bangladesh is that people suffering from arsenic poisoning have little or no opportunity to obtain treatment for the disease. A farmer with keratosis on his feet who doesn't get treatment may develop gangrene. Then his feet have to be amputated, leaving him unable to provide for his family. |
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In the last 15 years, thousands of Nigerian young people between the ages of 12 and 30 have come to Camp Youth Alive to hear Bible-based teaching, learn marketable skills, and enjoy good times of fun and fellowship with other youth.
The weeklong camps have had a tremendous impact. |
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