The schools need considerable repairs, maintenance, and painting. Volunteers will assist in meal preparation and cleanup. March and April are best weather-wise. This is a cooperative ministry of the Uniting Reformed Church of Southern Africa, South African Diaconate, Christian Reformed Church World Service, Christ Memorial Church of Holland, Michigan and others. Various volunteers are needed for construction, education, small business, and trades.
Groups share their skills and expertise with peoples left behind in the nation s economy.
The construction of homes needs a negotiated financial gift from the group. This gift becomes part of a revolving loan fund. The government will match up to two-thirds of the gift, which dramatically increases the group s investment. Fly into the Pretoria area. A passport is needed.