I sometimes think Christian organisations and churches are too good at “the left hand not knowing what the right is doing”. This means that:
- The faith based sector is not always the sector that is funded, as the impact of the sector is not known;
- International organisations and key role players still view the role of the church as negative – adding to stigma – rather than noticing all the wonderful work;
- Churches or faith entities not yet involved in HIV ministry do not have examples of projects making a difference – and might feel that their efforts are too insignificant to make a difference.

Ultimately, of course, it means that God is often not “seen” in the pandemic, or only seen in the local or “grassroots” context. If we understand our task in this life as being co-workers in the creation of the Kingdom here on earth, in the midst of the brokeness, surely we should also be more vocal about the wonders God does in the midst of the epidemic.

I think the example of your work is just that – an example of how God creates miracles of care and compassion in the midst of poverty and disease. Telling these stories motivates others, and exalts the Name of God,

Congratulations on being a finalist – may our Lord continue to bless the work in Swaziland!