Gad and Rose Ndayihimbaze. 2 children: boy – Kevin age 7, girl – Joyeuse age 6

FAMILY INFO: Gad and his family are from Burundi. 3 years ago Gad escaped Burundi after being threatened to be killed. He fled to South Africa and waited 3 long years before his wife and children were able to join them. They just arrived in South Africa June 2009 after weeks of travel by bus, train and foot and suffering sickness along the way. They are now together as a family. As a family of 4 they live in 1/2 bedroom in an apartment shared by many others. Gad works hard everyday as a parking guard and earns about $200/month which is used to pay rent and provide for his family.

NEEDS: Finance support for food and school fees for children

PRAYER REQUEST: better jobs for both Gad and Rose. For Children to be able to study at school. Gad would like more time with his family as he must now always work in order to provide for them.

SPONSORSHIP: Your sponsorship of $50/month for this family will go towards monthly food packs and school fees and uniforms for the children. Once you commit to support and pray for this family we will send you further information regarding their birth dates and address so you can write letters of encouragement.

INFO: Amani is from Democratic Republic of Congo and has been in South Africa for almost 10 years now. He fled his country as war overtook most every region. His parents were able to make their way to United States to join their daugher who had already immigrated there. Amani and his sister have been on their own here in South Africa and would love to one day join their family in USA. Amani is busy trying to finish school and has been good friends with Paul and Moustapha for many years. These 3 boys live share a small room and enjoy singing together and are known as the “Blessed Boys”. Amani loves the Lord and is attending Living Hope Church in Sunnyside.

NEEDS: Food, finance to receive documents to enable him to move to USA, school fees.

PRAYER: To know and love God above all!! To finish school. To one day join his family in USA.

SPONSORSHIP: Your support of $20 per month and prayer for Amani will go toward a monthly food pack, school fees and assistance in clothing and shelter fees. Once your sponsorship is received we will send you further info such as birthdate and address so you are able to be in personal contact with Amani.

Nickson and Esta Pasipanodya   Children:  Kimberley – girl age 8 months

FAMILY INFO: Nickson and Esta are from Zimbabwe and have fled to South Africa to escape the terrible dictatorship that has ruined their country taking away jobs, closing schools and even taking homes and land.  Nickson has been here for a year and Esta arrived 9 months ago.  Little Kimberley was born here in South Africa.  Nickson works as a Security guard and earns about $100/month.  Esta has a housemaid job but can only find work for 1 or 2 days/week earning about $50/month.  The living conditions are quite rough as they live in a small living room with 2 other families.  They have a corner of the room which serves as kitchen, bedroom and sitting room for the 3 of them.  Nickson and Esta are joyful believers in Christ and belong to Living Hope Church in Sunnyside.

NEEDS: Finance for better housing, food, and clothing for Kimberley.

PRAYER REQUESTS: To find better jobs in order to provide better housing and enough food for the month.

SPONSORSHIP: Your sponsorship of $50/month for this family will go towards monthly  food packs, clothing and assistance in rent for a better living environment.  Once you commit to support and pray for this family we will send you further information regarding their birth dates and address so you can write letters of encouragement.

INFO: Amani is from Democratic Republic of Congo and fled his country 3 years ago to escape the war. Amani’s family remains back in DRC, struggling and counting on Amani to support and help them. On a small income as a parking guard Amani does what he can to help his family back home, pay for rent and food here, and finds that saving for schooling seems impossible. Amani would like to go back to school to finish his high school degree. Amani stays in an apartment with many others, sharing a room with his cousin. Amani has come to love the Lord and has such a joy in the life God has given him here. Amani attends Living Hope Church in Sunnyside.

NEEDS: food, school fees

PRAYER: For a better job, to be able to finish school correspondence while working, to know and love the Lord more each day.

SPONSORSHIP: Your support of $20 per month and prayer for Amani will go towards a monthly food pack and school fees to complete high school. Once your sponsorship is received we will send further info regarding birthdate and address so you can be in personal contact with Amani.

INFO: Moustapha is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and was orphaned at a young age. At age 11 he fled his country as war spread and approached where he was attending school. He and his friend Paul jumped out of their school window and started their journey to South Africa. It took close to 4 months traveling without any document or specific guide by ships, land, train and foot. They traveled through seven countries (DRC, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and then South Africa. Refugee camps in some of these countries helped with food and other needs along the way. Moustapha is busy trying to finish school and would like to go further in his studies after high school. He has been on his own and has received care from other kind refugee families who have given him shelter and food when possible over the past 6 years. Moustapha loves the Lord and wants to serve Him with his life. He enjoys singing and is part of a gospel rap band called “Blessed Boys”. He is now attending Living Hope Church in Sunnyside.

NEEDS: Food, clothing, shelter, school fees

PRAYER: To be able to finish high school and continue studies. To keep God first in all!!!

SPONSORSHIP: Your support of $20 per month and prayer for Moustapha will go toward a monthly food pack, school fees, assistance in clothing and shelter costs. Once you have registered your sponsorship we will send you further info such as birthdates and address so you can personally be in touch with Moustapha.

INFO: Rudi is from Democratic Republic of Congo. Rudi lost his mother at age 6 and after much war and fighting fled his country about 3 years ago, first making his way up to Kenya and then after about a year making the long trip all the way to South Africa to join his brother. Rudi works as a barber in the city and makes about $100 a month – just enough each month to pay for his share of rent where he lives with many other people. Rudi is Amani T’s cousin and they are both part of Living Hope Church in Sunnyside. Rudi is growing in his love and knowledge of the Lord and longs to know the Bible more!! His love is soccer and will play at any chance. He also longs to go back to school and be trained in computers.

PRAYER: To grow in his knowledge of the Bible. Provision of food and other necessities, fees for schooling.

NEED: Food, school fees.

SPONSORSHIP:Your support of $20 per month and prayer for Rudi will go toward a monthly food pack will be provided every month and assistance in schooling will be given so he can begin a degree in computer tech. Once we receive your sponsorship we will send you further info about Rudi – birthdate and address, so that you can be in personal contact with him.