Working in Africa you very quickly learn that where there is the most need, hope is the answer, the anchor – but it’s a choice. There is a tension between the harsh reality of unemployment, corruption, crime, and lack of shelter, nutrition, good education, and good systems and simultaneously the very real reality of a […]
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At Ten Thousand Homes, we believe in the power of collaboration and the friendships that grow from it. True collaboration happens when we come alongside each other to make dreams a reality, and no one exemplifies this better than Regenerate in London. Twelve years ago, we met Andy and Clare through mutual friends. Little did
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by Phoebe G One major word comes to mind when I reflect back on my journey with Ten Thousand Homes over the past 11 years: COMMUNITY. A lot of stories we share center around this idea: family, tribe, inner circle, the band, the clique etc. It’s difficult to find a word that encompasses that deep,
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Ten Thousand Homes has always led with the value of hospitality—a principle that resonated deeply with Barny, a longtime friend and volunteer. His first visit to South Africa with us left a lasting impression, and his experience truly stood out. From day one, Ten Thousand Homes has believed that true hospitality extends beyond welcoming those
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In 2015, we ran a year-long intern program in South Africa. During this time, the interns engaged in classroom teachings, hands-on experience, leadership opportunities, and a trip to other projects in Africa – all within a cross-cultural context. Tom Gregory, a UK resident, reflects on this experience and how it has impacted where he is
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Join host, Jennifer Price, Jeremy Price, and special guest, Emma Grace Price, for a conversation about the importance of nutrition and stories from some of the first feeding programs we ran in Africa (and some of the lessons learned). Prefer to watch? Check it out on YouTube:
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We were building a home for a child-headed household, and the community was a bit skeptical. But one morning when our building team arrived at the job site, something had changed. What we saw was unbelievable (in the best way possible)…
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When a home is built for a vulnerable family, it’s an unforgettable experience that impacts everyone involved. Meet Miguel Schlereth, a friend of Ten Thousand Homes who has traveled to South Africa to help with 5 different home builds. How did you hear about Ten Thousand Homes? Around the year 2016, I saw on Facebook
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