In 2023 our Living Hope Community Health Workers conducted 134 health outreaches. Living Hope runs these outreach programmes year-round, bringing education and health screenings directly to community members. These programmes have a powerful impact by improving access to healthcare, increasing education and awareness about health conditions and treatments, generating referrals for additional care, and building social bonds that empower communities. Altogether, these services help people overcome adversity and strengthen community resilience. One of the incredible ways that our overseas partners and friends can move the mission of Living Hope forward is by joining us on the ground for some of these events!
For example, just this last month, a dedicated team from Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama joined our workers to bolster our efforts, bringing their support, care, encouragement, expertise and extra helping hands. For instance, during their visit our CHWs screened 614 people for HIV/TB and Diabetes, as well as conducted eye screenings, providing over 1,000 pairs of glasses in our communities—an incredible service that helps improve the daily lives of so many! The support and motivation provided by visiting teams not only expands our capacity to reach more clients but also inspire fresh ideas and bring invaluable resources to our everyday work. We are so thankful! Keep reading below to hear how it is that teams can have a great impact on the everyday mission of Living Hope!
Making a Difference: Disability Programme Update
Our Disability Programme, currently serves 79 individuals through weekly support and craft groups. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has faithfully worked to improve the lives of its clients, providing them with vital care, skills, and encouragement. This week, we celebrated an inspiring milestone—a client who joined in 2020, once wheelchair-bound, is now standing and even attempting to walk, thanks to our teams dedicated assistance with stretches and exercises. This transformation is a testament to the power of Living Hope’s long-term care and persistence.
During their recent visit, the Shades team also worked alongside our social worker, auxiliary workers, and facilitators to assist in these ongoing efforts.
The Impact of Short-Term Mission Teams
Trips like these have a long-term impact, both on the communities served and the volunteers themselves. By focusing on a specific ministry that aligns with their passions, visiting teams can share their expertise, bring innovative solutions, and encourage our local staff. Whether it’s helping in construction, medical settings, or children’s programmes, each contribution is vital to the ongoing work we do.
Join Us: Make a Strategic Contribution
We encourage organizations, businesses, and churches to consider joining us through short-term mission trips. These visits are more than just travel—they are opportunities to make strategic contributions of time, talent, and treasure. Volunteers often return home inspired, with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to continue supporting the communities they’ve served. Many find that these trips are life-changing, sparking a desire to stay involved through donations or future volunteer efforts.
If your group is interested in making a difference with Living Hope, we would love to have you join us. Your support and involvement provide real, lasting change in the lives of the vulnerable and needy. Together, we can continue this vital work!
Email us at teams@livinghope.co.za or visit https://www.livinghope.co.za/get-involved/mission-teams/ to get started planning a trip today!
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