Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where does my money go?
A: 100% of donations go to feeding orphans and helping widows.
There is no paid staff or overhead expenses. Every worker in the
program is a volunteer.
Q: How many orphans are there in Zimbabwe?
A: Out of a total population of twelve million, there are one million
orphans in Zimbabwe alone.
Q: What caused so many orphans?
A: In the four southern African countries affected by food shortages,
one in four adults live with HIV/AIDS with more than 2.5 million orphans
as a result.
Q: How serious is the food shortage?
A: According to the U.N. World Feeding Program 38% of the population is
malnourished. 83% of people live on less than $2 per day.
Q: Want to know more about Operation
Starfish?
A: We would be happy to send a representative to your congregation or
other convenient location to make a full report regarding our efforts.
Please contact any of the Area Facilitators or Board Members to arrange
a visit to your area.