“Some orphaned and vulnerable children cannot access Government grants or schooling for lack of identity documents – because of missing birth and marriage certificates, because a parent was an undocumented immigrant. Please give guidance to workers who advocate on behalf of these children, and give them success in their endeavours.”
Category Archives: Children
February Prayer Bulletin
Please click here to read the latest bulletin. And yes, it is for February, despite what the page claims!
Parcels: Another Family Benefits
“The Ng. family is doing well, but didn’t receive any food parcel from us this time because they were fortunate to receive one from our friends from America, Cindi and Chris, who came early December to distribute food parcels to some of our child-headed families. Instead, it was received by a young orphaned Th. Ma.,Continue reading “Parcels: Another Family Benefits”
A Prayer House-building Team
Thank you, Lord, for those who are responsible for building new houses for destitute families: for Constance, the coordinator; for Mike, assistant and administrator; for Ena and Tony from Pretoria; for the hired builders. May you bless them as they are faithful to you. Please provide for Tony and Ena, as they wrestle with Tony’sContinue reading “A Prayer House-building Team”
Food Parcels: Using Facebook
The Ma. family: Gi. (24) and one-year old son, brother, Bo. (17), and twin sisters, No. and Le. (16). They had a wonderful last 6 months of the year after the intervention of the organization. This family was identified by our Marketing manager on our local community Facebook page, where he saw the picture ofContinue reading “Food Parcels: Using Facebook”
A Prayer: New Homes
“Thank you for the new house that was completed in December, and the one nearing completion now. Thank you that two more families have safe, secure housing. Please provide extra funds so that more families can be re-housed in 2017.”
TB, Rape, Legal Documents
“The Ng. family, Si. (24) and 10-year old daughter, Kh. (21) and sons aged 7 and 10, and Th., are doing very well after a year full of ups and downs. The family has been through quite a lot this past year, facing challenges such as the raping Si’s daughter and the hospitalization of Kh.Continue reading “TB, Rape, Legal Documents”
A P: LIfestyle Changes
“We ask you to bring lifestyle changes for good in the Masoyi community, particularly among the young. There are those who have had little or no adult input at home. May You bring blessing through the workers who visit orphaned and vulnerable children and young people in their homes; through workshops; through the peer educationContinue reading “A P: LIfestyle Changes”
No Parents to Guide
“This 22-year old female client at Mahushu area is an orphan; she lives with her 19-year old brother and her own child. They both didn’t finish school and she is HIV-positive. She is not taking well her treatment because she is not stable at home – she sleeps around and can stay almost anywhere. TheyContinue reading “No Parents to Guide”
Rain is good – leaking house is bad!
We have been providing food parcels to the M. family for a while now: P., 19, and her baby, C.; S., 10; and P., 9 – all girls. Sellinah, their care worker writes: “Upon the food delivery, I found P. at the house. S. and P. were still at school. I found that the waterContinue reading “Rain is good – leaking house is bad!”
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