November 25, 2023
Care Worker Nolwazi smiles as she sees 11-year-old Frank* and his siblings walking towards the Care Point. She knows their story well. They came from Mozambique with their grandmother who took them in after their mother passed away. Gogo is currently away, learning to be a traditional healer for the next two years. The siblings have moved in with their older sister who works hard doing odd jobs, like laundry, for people in the community. Sadly, the family has no documentation, meaning they can't access any government support. But they know that Jesus has a plan for them, and he has given them Nolwazi for support. She loves Frank and his siblings like her own children, supporting them practically and emotionally. Nolwazi has seen them grow and change since they joined the Care Point in 2017. She says they are respectful, loving, and enjoy each other’s company.
- Mluti Community, South Africa
November 14, 2023
We’re going to be regularly introducing one of our Care Workers from across Africa. Today we want you to meet Rachel from Mluti Community in South Africa.
“My name is Rachel and I live in Mluti. I became a Care Worker because I had always wanted to be a social worker. So when I was invited to help, I felt that my dream had come true. I love being with the children, playing with them and doing Relationship Groups.”
July 21, 2023
We’re going to be introducing one of our Care Workers regularly from across Africa. Today we want you to meet Nomsa.
Nomsa lives in the community of Mluti in South Africa with her four children. She has been a Care Worker for just over a year. She became a Care Worker because of the love that she has for the children and her experience growing up as an orphan herself. She says, "I like the way that we do Relationship Groups and being with the children every day".
March 23, 2022
Recently, the children in Mluti Community, South Africa have taken greater ownership in loving and caring for one another, and have started to find joy in helping the Care Workers with washing the dishes after they receive their daily meal.
October 26, 2020
Mluti Community, #SouthAfrica
When #CareWorker Catherine met 14 year old Celia*, she witnessed her vulnerability first hand. Quiet and shy at first but growing in confidence, Celia has a caring nature. When restrictions were put into place due to the #COVID-19 pandemic, Care Workers assigned Celia the role of helping the children sanitise their hands at the Care Point, a role she does with joy and pride.
August 6, 2019
Mluti Community, South Africa.
13-year-old Thandiwe* and her family move from hut to hut and therefore with no fixed or familiar home, Thandiwe has fully embraced the loving, family-like atmosphere of the Care Point. For Thandiwe, the Care Point is her ‘happy place’. Thandiwe feels safe at the Care Point, trusting the Care Workers so implicitly that she regularly chats over her difficulties with them and they, in their turn, offer parental, attentive advice. Currently living next door to the Care Point, Thandiwe and her family are under the daily watchful and loving eyes of the Care Workers.
March 15, 2019
Day 9 – Children across Africa
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
– Isaiah 41:10
Today, we encourage you to pray for the most vulnerable children like Erick who you know by name. Hands at Work deeply desires for each of our children, to have a personal relationship with Jesus, knowing and believing the unconditional love that He has for them. Ask God to give the most vulnerable children a spirit of joy and hope in the midst of desperation. Through the Godly display of love from their Care Workers, pray for each child to feel a sense of belonging, hope and love for their future.
#40Days2019
Sixteen-year-old Erick* and his twin sister Shirley* were born in Mozambique. When they were younger, their mother, Tale* fled her home country with her six children in search of a better life. The love that Tale has for her children is unmistakable as she works tirelessly to provide for her children’s needs. When Care Workers from Mluti Community Based Organisation (CBO) learned of the family’s story, they reached out in compassion and invited Erick, Shirley and their siblings to attend the Care Point each day. There they could receive a nutritious meal and support with their education and healthcare. – Mluti, South Africa
April 27, 2018
My name is Msizi*. I am 14 years old. I am 1 of 35 children attending the Care Point in Mluti Community, South Africa *with photo
May 14, 2018
'Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.’¬– Isaiah 58:12
The maintenance team at the Hub in South Africa doing home repairs in Mluti Community.
July 31, 2017
#CareWorkers are men and women who give of themselves to serve the most vulnerable within their community. They are often living in similar conditions to the children that they serve, yet they remain committed and dedicated to the furthering of God’s kingdom. They ensure that the children are effectively and holistically cared for not by simply feeding them but also by showing them what a life full of love, joy and hope looks like. Two of the Community Based Organisation (CBO) Coordinators from across #SouthAfrica share about what it means to care for the children:
"When the children come to the Care Point, I am able to spend time with them and act as a mother figure. This time allows me to ask questions and ensure that they are doing okay. Many of our kids live by themselves and so it is important for me to play this role." - Coordinator, Mluti Community, South Africa
"I love being with the kids. I love helping them read the Bible and letting them know that God is there for them." – Coordinator, Zwelisha Community, South Africa - #Servanthood #ChristOurFoundation
April 5, 2017
“I like coming to the youth exchange days. It’s a place where we can share our struggles with one another and we don’t feel alone.” – Youth Leader (Mluti Community, South Africa) In June of 2016, twenty young leaders from Zwelisha, Mluti and Siyathuthuka Communities gathered in Zwelisha during their school holidays for a Youth Exchange Day. The youth spent the day encouraging and learning from one another as they built relationships and heard from the word of God. #Fellowship #Joy
35 of the most vulnerable children in Mluti Community receive a daily hot and nutritious meal, access to education and access to basic health care.
December 3, 2019
Recently, Sarah began serving as a Care Worker in Mluti Community, South Africa. She gives what she has from her heart because she wants to care for the children and learn more of what it means to serve the most vulnerable.