Last stop in Africa!
Fast Facts:
- Population: 1,138,000
- Capital: Mbabane (administrative); Lobamba (legislative and royal)
- Language: English, siSwati
- Religion: Indigenous beliefs, Roman Catholic, Muslim
- Currency: Lilangeni
- Life Expectancy: 45
- Literacy Percent: 82
Culture:
*The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the last remaining monarchies in Africa
*It’s where the world’s highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives (26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s)
*It’s estimated that by 2050, Swaziland may cease to exist
*Young orphans are scattered throughout this nation in desperate need of attention
Prayers:
Pray for the health of this country–with the highest rate of HIV/AIDS. This is very disheartening. Pray for education and desire to be proactive in protecting themselves. Pray that the orphans that are stranded in this country would feel God’s peace and love invade their hearts. Pray for families that would have the emotional and physical resources to help care for these orphans throughout this country. Pray that as we work with the people of Swaziland, that they would desire the hope and love that Jesus Christ brings to our lives. Pray that we are able to listen to God’s desires for our work in this country and obey promptly.
