We are excited to welcome two new partners to the Hands at Work UK family!
In June, both Haven Coalisland in Northern Ireland and Woodlands East in Bristol officially launched their partnerships with communities in Zambia. This marks a new chapter for both churches as they step into relationship with local communities on the frontline of caring for the most vulnerable children.
Maposa
Haven Coalisland has become our very first partner in Northern Ireland! They have recently partnered with the community of Maposa, in the Luanshya area of Zambia, where dedicated local volunteers serve children through regular meals, home visits, and faithful presence. Church Leader Sam Walker was previously part of The Forge Community Church in Suffolk, where he played a key role in establishing their partnership with Hands at Work. After relocating to Northern Ireland, Sam carried his heart for Hands at Work with him, and we’re so pleased that Haven has now become part of the Hands at Work family too.
Chilando
Woodlands East, a new church planted in Bristol in January this year, has begun its partnership with Chilando, a Zambian community in the Kabwe region which started to establish a Care Point and feed children just a few months later, in April. It’s encouraging to see two communities both in their early stages – one in the UK and one in Zambia – beginning this journey side by side. This kind of mutual, growing relationship reflects the core of what Hands at Work is about: walking together in service and learning from one another.
At Hands at Work, we believe in the power of partnership: of churches, communities, and individuals walking together to see the most vulnerable children cared for in holistic and life-giving ways. These new partnerships remind us that hope is not only possible – it’s already being lived out through the faithfulness of local Care Workers, the commitment of global partners, and the presence of God in the midst of it all.
We’re so thankful for the involvement and generosity of both Haven Coalisland and Woodlands East. We look forward to getting to know you more, praying with you, and witnessing the hope that grows as we serve together. Welcome to the Hands at Work family!