Australia Country Office
The Hands at Work in Africa (Australia) Country Office exists to support the vision of Hands at Work in Africa.
We do this through open communication with the leaders in Southern Africa, through financial support, liaison with other interested parties in Australia, organisation of short term missions teams to visit various countries and projects, and an access point for the dissemination of information about Hands at Work in Africa to various contacts, thereby raising Australians’ awareness of the plight of many people in Africa.
To download our brochure, please click here (1.1MB PDF)

HOW CAN YOU HELP US?
1. COME.
Whether you are 16 or 86 years old, come to Africa. See the need firsthand and actively participate in Hands at Work in Africa projects across various communities or countries. You can go as an individual or a group.
Download our brochure (479kb)
2. GIVE.
Commit to giving financially. Be it a once off or a regular monthly gift, become involved in changing lives directly as well as by supporting those who work with the most vulnerable.
Without access to food, education and basic health care, children are left extremely vulnerable. Therefore in accordance with international standards of child care, Hands at Work in Africa does not say it “cares” for a child until we are able to provide access to these three areas. Come and join the Hands family by giving a monthly donation of $15 to enable Hands to meet the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children.
Sign up online to sponsor, donate or download our sponsorship form (484kb) and fax or mail in your payment.
3. ADVOCATE.
Own the vision and share the need. Use creative means and resources available to network with your local community and beyond to help others know about the work of Hands at Work in Africa. They can then come, give and then advocate to others themselves!
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CHURCHES.
Relevant material and updates are available for churches to become a regular part of Hands at Work in Africa; be it through focused updates, sending teams or giving to the cause.
CORPORATES.
It's not just individuals and churches who can play a a part in the Hands at Work in Africa vision. Our Corporate Sponsorship Programs offer businesses the chance to give either finances or in kind gifts to help both the Australian Country Office operations or direct to those in desperate need.
30th March 2010
MLC Girls School NSW article on Georges visit
On Wednesday the 10th March during Wednesday morning assembly, Year 11 IB was inspired to finally ‘Draw the Line’. We had the opportunity to listen to the moving message of Mr George Synman who is the founder of the non-profit organisation, ‘Hands on Work’. This organisation aims to save and reach out to the vulnerable African societies.
The vigour and passion of the founder George Synman moved the girls to make a difference. For his message was not simply one of action, but that of changing attitudes. He aimed to open our eyes and minds and look inside ourselves, recognizing what is really important. With his encouragement, we are motivated to instigate change. George and his organisation endeavour to build a bridge between the privileged and those who have nothing.
A group of girls from MLC want to be part of this project, we want to close the disparity, helping our sisters and brothers in the name of humanity. Over years to come, we wish to work hand in hand with George and his organisation in improving the lives of our African counterparts. George’s emotive message is one that has changed our views and encouraged us to instigate change, drawing attention to the importance of service within a global community. Hopefully through the continued focus on service during Wednesday morning assemblies, many more MLC students will be motivated to increase awareness and address inequality within in our world today.
22nd March 2010
Video update from Kachele Farm, Luanshya
15th March 2010
Arise + Build has been launched in Australia! Please visit the How you can help page to find out more.
George in Australia March/April 2010
Hands at Work in Africa founder George Snyman is currently in Australia. Here are some open events where you can here George speak and find out more about how you can get involved with the Hands mission.
SYDNEY:
Friday 12 March - Engadine Church of Christ, High School Youth Event (6pm, Woronora Rd, Engadine) with the Dav...id Barbosa Band
Saturday 13 March - Gymea Anglican Church Youth Event (Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea)
Sunday 14 March - Southside Christian Fellowship, (175 Port Hacking Road, Miranda @ 9:30am)
Sunday 14 March - Narwee Baptist Church (33 Baumans Rd, Peakhurst @ 6pm)
MELBOURNE:
Sunday 21 March - New Horizons Church (28 Forest Street, Whittlesea @ 10am)
Sunday 21 March - Leadership focus - Building and working in a team - New Horizons Church (28 Forest Street, Whittlesea @7pm)
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