Speak Up With Compassion 01-11-05

Dear God … Why are there so many children on the streets?

Oh, Juliana — my prayer is that God will raise up voices that will make a difference for children! This is Wess Stafford, President of Compassion International. Without someone more powerful to speak out for them, children suffer at the hands of those who take advantage of their vulnerability. In a recent U.S. newspaper, one teenage girl was quoted, saying, "On the streets a lot of people want to mess with you." We have to take ownership of this problem. It begins by asking key leaders in the community what's being done to reach these children. When you speak up — change begins to happen. Be an advocate for children right where you live. This is Wess Stafford. Speak Up With Compassion — the children in your world need your voice!