There are over 14 million orphaned children in Sub- Saharan Africa alone…and at least 5000 more lose their parents everyday!

God also says that He maintains the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. (Psalm 40:12)

Do we? 

We, as the Body of Christ, have our greatest opportunity NOW to engage in this work that is so close to His heart and with which He identifies Himself…

Hands at Work does not say we “care” for a child until the child who was found in need has access to food, education and basic health care.

The campaign gives individuals the opportunity to fund the monthly care of a child.

The situation on the ground in Africa demands an urgent response and we are believing God to reach 100 000 vulnerable children.

The campaign is based on the story of Nehemiah. The poor of Jerusalem were also vulnerable because their walls of protection were broken down and  Nehemiah was called by God to challenge others to play a part in rebuilding the wall. The people responded by saying “ Let us rise up and build.”  Then they set their hands to do this good work” (Neh 2: 18)

Some people moved to work on certain sections of the wall, but many built right in front of their house where they lived. (Ch 3) They were goldsmiths, perfumers, priests etc. , people not accustomed to building a wall, but with the heart for the vision of a completed wall to protect their vulnerable people, they all purposed to do their part.

The fact that many worked in front of where they lived as well, gives an indication of how this can work. Each one, where ever they live, can play their part to build a section of the wall. Each brick built in the wall is a child cared for.

The wall is the  provision of the Three Essential Services for the children, that we believe is the foundation for their protection, which, once in place, can give them the  freedom,  peace and security to grow into  the potential that God would have them become.    

Will you also respond with, “Yes, I will arise and build!” ?

For more information about how to get involved in the campaign, please contact us at: info@handsatwork.org or your local Hands at Work office.