Vuyisile, Sifiso, and their daughter, Lihle, live in Mbonisweni, a township in South Africa. On a typical day, pre-COVID, you would find it bustling with activity. Walking down the main road, you would see people visiting their neighbors, minibus taxis filled with passengers who were going to work or to shop in town, kids gathering […]
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In 2015, we ran a year long intern program in South Africa. Combined with classroom teachings, hands-on experience, leadership opportunities, and a trip to other projects in Africa, the interns had a firsthand experience of living as a foreigner in a culture very different than their own. Tom Gregory, a UK resident that interned in
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Today, June 19th, is the holiday referred to as Juneteenth. It marks the day when news of the emancipation of slaves finally reached the most remote slave state. Texas. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in January of 1863, it wasn\’t until this day in 1865 that the news had reached everywhere. Juneteenth is
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When it comes to humankind, food seems to have the same effect in all cultures everywhere. It brings people together. It\’s a platform for conversation, laughs, and enjoyment. At our feeding programs, our goal is to give the kids proper nutrition, because nutrition provides the foundation for education, exercise, and health. At our feeding program
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Founder, Jeremy Price, shares an update on the impact of COVID-19, how we\’re responding, and how you can join in bringing hope and home to the most vulnerable. \”The need for help is never more realized than in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic.\” Our teams have lost operating budgets and the need for our
One thing that is so great about kids, no matter what continent they live on, is that they are masters of imagination and creativity. They aren\’t held hostage by the intended use of something. Instead, the world is their playground, and they are brilliant at finding the joy in the simplest of things. When my
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Today food was delivered to 75 families across two communities in South Africa. And it was possible because of your generosity. At one home, a child looked up at their mother and commented, “Mom, you look so happy!” She replied, “I’m happy because you will have food to eat.” Siyabonga. We thank you!
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Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and action in response to COVID-19. GIVE NOW We at Ten Thousand Homes are asking you to join a global community with #GivingTuesdayNow. The donations received on this day will go toward bringing relief to the frontline workers serving these vulnerable communities.
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