African Orphans Project
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity in Shongweni, KwaZulu Natal, S.A. |
Our Mission The mission of the African Orphans Project is to provide simple, decent homes for orphans and vulnerable children and their caregivers, and to build the capacity of the local Lutheran church to provide ongoing support to these families. The Project Habitat for Humanity®, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans®, Christ Church Lutheran, and the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (LCSA) - working with its congregation in Shongweni - have partnered to construct homes for orphans and vulnerable children. Over the next five years this partnership will not only construct 75 homes, but will also provide support and outreach programs to local orphans and families that have been directly impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Special Events
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A quote from one caretaker... "In this life, in this place, I couldn't afford to have too many dreams. But the few that I allowed myself were strong. I wanted to see Mr. Mandela walk free, and that has happened. I wanted to see apartheid die, and even that has happened. Now, something that I thought was too impossible even to dream about has happened. I have a house. I have a home. I am complete." Jane Mohlambi Additional Information
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