Let us introduce you to Nosihle! This confident and clever young lady dreams of becoming a doctor. For now, she is focused on being a good student. She enjoys studying math. In her spare time, she loves to read. She lives with her three siblings, her grandparents and her uncle. To help the family, she often fetches water, sweeps and washes dishes.

Tjakastad

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Tjakastad is a town on the hillside with a hot climate. The closest town with access to groceries is nearly two miles away, so often the shoulder of the road is filled with people walking to and from the community. The houses are built by the community members, however, some homes are provided by the government for the elderly and exceptionally poor in this community. Although some of the fathers are fortunate enough to find work in a nearby mine, most parents depend on social grants for putting food on the table.

South Africa

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The Republic of South Africa, often called the "rainbow nation," makes up the southern tip of the continent of Africa. The country is plagued with HIV, and the numbers of orphaned and vulnerable children continue to grow. Though Apartheid is in the past, a remnant of racism and segregation remains, adding to the challenges of ministering to the poor.