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 …
Back To School – Easter Style
29 April 2022 Bordering one of the wealthiest suburbs in Johannesburg lies one of the poorest communities. Over 35 of the Bokamso children live within this large, notorious township. Upon going to visit their homes, our guide (needed for our guidance & safety), explained how in the block where some of the children reside there …
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 …
A Happy Easter!
15 April 2022 We kicked the four-day Easter weekend off with a bang! With a Bokamoso group of over 50 kids every day, it was set to be a busy, fun-filled long weekend! Right off the bat, it was amazing to receive a donation to purchase all the kid’s several Easter eggs each, making the …
Clothes, Beautiful Clothes
31 March 2022 It is always great excitement when clothes are donated to any vulnerable and orphaned children. As their families cannot afford to purchase food, never mind clothes and shoes for their kids, the children may only have very old, dirty, and torn clothes. When the children join Bokamoso, they are able to choose …
A New Settlement & A New Dance!
21 March 2022 Bokamoso Fitness Club pulled up its sleeves and got moving and grooving once again. We visited a new group in an informal settlement where we had heard that many children were in need of food and a way to keep them off the streets and safe. A fun day was had with …
Water of Life
14 March 2022 The importance of Maslow’s hierarchy is never so apparent as here in the informal settlements of South Africa. WATER. One of the most basic physiological needs is often not readily available. One of our child-headed families was struggling with rashes and constant diarrhea. We found out that not only is their access …
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 …
Simon Says… “Spin Around!”
27 February 2022 Shrieks of glee echoed off the tin walls as the game of “Simon Says” was offered…”Who wants to play?”…everyone! The kids laughed as Ryan once again tried to outsmart them. Up, down and around…using his best dance moves. Watching them laugh uncontrollably was such a reminder of what many of these children …
An Eye-Opening Visit to Mpumalanga!
15 January 2022 During the month of January/February, we went a little farther afield than our usual area…going to the beautiful province of Mpumalanga. Here George was able to reconnect with children that he does not visit as often. The thirty Bokamoso children that we support, ages nine to fifteen, all attend the same Combined …