Across Africa, men and women from the local churches have raised their hands and committed to being Care Workers in the poorest of the poor communities.
Through their dedication to doing Holy Home Visits, knowing the names of the most vulnerable children, and caring for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, Care Workers like Nelisiwe are bringing the Hope of Christ into the darkest and most desperate circumstances.
“Initially, I became a Care Worker because the local Hands at Work team in Oshoek needed people to come and care for the children. Yet by visiting me while my mum was at her deathbed and I was
struggling, and surrounding me with love, I realised that there are other families going through the same things as me. And if their visit helped carry the burden, then I can do the same for others.
I fell in love with caring for others and I love playing and interacting with the children. Becoming a Care Worker was the easiest decision I’ve ever made.”
Nelisiwe is a Care Worker in Houtbos, South Africa