We recently heard this testimony from a grandmother of two children who received school uniforms: “It has helped very very much. I would have struggled to provide uniforms for my kids without Lydia’s Mission. And they must wear uniforms otherwise the schools chase them away. I am very grateful”

Thanks to your support, we've recently raised funds to provide 500 school uniforms to the children at our Hope Centers! Without a uniform, a child can't attend school. The cost of a uniform is almost a month's wages for the average family in our community. Providing these uniforms is a simple thing we get to do to ensure education and inspire generational change. We can't wait to get these kiddos back to school! We're so grateful for your support.

It's National Women's Day in South Africa! We're celebrating and thanking God for these #strongwomen we get the joy of knowing. When they prepare meals at a Hope Center, work on the farm or bear witness to Christ in the garbage dump, they are changing a generation. Pray for them!

We're making strides towards providing more holistic care at our Hope Centers and Gogo Center with the help of a new nurse. Meet Ineke!

At our 8 Hope Centers and Gogo Center, we serve hundreds of kids and 70+ elderly community members a day. While the food and fellowship that is available is a huge blessing, we are aiming to provide more holistic care.

Beginning with basic health evaluations, with the help of our new nurse Ineke, we are gathering health data on every kid and elderly member in our care. Without access to health care, these basic screenings make a big difference in the lives of these children and grandparents.