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AfricaJack: One Man's Life Changes Many

It was over chicken chow mein and egg rolls that dot429 member Jack Miller decided to drop his high-paying corporate job in Denver and become AfricaJack. He'd met a friend at a neighborhood Chinese restaurant to check out the photos of his friend's recent trip to Zimbabwe, not knowing that his life would take a dramatic turn. 


Miller's parents were missionaries, so helping others was in his genes. But as he was sifting through his friend's photos, he decided to change his own life in an effort to help change the lives of others. 

He founded the AfricaJack Foundation to help orphans who've been affected by HIV and AIDS. Within fifty-four days, he raised ten thousand dollars, enough to fund his dream of building a learning center for the orphans. 

As it was his first foray into non-profit work, he chose a few well-established organizations to support, specifically the Bara Education and Recreation Center in Tanzania and Mother of Peace in Zimbabwe, where he funded a school bus project and realized his dream of building a learning center. 

At Mother of Peace, children who've been orphaned because of HIV, and/or have the virus themselves, are able to receive the support and love they need as well as a proper education. 

AfricaJack's efforts, along with those of Mother of Peace founder "Mama Jean," also ensure that all of the children are properly nourished. This means that the children can take their antiretroviral medications properly, and live to their full potential. 

In addition to donors sending money, Miller has a vision of participatory donations. He envisions people who support his organization coming with him to Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, or Tanzania to see what the foundation is doing and further inspire the children to lead the lives they dream of. He feels that this model of volunteerism is the most effective for both the donors and the children. 

After the foundation's early success, Miller is now ready to move it into the future. He's currently in the process of drumming up support for yet another trip, to give more aid to his orphans in Zimbabwe. To lend support or learn more about Miller's latest adventure go here.
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