We distributed food parcels to hundreds of families in several informal settlements – giving them both physical aid and a mental boost of encouragement; simply knowing that Someone does care about them.

For Nurses Week, we packed 120 “appreciation parcels” comprised of a little box of chocolates, an Activated magazine, and a thank you card specifically designed for these dear men and women.

The children eagerly ate, some finishing their bowls within minutes. Our hearts bled to see some others who (due to often having little to eat and thus stomachs not used to a large portion) were unable to finish their bowl at once. We had them take it home with them, so that they could benefit more even later…

We thank you LORD,
So Great and Good,
For the love and care,
Of Motherhood.

In addition to providing food items on a regular basis, we were grateful to be able to divide between these centres chairs, heaters, desks, a bathtub, two portable swimming pools, a TV, dozens of blinds, a baby cot, baby changing table, linoleum rolls, office furniture, rubbish bins, mirrors, a dryer, mop buckets, bales of tissue paper, plastic cups and jugs, carpets…

Being bound to a wheelchair for the last 22 years hasn’t stopped him from pushing towards his goals; and in recognition of his boundless cheerfulness and perseverance we were so pleased to be able to provide him with a desktop computer – complete with office, audio, and educational programs, as well as…

To help share the Love of Easter, a few of the children of Helping Hand visited a home for the elderly, bringing cookies, chocolates, inspirational Activated magazines, hugs, and smiles! The reactions were so heart-warming and the kids’ cheerful “Happy Easter!” echoed inside room after room…

For Easter Sunday School, we showed a short video that explained the story of Jesus’ Life and Resurrection. Then we expounded on the message of the Gospel, and invited any of the children who hadn’t previously accepted Christ with us to do so. Wonderfully, seven children prayed right there and gave their hearts to Jesus! We look forward to seeing them grow up in faith, just as the other long-term students are…