It is such a privilege to work with a network of organizations in South Africa who are committed to the upliftment of the poor and a brighter future for this country. One such organization is called ‘Ethembeni,’ which is Zulu for, “Place of Hope.” It was started by a church in the Howick area 18 […]
With Jeremy well into his second year of university, we were very thankful for the opportunity to fly him to South Africa for Christmas. We have all managed the separation across oceans with determination and positivity. Sunday Skype chats, however, are an important part of our routine. From this side of the ocean we have […]
We would like to introduce you to Zama. Dan first met Zama almost a year ago. At that time, she was freshly graduated out of an agricultural institute, and had just started working at a call centre (a job she hated), because that’s all the work she could find and she needed a job. Dan […]
Goodbyes are never easy. However… the quality of one’s goodbyes says a lot about how one has lived and learned. We recently drove through Mdumezulu with Nicole Jones to visit the community farmers she has been working with while in South Africa. It was a poignant time of intimate greetings and warm wishes. Through this […]
A woman diplays her magnificent cabbage in Ntambamhlophe. Photocredit: Nicole Jones Fear has gripped the village of Shayamoya in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province after the discovery of a decapitated body. The family of Zanele Hlatshwayo, 25, who has been missing since July, believe she was a victim of a cannibalism ring that has so far […]
There is no organization called, “Farming God’s Way.” No bank account, no board, no employees, no articles of incorporation. Farming God’s Way “is a resource given to the wider body of Christ, to equip the poor and break the yoke of poverty.” It is a tool that teaches people to apply God’s given hope and […]
As a single woman living in Kenya in 1995, Kerry was looking for an outlet for physical fitness. She was working full time in the SIM Kenya office and evenings were open for some recreational time. In 1995 there were not many recreational options for women in Nairobi. By word of mouth, she began to […]
We are so grateful to have had the privilege of partnering with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in a 3-year funded food security project. The project officially ended on May 31, but of course the impact of the investment of time, training and discipleship is just beginning. We had the opportunity to celebrate what God has […]
One constant of our life in South Africa is that there are always challenges that we probably wouldn’t be dealing with if we were living in Canada. A few short weeks after our arrival back in South Africa following our Home Assignment, our car was stolen right out of a large parking lot of a […]
We have learned quite a bit about Zulu culture and religious practice, and yet we often feel we know so little. Our day to day interactions are always influenced by Zulu culture, and we have had Zulu friends teach us about traditional belief and practice, but every once in a while, we experience it up […]