Building a Difference

In July 2009, 4Life CEO David Lisonbee made his first trip to Nkosi’s Haven in Johannesburg, South Africa. 4Life became a supporter of Nkosi's Haven several years ago through the work of two distributors, Bernice Mannon and Bonnie Hornsby. The Haven is the brain child of Gail Johnson and her adopted son Nkosi Johnson, who had the vision and fortitude to build outstanding facilities for HIV-positive orphans and some HIV-positive mothers. David was able to visit the 4Life farm that was created a few years ago to help produce food for the residents and reduce the cost of food. “The children were happy and excited to meet us,” commented Lisonbee. “It was a marvelous experience to visit the three different locations that Gail has built over the last decade. All in all, it was a wonderful visit.”

In 2001, 4Life Co-founder Bianca Lisonbee introduced distributors to Nkosi Johnson, a young South African who played a crucial role in generating international awareness about HIV and AIDS. After Nkosi's death 4Life established the Nkosi Haven 4Life Farm, a facility dedicated to the unique needs of women and children with AIDS. Foundation 4Life continues to support Nkosi’s Haven throuh a monthly stipend.