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July 1, 2022
My Life: Nelly Kunene, Care Worker in Sthobela B Community, South Africa
“I love caring for the children. It is my love for the children that has kept me going. There are times when it is difficult but when I think about the children, I know that I can’t give up because who else would care for them? When I get weary and tired, I pray and ask God to remind me of the first love that I had for the children.”
June 14, 2022
Living with his grandmother and three cousins, 13-year-old Ezra* receives a government support grant, which helps but does not fully make ends meet. The family often finds themselves struggling. The financial shortcomings lead to desperation. Meals were becoming scarce. Life circumstances caused Ezra to feel like he didn’t have a place where he belonged, and he was not doing well in school.
However, the Care Workers in Sthobela B are committed to walking with Ezra through these challenges and emotions. When the children arrive at the Care Point, they are greeted by the Care Workers who have already been hard at work preparing them a hot, nutritious meal. The Care Workers have been relentless in demonstrating God’s love to the family. The Care Workers recognise that God never gave up on them, so they, in turn, will not give up on this family.
– Sthobela B Community, South Africa
October 22, 2021
Hands at Work is committed to investing in the lives of our youth, helping them develop into healthy and whole adults who know the love of Jesus. This commitment can be seen in the local Hands at Work team in Oshoek, South Africa.
Recently 12-year-old Joyce* began spending time with older girls and making some unwise choices. Wanting the best for her granddaughter, Grandmother Eve* brought the situation to the Care Workers and the Oshoek team, knowing that she could trust them. Together, they drew Joyce close and began intentionally investing in the choices she was making and speaking to her about the possibilities for her future. Now Joyce has begun to make changes in her life and look differently at her future. – Sthobela B Community, South Africa
March 26, 2021
Sixteen-year-old Thabo* is determined to create a bright future for himself with the support of those around him. Care Worker Nelly shares, “I love how he often comes to me to ask for help with his school work. Even if I’m not fully equipped to help, I can find someone who can.”
Sthobela B Community, South Africa
January 30, 2020
Sthobela B, South Africa – Sadly, nine-year-old Lenka* doesn’t know where his father is and his mother doesn’t support the children. Thankfully, Lenka comes to the Care Point to receive a hot and nutritious meal daily and support with his education and health care.
October 19, 2019
In 2018 Care Workers in Sthobela B Community, South Africa, began caring for 50 of the most vulnerable, but as their capacity increased they began caring for an additional 25 children. Read more about Sthobela B: https://www.handsatwork.org/sthobela-b-community
June 7, 2019
Nomvula* is 16 years old and is one of the youth in Sthobela B Community, South Africa. During school holidays she often helps out with cooking and serving food. Sometimes she helps the Care Workers do the shopping for the CBO and during the week she is the one who gets the children into a circle to pray and wash their hands before their daily meal. Last month, she was involved in helping to distribute blankets and mattresses to the children who were identified by the Care Workers as in need. Although she has a shy and quiet demeanour, she is looked up to by many of the children in her community.
June 29, 2018
"No trouble when God is around"
The Care Workers and the children gather together for a time of worship in Sthobela B Community, South Africa.
June 20, 2018
The Hands at Work local office team in Oshoek is committed to meeting with the Care Workers from the Sthobela B Community Based Organisation for a time of fellowship and hearing God's word. It is a space where the Care Workers can openly share their challenges in a safe and loving environment.
As the Care Workers share their stories, ask God to bring healing and transformation into their lives and pray that they will come to understand the love of God.
June 16, 2018
After the death of his parents, 14-year-old Thando* began living with his elderly grandparents. Although his grandparents love their grandchildren and desire to provide for them, it has proven challenging. Understandably, Thando has struggled in the aftermath of his parents’ deaths. He has struggled to trust people and he lacks confidence.
It was in Thando’s sadness and pain that he was invited to come to the Care Point. As his Care Worker, Poppy, visits his home and invests into his life, Thando has slowly begun a journey of healing. Even when Thando tried to push his Care Workers away, their refusal to give up on him demonstrated the love that they have for him.
Pray for the most vulnerable children like Thando to find healing through the love of their Care Workers.
April 12, 2018
Over the past few weeks, the children have been gathering at Sthobela B Community, South Africa, for a time of praise and worship before they receive their nutritious meal. #ChristAsOurFoundation
April 3, 2018
At the beginning of March, 50 of the most vulnerable children in Sthobela B Community, South Africa began receiving a hot and nutritious meal daily. Praise God!