One of the most significant impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic in Africa is the closure of schools, which has stripped our children of both a healthy routine of learning and of a structure to occupy their days.
Perfect Love that Drives out Fear
Across Africa, the idea of ‘social distancing’ is foreign, as relationships and social interaction are an integral part of the culture – which can be seen in families and in the interactions of people at the local marketplace. Together, these challenges have filled our Primary Caregivers, Care Workers and children with anxiety about what tomorrow will hold and a fear of the unknown.
Catherine’s Story - Making Good Use of Limited Resources
Joseph's Story - Building Benches for Social Distancing
When the government tells you to observe social distancing and you live in a remote village in Mozambique, how can you help your community to apply the rules? 16-year-old Joseph* took it upon himself to try and find a solution to helping protect the children who attend the Care Point in Chigadole, Mozambique.
Running Towards the Problem
My Calling - Jane Matsanura
A Time to Let Love Conquer Fear
Meet Safta
From February 26th– April 12th, join the Hands at Work family around the world as we pray for 40 Days on behalf of the most vulnerable children in Africa and our work to support them. Safta represents one of thousands of children being cared for by volunteer Care Workers across the communities Hands at Work supports.
Nelisiwe’s Story
Across Africa, men and women from the local churches have raised their hands and committed to being Care Workers in the poorest of the poor communities.
Through their dedication to doing Holy Home Visits, knowing the names of the most vulnerable children, and caring for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, Care Workers like Nelisiwe are bringing the Hope of Christ into the darkest and most desperate circumstances.
“Initially, I became a Care Worker because the local Hands at Work team in Oshoek needed people to come and care for the children. Yet by visiting me while my mum was at her deathbed and I was
struggling, and surrounding me with love, I realised that there are other families going through the same things as me. And if their visit helped carry the burden, then I can do the same for others.
I fell in love with caring for others and I love playing and interacting with the children. Becoming a Care Worker was the easiest decision I’ve ever made.”
Nelisiwe is a Care Worker in Houtbos, South Africa
What does the New Year mean to You?
Finding Peace in Christ
My Calling - Audrey Zingwe
A Gift for You to Give to Others - Christmas Cards 2019
George in Canada and the US
George Snyman will be visiting North America at the beginning of November to the beginning of December. This is an exciting opportunity for people to come together to hear stories from Africa. We invite you to join him at one of these venues and listen to what God is doing in the lives of the orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa.
Making it Personal
Equipping the Next Generation
“Our children saw the stark difference between our comfortable lifestyle and wealth and the hardship and poverty that the people of Mcheneke Community, Malawi, live with daily. They also saw the difference in attitude between their own complaining and discontent hearts and the joyful, grateful hearts of the Care Workers and children that they met, despite their impoverished conditions.”
My Calling - Melody Makusua
‘Come Lord Jesus’
Volunteer Intake Reflections 2019
Jakob and Candece share their personal reflections on how the five weeks of orientation at the Hands at Work Hub in South Africa and four-week placement at a local Hands at Work office have helped to shape their understanding of what it means to serve the most vulnerable and give of themselves even if it personally costs them.
George in the UK
George Snyman will be visiting UK at the beginning to middle of June. This is an exciting opportunity for people to come together to hear stories from Africa. We invite you to join him at one of these venues and listen to what God is doing in the lives of the orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa.