Life Aid Foundation [originally "Christian Discipleship International"] was founded in September,  2000  by Michael and Londa Furman,  after seeing for themselves the massive need in the world, especially among those in 3^rd world countries. We began our initial efforts of providing simple aid to young men and women who had the desire and fortitude to make a positive difference in the lives around them, but did not have the needed resources to meet the desperate needs they were encountering, both in their own lives and those they were ministering to.  We began studying more about various countries where we have close friends and found that without a quality education, the people in the 3^rd world countries have very little hope of doing more than existing on the street from garbage pile to garbage pile, never able to make anything worthwhile of themselves and becoming a detriment to the society and country in which they live.  Although we can’t change the whole world by ourselves, we do have the power and resources to make a difference in one or more people at a time until we’ve made a big difference over time.

With this mindset, we at Life Aid Foundation, started helping a young man named Richard, in Uganda , who was orphaned as a young child due to the war, extreme poverty, and disease stemming from that devastating time period in his country.  We helped Richard start his own small milk business, which provided a means of food, clothing and shelter for him as well as helping a few others by sharing his food with them.  In 2004, when the government shut down his milk business after instituting new laws stating that one could no longer own a milk business unless one was “tribal” or “a government official” we were able to help him get training in Computer Technology and he is currently using that knowledge to train others to become computer literate, which is a necessity in today’s high tech society for most job openings.   From that small beginning several years ago, LAF has been able to branch out into 30 + countries, helping some get the education they need in order  to find gainful employment, helping others open small profitable businesses allowing them to support themselves and others in need, providing food for some when they didn’t know where their next meal was coming from, providing funds for housing, college education, vocational training, and others we’ve sent much needed clothing. We praise God for letting us see the need and allowing us to do something about it.

Why contribute to the work of LIFE Aid Foundation?

• Integrity-Accountability & Verification

All workers around the world are fully accountable to LAF, with all expenditures verified and legitimized. LAF is held accountable to Vision Ministy, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Virginia and its Board of Directors.

• Commitment

The staff at LAF has a strong commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ and those we serve both here and abroad. We are committed to His service as dictated in the Great Commision, Matt. 28:18-20.

• Communication

We, at LAF, continually maintain open lines of communication with those in the mission field and the staff at Vision Ministry, Inc., through phone, e-mail, conventional mail and occasional visit. We also maintain constant communication with our Lord. I Thes. 5:17.

• Cooperation

LIFE Aid Foundation works with other Christian organizations as well as local churches; utilizing their wisdom and expertise; involving ourselves in their ministry endeavors and allowing them to become an active part in ours.