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“I believe that this could very well be looked back on as the sin of our generation...I believe that our children and their children, 40 or 50 years from now, are going to ask me, what did you do while 40 million children became orphans in Africa?”

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Richard Stearns

Richard Stearns is a prominent leader in the fields of charity and aid. During his tenure as CEO of World Vision, he spearheaded the organization's relief and aid efforts worldwide. Although his exact birth and death dates are unknown, his career spans several decades, dedicated to improving the well-being of children and families in impoverished regions. more

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