by Jennifer Price The year was 2009. I was not quite a year into a new hobby. Knitting. Everyone I knew was getting hats and scarves as I practiced making handmade goods with yarn and needles. My burgeoning skills had me devouring all things knitting…books, blogs, email subscriptions, you name it. It was there that
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Kagiso had hit rock bottom. This young man left Mozambique to look for a better life in South Africa. But life is hard, and being an immigrant in a foreign country made it even harder. He felt directionless and turned to drugs for escape. He struggled to support his son and keep food on the
Antony is a passionate leader and Ten Thousand Homes partner who works in Kenya. We love this incredible story of life-changing impact that took place through the weekly feeding program he and his team run. Joseph started coming to their Saturday feeding program for the same reason most of the youth do – a plate
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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!
South Africa: Food Parcel Update Read More »
One of the first steps in creating change is talking about the obstacles that are in your way. The Media Department at TTH has the privilege of documenting and tracking stories of impact and transformation. So often we see hope win in the long-run. We see children growing up to be leaders of their communities.
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Last week we had a team of four women from Texas volunteer with Ten Thousand Homes in South Africa. On Sunday evening, they hosted a ladies’ night at a local church, inviting women from a small community called Embonisweni. The event had one simple goal: to share stories and experiences with each other. These
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Sports are a big deal in South Africa. Between soccer, rugby, netball, cricket, and a few others, most of the children in our programs love sports– following the season on TV, watching local community teams, and learning technique from a young age. The sport culture in South Africa is taken seriously from the time a
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Our Season of Service program is more than short-term volunteering. We think that each person who dedicates their time, money, and talents towards working alongside us doesn’t just have the opportunity to give. We hope there is something incredible and life-changing to gain. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of belonging for everyone who
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