26 November 2022 The day had finally arrived…our annual Hlanganani Christmas celebration! The day dawned with dark, cloudy skies…would the weather hold out? Our kiddos were so excited for a day of swimming, fun on a slip ‘n slide, and of course, wonderful, delicious food! The weather was kind to us, and the kids got …
God = Perfect Father
8 October 2022 This month we joined forces with a local church, whom Hlanganani Orphan Care partners with, to hold a day-long camp for all our teenagers. We focused on teaching them the Father heart of God, hearing God’s voice, the importance of faith and forgiveness, and many other important topics as they learn about …
Be Wise, Don’t Compromise!
18 September 2022 At our monthly Hlanganani mentorship group session this month, Ryan focused on teaching our 30 or so tweens and teens the importance of making the right choices in life! (This is a common, ongoing theme!) We always incorporate time for group discussion, providing them with an opportunity to talk through the realities …
Empowering Our Guardians
10 August 2022 At Hlanganani, we care not only for our orphans but the guardians too. Understanding pretty well that people are faced with economic hardships and high rates of unemployment in the country. We noticed that most of our grannies are not employed; hence they struggle to provide the basics for their families. As …
God “Blankets” Us In His Love
July 2, 2022 As I slipped into bed, I let out a shiver; it was a bitterly cold night; even in my solid brick house and under multiple warm blankets, the air felt chilly. It was around 34 F. I thought about the 300 + kids we work alongside and wondered how they were sleeping …
I’m a Solider!
20 April 2022 The Hlanganani daycare center in Diepsloot has come such a long way from when it first started (it doesn’t look like the same place!), the children are flourishing and the property is continually being improved. It was so precious to go visit the kids and chat with the staff members who are …
A Rainy Easter
17 April 2022 What do you do when it’s Easter Sunday and you’re hanging out with a group of Hlanganani Orphan Care youth and all your outdoor plans go out the window due to a very rainy day…you call in for backup of course! George (Bokamoso) arrived with a plan of action. We got our …
Jesus Loves The Little Children
March 6th & 20th, 2022 “Mentoring is: Sharing Life’s Experiences and God’s Faithfulness”― Janet Thompson On the first and third Sunday of each month, we are blessed to go hang out with all the Hlanganani Orphan Care youth and mentor them. It is a time to teach them about God’s love for them and His …
Life is Like a Cupcake
20 February 2022 Jump two feet…left hand. Jump. Both hands, right foot. Crash! Laughter erupted as each teenager tried to conquer the “Hand & Foot Challenge” Game. Quite the icebreaker. With over thirty Hlanganani teenagers on our hands, coming up with a game to help them loosen up and open up is our challenge each …
Focusing on What’s Important
30 January 2022 It was awesome to reconnect with some of the Hlanganani children once again. We love getting together with them each month (different ages come at different times during the month) to hear how they are doing and teach them about God’s love for them. This year we are moving away from basic …