One Child Matters: 2011

Wednesday 11 May 2011

CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

Matthew10:42 "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."

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(We can not reach to millions of children, but we can bring hope to one child in need at a time.)

Sponsor a Child today, as you exchange letters, sends photos and offer encouragement in Jesus' name. Your love will bring hope to a child that will last a lifetime.

Click below and sponsor a child. Send us a child's code you are interested to sponsor.

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The One Child Matters sponsorship is as little as R90.00 / US$13.00 a month ... but it rewrites the destiny of a forgotten child.
TAKE YOUR TIME AND WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW. JUST CLICK:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NlyZqJhwk&feature=player_embedded

NB: A “One Time Donation” is acceptable; but we encourage a sponsorship that will maintain a child on monthly basis.We also accept donations such as clothing (for children of ages 2 to 11); blankets, bed sheets, beds for children, food, toys, educational material and medical supply e.g. children medicine.
We have 300 children in our sponsorship list:

You are invited to partner with One Child Matters

“The Wonderful World of Kids” is a community based early childhood development programme. The programme aims to establish care points/pre-school centres in squatter camps throughout South Africa and at sites of low income housing projects, initiated by the government.

The care points will provide education, nutritious food, medical services and a safe environment for children to play and develop.

The One Child Matters created “Wonderful World of Kids” to fill an urgent need in our communities to care for young children who are poverty stricken; some orphaned due to HIV/AIDS or because of chronic unemployment and family structures disintegrating due to the effects of poverty.

This project has potential, and currently seek sponsorship from individuals and businesses to continue building care points. The benefits of sponsorship are manifold and sponsorship is available in three packages:

1.R90 to R10 000 – a donation in this group will significantly change a child’s life and the donor will be published in our annual publications.

2.R11 000 to R100 000 – this will assist in the building of a care point and qualifies the donor to be considered for the care point to be named after the individual or business.

3.R110 000 to R155 000 – a donation in this bracket enables a care point to proceed and the care point is immediately named after the sponsor, even as it is being built.

(The sponsor can also name the care point in memory of a relative or family friend. It is a life time honour)

All Care points have inauguration ceremonies, and pride and positivity is generated for a sponsoring organisation and its employees through these events, particularly when a care point is named after the major sponsor.

There are many opportunities to publish this sponsorship and continue the relationship with the care point – which creates valuable intangible benefits for the sponsoring organisation, including positive impacts on staff morale and learning experiences that last a lifetime.

In the longer term, great goodwill for businesses and a sense of long lasting impact is achieved by sponsoring care points that stay in communities for many years, assisting thousands of growing children and becoming an integral part of a community in need.

Someone Help This Family

(Little Bongane Makhanda - 2 years old)

I was touched by the story of Bongani Makhanda (2) narrated to me by his brother Pheelo (10); on how Bongani was burnt. “My brother was sitting next to the traditional stove (imbawula); when suddenly I came across and mistakenly kicked the stove which had boiling water. The water fell on my little brother and my elder brother”. Said Pheelo.

He was very sad when the incident happened. This family stays in a 3x3m room. There are 6 in total; no father in the house. The house is built out of corrugated irons. The family survives on monthly grants which is spent within 3 days. The mother is unemployed. We appeal to God’s children to help this family.

I-HEART: We're All In This Together - Teaser

Food Parcels for Kids - Love A Child, Support A Child

It was yet another day of joy amongst the children of Silahliwe Squatter Camp in the Vaal, Midvaal Municipality as 40 children received their food parcels. The food was donated by Foodbank SA and dsitributed by the One Child Matters.

We also had a visitor from Queen's Unirvesity of Canada who helped us in the distribution of food parcels.

“I am happy today, I will eat cornflakes.” Said a happy 4 year old Emihle Kraba who was carrying her box of kellog’s and yorgurt on the other hand. The parents were watching with excitement as their children were receiving their food parcels. “This is new in this squatter camp. We hope Foodbank and the One Child Matters could continue feeding our children.” Said a jubilant parent.

Everything went well and the food was distributed evenly to all children who were present. We started with the younger ones, between the age of 3 and 7 years old. We then distributed what remained to those children who are between 8 and 11.

One Child Matters would like to thank Foodbank SA for their support. We encourage this initiative and we hope our partnership runs for many years to come as we provide to our future leaders; our future doctors, presidents, teachers, nurses of our country.

We hope and believe that South Africa can eradicate hunger if we all collectively work together as a nation. Thankyou Foodbank.

(The pain of the loss)

Fire killed 5 family members in a shack in Silahliwe Squatter Camp in the Vaal, Midvaal Municipality. Two children who were not in the shack on the night survived the fire. The two are Nthatho (12) and Nthabiseng (9).

This occured on the night of 17th July 2010. The fire was suspected to have been caused by the burning traditional heater “imbawula”. It was a sad situation as the community bid farewell to their neighbours. All eyes were on the two remaining kids.

There are more than 4000 children between the age of 2 and 11 who live in Silahliwe Squatter Camp. Most of the people live in 3x3 shacks. Each shack can accommodate 3 to 7 people. The area has no electricity; no clean water; and there’s no safe place for children to play. Pre-School kids are kept in shack classrooms, and those who attend school walk long distances to sschool.

One Child Matters operates in this squatter camp. The aim is to provide full meal to the kids on daily basis; provide pre-school education; provide medical attention; and create a safe environment for the children to live and play.

One Child Matters would like to take this opportunity to send its condolences to the family of the victims, especially the remaining two children; to the community members of Silahliwe and to the whole leadership of Silahliwe.

We would like to invite and call upon everyone to partner with the One child Matters to help the community of Silahliwe. Please call Solomon on: +27 72 356 8282 or Precious on: +27 76 896 7139. You can send an email to: meya@webmail.co.za

Mathapelo's Story

Mathapelo. She lives with her grandmother. Mathepelo is an orphan and her parents died some few years ago. She now lives with her unemployed grandmother. They depend on grant money for survival.

Mathapelo is one of hundreds energetic children who live in the filthy squatter camp of Silahliwe. Inspite of all the hardships, Mathepelo is dreaming high. Her dream is to become a teacher. Her favourite subject is English.

“When I grow up I want to be a teacher” said a shy Mathapelo. On 18 July 2010 (Mandela Day), she received a surprise visitor. Ipeleng Nyakong from Benmore visited Mathapelo under the “Ipeleng’s Doing It for the Needy Kids” Competition. Ipeleng was linked to the child under the One Child Matters. Ipeleng and Mathapelo only knew one another through the exchange of letters and pictures.

As part of the Mandela Day’s 67 minutes of service, Ipeleng took sometime to drive all the way from Johannesburg to Silahliwe to see her linked child.

It was a touchy situation as she was told about the situation Mathapelo was living under. The little Mathepelo couldn’t believe herself as she drove in Ipeleng’s car on the front seat. “When I’m old I will drive mama’s car.” Said Mathapelo pointing at Ipeleng’s volvo car.

Mathapelo’s grandmother was so thankful to ipeleng and wished her all the best. Ipeleng promised to help little Mathapelo in future.

Friday 15 April 2011

Servolution Week

www.servolution.org

“…It is a culture. Infusing this culture into a DNA of a church will change the view of the world and the perspective of the needs of those around you. This movement is rumbling throughout the Body of Christ - a revolutionary Army of people ready to take up this mandate. We are actively pursuing the lost, the forgotten, and the poor to show them a God who is passionately in love with them. We stand ready with one heart, saying, “I will serve others and show them the hope they can have in Jesus.”

On Good Friday week, we meet with the locals to serve the children. We wash and clean for them; we feed and clothe them; and play with them. Moreover we teach them about Christ and His love for the Children. Jesus served the world by giving Himself as a living sacrifice, so do we serve by doing good to human kind.

We serve others for several simple reasons:

1) Jesus did. Our goal as Christians is to become more like Christ every day. As we study God's Word, we learn about Jesus and the way He lived. Because Jesus loved people, He served them to show them that love (John 13). Our goal is the same, to serve people so they would also come to know Jesus as their personal Savior.

2) The church and its purpose is best expressed outside its walls. We can't sit inside and wait for the world to come to us. We've got to get out in our communities and show people that we care and that there's a God who wants to heal them.

3) It's a tangible expression of the love of God for lost humanity. Words can't always fix our pain. People may know that God loves them, but maybe they haven't ever experienced God's love for them in a practical way. We can be a testimony to others of what God can do in their life!

MANDELA DAY

Former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela has been honoured by the inauguration of the official Mandela day, to be held on July 18th, his birthday. The celebration of Mandela’s life and values serves as a global call to action for people to make an imprint’ and help change the world around them for the better by pledging 67 minutes of volunteer work, representing Mandela’s 67 years fighting for humantarian issues.

On this day we meet with the locals to serve the children. We wash and clean for them; we feed and clothe them; and play with them.

Christmas Day

We meet annually to give to the children who expect no gift at this time of the year due to the conditions they live under. Our Christmas parties are normally towards the end of November every year.

We buy gifts, food and invite every one to join us in celebrating Jesus Christ’s birthday with the Kids. We become One Big Family on this day.

Mercy Ambassador

Benjamin Dube

Reverend Benjamin Dube is a music ministerial visionary, anointed songwriter and singer, music producer, mentor/father and pastor to many musicians and an inspiration to secular artists in South Africa. A Gospel legend of Africa, Reverend Benjamin Dube began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1986.

He was mainly involved in the formation of the Benjamin Dube Children’s Foundation of which Solomon Mondlane was the Director. He invited South Africans to support children for their better future during the launch of the Benjamin Dube Children’s Foundation in 2010.

(Contact the Dube Connections)

Mercy Ambassador

Moruti Shoba

He is a Gospel Legend of Africa. He began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1983 when he recorded a single – “JESU UYETLA” which was a cross over hit song and chart buster on local radio stations, and won a song of the year.

His first 4 albums were recorded under Rea Music between the year 1983 and 1986. From 1986 to 1994, ten albums were recorded under NB Record Company. And the last 2 albums were recorded in 2000.

Reverend Shoba’s famous music which was frequently played in local radio stations and in the neighbouring countries such as Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Botswana are; Sizwa ngoJesu, Peace Perfect Peace, Ubuhle Bezulu, Buya Manje, Indaba Yesiphambano and many more.

He has travelled as far as Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe in many occassions. He has worked with many local pastors and international evangelists such as Reinhard Bonnke and the late Moruti Ndlovu.

Reverend Shoba was born in Witbank – KwaGuqa; a son of the late April Shoba and his mother Juana Nomvula Mthombeni.

Pastor Shoba is married to Suzan Sithole, and his 3 children are Amos (21), Zimunathi (18) and Ndabezinhle (16), and they all live in Mpumalanga.

Moruti Shoba is the Mercy Ambassador for the vulnerable children for the One Child Matters.

(Send us an email to host Moruti Shoba)

Mercy Ambassador

Mercy Ambassadors Members

For years Music Artists have been using their platform to speak on behalf of children in poverty and encouraging others to sponsor a child.

Nokhaya Makrexeni

Nokhaya is South Africa’s gospel artist. She has 3 albums under her name; Zulu Khaya Lami, Nxa Ebizwa Amagama and Sisindise. She began the journey of her calling in ministry in 2004. She has perfomed in all 9 provinces of South Africa. Her music is loved by many.

Nokhaya was born in the Eastern Cape; and she is married to Dumsani Dzingwa. They are blessed with 3 children. They love and live in Sebokeng.

Today, Nokhaya is the Mercy Ambassador for the vulnerable children for One Child Matters.

(Send us an email to host Nokhaya)