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 My name is Brandon Fuller and my wife, Brandy, and I were recently commissioned as missionaries with Kids Alive International to be the hands and feet of Jesus in Mongu, Zambia. We have 5 children who range in age from 8 months to nine years old. 

Kids Alive rescues children who are orphaned, victims of abuse, homelessness, poverty, disease or war and places them into one of our Children’s Homes, Care Centers or School programs best suited to meet their needs. Founded in 1916, KAI is an action-oriented Christ-centered organization that believes every child deserves to live free from the bondage of hunger, abuse, and exploitation. Further, Kids Alive International’s commitment to Biblical truth empowers us to deliver life’s essentials with compassion and excellence. Kids Alive also leverages partnerships to empower both families and entire communities to share faith, knowledge and develop the infrastructure necessary to facilitate self-sustainability. KAI is currently impacting the lives of over 5,700 children in 15 countries. In Zambia, there are more than 1.4 million orphans, many of them due to the pervasiveness of AIDS. Many of these children are left to roam the streets, scavenging for food and items that can be sold or traded to earn money. They are in danger of starving to death or if they do survive preadolescence, they are often victimized by illegal sex trafficking.  Beginning in January 2016, serving as the Facilities/Construction Project Manager I will facilitate the acquisition of carpentry and construction skills to Mongu residents. These skills can be subsequently applied both personally and professionally resulting in a higher standard of living and additional employment opportunities. Also included in this initiative to create self-sustaining communities through practical education is basic automotive mechanical training designed to equip locals with the knowledge to facilitate vehicle repair, preventative maintenance and allow individuals and families to retain employment, income and transportation.  I will also be managing projects that Kids Alive Zambia begins as well as maintaining the current properties.  There are other roles and responsibilities that we will take on and we can't wait to share more about  those as we begin working in Zambia.   Moreover, in conjunction with the resident Kids Alive International ministry we will help to educate children and improve schools as well as general living conditions. We also want to focus on supporting their practical and spiritual needs while preparing them for the rest of their lives.  Most importantly, we will share the message of the gospel with these children.  Our hearts are to see these children have hope in Jesus and be empowered to share that hope with others. 

 Our monthly budget is currently $6300 a month which includes living and ministry expenses. We also have a budget of almost $38000.00 for startup costs (a vehicle once we get to Zambia, pre-field training, setting up a home when we get there, etc.)  The need for hands on help is great and we are asking individuals and churches to partner with us on a monthly basis at $100.00 a month or whatever the Lord is leading.  We cannot purchase airline tickets to fly until we are fully funded and we have monthly commitments made and started.  We leave for pre-field training September 24 and hope to be at 80% at that point.  We are currently at 30% in monthly support and for startup costs.  We tentatively plan to be fully funded in December so we can be in Zambia in January. The term we have committed to is three years. We will be leaving in January of 2016 and returning in 2019. Our goal is to be obedient in following where the Lord leads our family and to do our part to fulfill the great commission and the mandate in James 1:27 to care for orphans. If you would like to contact us I have listed our email and cell phone number below. Thank you and God Bless.  We welcome you to make this journey caring for orphans and at-risk children with our family.  Brandon and Brandy Fuller * 219-613-1518 * b_bfuller@yahoo.com