“During my childhood I played with a doll, and I made clothes made from plastic bags for it; I also used old rags. And you won’t believe this, I used a stick to knit those clothes together.” Gloria Malope is a seamstress who has been connected with Ten Thousand Homes since 2008. Her creative spirit […]
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For the second year in a row, our friend Steve, from YWAM Holmsted Manor in the UK, came for a visit and brought some friends. He simply put the word out that he was going to Africa to build a house, and if you were keen… “meet me at the airport!” And we are very
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Mama Charity grew up in Mbonisweni, a township just outside of White River, South Africa. She was part of a large family and was labeled the black sheep of the family. Her parents drank, and her Mom would repeatedly lock her out of the house. They didn’t even welcome their own daughter into their home.
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The day our local team walked into Francisco’s house, his prayer was for more rooms to accommodate his grandkids. When their parents, Francisco’s children, died of AIDS, this tender-hearted grandfather had no choice but to take them in, even though his small house lacked adequate space. Our team prayed for Francisco that day. God was
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The house was big enough for the family, but in no way safe for those living inside. Sometimes HOME is not about building from the ground up but ensuring the precious cargo inside is safe. That’s exactly what Michael and his family needed, a sense of security protecting them from rain and unwanted intruders. Frequently,
Keep Smiling Michael! Read More »
It was a hot Summer day in March when we walked up to what was serving as Sfiso and Lizzie’s house. It couldn’t have been hotter, though, than the week prior when their house burned to the ground in a fire. The only evidence left in the barrenness were a few charred pieces of wood
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Can you imagine the feeling one must get to see construction start on a new home? To go from nothing or from living in an unsuitable shack to a brand new home that keeps the rain out is no small thing. There’s a sense of joy and hope that wells up inside. Now, can you
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It was over a week of planning for the big event. Why? The words that come to mind are worth, hope, and value. At the first-ever day camp hosted at Ten Thousand Homes’ South Africa campus, our desire was that the theme of royalty would be woven through every detail of every activity so that these kids would
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