
Half of the Namibian population is under the age of fourteen.
Our primary area of focus is placing AIDS affected and infected orphaned and vulnerable children with qualified, trained foster or adoptive families in their birth country. Our responsibility begins with recruiting, screening, training and monitoring of the family and the children. Our goal is to equip the children and the families who are a part of COPM to be self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Our projects include:
- Talitha-Kumi Christian Academy – Kindergarten through grade 5
- House of Grace – crisis pregnancy center
- Jochebed’s Hope – placement for young, unwed pregnant girls
- Naomi’s Hope – foster care program
- Hannah’s Hope – adoption program
Through each of these non-profit outreaches, we assist with the impact that HIV / AIDS has on a nation that is in the top six countries most affected by the HIV / AIDS virus.
We believe that preparing each child academically as well as spiritually will enable these orphaned and vulnerable children to become strong leaders who will help turn their country around.
Our Vision
COPM aims to extend God’s care for the orphaned, fatherless and vulnerable children by implementing a foster care model that will be effective and transferable to various communities and cultures.
We believe that it is our calling to care for the spiritual and physical needs of the outcast and the disadvantaged, especially as it relates to the orphaned and vulnerable children around the world within the context of a family.
Brenda Johnston has been serving in Namibia full time since January 2000. She currently serves as the CPMN Board Director and is a foster mommie to two CPMN children.
Steve Graham and his family have been in Arandis, Namibia since 2008. Steve and his wife Karrie have four children of their own and they are also the foster parents of two CPMN children.
Nan Parker has been serving in Arandis, Namibia since 2005. In addition to being the Principal at Talithia Kumi Christian Academy, she is also foster mommie to Elizabeth, a 'very special' special needs child.
J. Michael "Mike" Dunne has been serving in Arandis, Namibia since April 2008. Mike continues to serve in many capacities, from baker of brownies to monthly driver for the Mommy's Monthly shopping outings in Swakopmund.

