IMPACT THE WORLD is an initiative by ICM to mobilize college students in the USA for a special kind of service in the kingdom of God: Challenging them to “champion” young children throughout the world who are living in extreme poverty.
Impact's President, Bill Westfall, and his daughter Madison made a recent trip to Kenya and were honored to spend time with Madi's "little sister".
This past summer, my daughter, Madison, was able to meet, face-to-face, the young girl (Madi) that she has committed to “championing” (pictured together on the front). Little Madi (the daughter of my good Turkana friend, Erus), was named after my own daughter. Madison has wanted to travel to Kenya to meet Madi for several years, and the opportunity finally came. On the day they met, Madison confirmed a commitment to walk through life with Madi–becoming her “champion”–even financially providing for her education! My daughter, Madison, has become the embodiment of my dream.
Educating a child is a vital key to combatting poverty, so this is the heart of the IMPACT THE WORLD project. Education unleashes initiative and potential, it inspires dreams, and produces hope. It ignites opportunity for a brighter future. And this is all CONTAGIOUS! An inspired child rubs off on her family, and community–leading others to also pursue their own dreams. Education plays a vital role in eliminating poverty and transforming lives.
But these children need more than an education–they need a champion–someone who will take on their cause, encourage them, and make the sacrifices necessary to provide opportunities for their future. THIS IS MY DREAM: TO SEE COLLEGE STUDENTS RISE UP AND CHAMPION THE POOR–TO HELP INSPIRE THEM TOWARD A PROSPEROUS FUTURE! Please pray for this vision to become a reality. Pray that God would not only use ICM to impact the university with the Good News, but to also IMPACT THE WORLD!
Follow along as we develop this program by reading about some of the things we are discovering along the way (click HERE to read more).