Our International teams are groups of people from across the world who come to Africa and partner with Hands at Work and the local Church to serve, encourage and learn from them. It is a beautiful picture of the diversity of the Body of Christ coming together to serve the most vulnerable who are suffering hunger, HIV/AIDS, violence and trauma on a daily basis.
“What I witnessed was unimaginable to me but a friend reminded me that these children are not alone. God sees them, God knows them, He created them and deeply loves them. That is the truth, that these children are seen, they are valuable and God has a plan and a future for them. ”
God is weaving together a tapestry of personal stories from people who thought they were simply coming to Africa on a team. It's a grand story that brings together people from all walks of life and then levels the playing field – we each have something to give and something to gain. Everyone is both in need and rich with His gifts for one another. Beginning with Hands at Work’s founders, George and Carolyn Snyman, this story is one of spiritual and personal transformation through serving.
The Purpose of Teams Is:
Respond and obey a personal call from God to go
Personally encounter God’s heart among the vulnerable and to grow in faith
Be encouraged and impacted by the core values and way of life of the Hands at Work community
Encourage the work of local Christian volunteers on the ground
Further the goals of the partnership between the local Church and the international church and stir up momentum to further this partnership when the team returns.
Gather your friends, co-workers, small group or members of your church to join Hands at Work in Africa for a two-week experience. Hands at Work receives International Teams yearly, and supports teams in preparatory training and project preparation, to ensure an impactful, transformative experience. A visiting team is an important part of a long-term partnership and ongoing relationship. Learn more about our vision for partnerships with the most vulnerable communities.
COME WITH AN OPEN HEART AND A TEAM OF PEOPLE READY TO BLESS AND BE BLESSED BY OUR COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA.
Contact your Hands at Work international office or teams@handsatwork.org to learn more.
“I never thought I would see the Kingdom of God until the end times but I have seen it here at Hands at Work where people of all races eat, drink, pray and worship together in order to serve the poorest of the poor.”
Hands at Work is seeking volunteers to join our ministry in Africa
Volunteers of varied backgrounds and ages from around the world comprise the Hands at Work family. Committed to building upon Hands at Work's strong foundation of local community ownership, volunteers strive to empower local volunteers to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children living in over 70 of the poorest of the poor communities across eight African countries.
Be Inspired
Hear about the experiences of other Teams who have recently come to serve with Hands at Work in the most vulnerable communities and discover new reasons to come and be a part of this transforming work in Africa.
“God is not done with me, I am learning to love others as He loves them.”
A team of 4 from a church in Canada visit our Community Based Organisation in KaPhunga, Swaziland.
The Story Sarnia ON, Canada