The Link for Life Project is a church and community initiative which was established in 2010 by local churches in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Now working across the Lichfield Diocese, the Project connects schools, churches and the wider community to support the work of three Christian, non-profit organisations in Southern Africa – including Hands at Work.
From 15th February–1st March a team of seven students from Wolgarston High School in Staffordshire (Eve, Jessica, Stella, Erin, Eleanor, Isabelle and Isabelle) and five adult leaders (Mike (Wolgarston Teacher), Tony & Richard (both from St Anne’s Church, Chasetown), Paula (Chasetown Community School) and Molly (Link for Life leader)) visited the community of Mafambisa in South Africa. The school has partnered with the community for several years.
Mafambisa is a small town where Khetiwe and a team of six Care Workers currently care for 70 children. Many of these children are refugees from neighbouring countries and do not have identity documents, which limits their access to government support, grants and schooling. Amidst these and other challenges the Care Point provides a place of safety, love and dignity – reminding each child that they matter.
During their visit, the team wrote daily blog posts reflecting on their experiences at the Care Points and during Holy Home Visits. You can read their reflections here.