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We are WITH Africa:
Finding and partnering with local heroes
to impact communities with the tangible love of Jesus, together.


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South Africa is facing a humanitarian crisis of hunger...

5/6/2020

 
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At first, it felt novel to be part of the strictest lockdown in the world.
41 days later, the novelty has worn off...


For our family, in a suburb of Cape Town, our lockdown life probably looks a lot like yours. Digi-school. Work via Zoom.

​However, if you live in a township, (like the vast majority of South Africa) lockdown might mean you're facing starvation. There have been riots, grocery stores looted, and even a garbage truck was robbed... for food. There's few credit cards in townships. It's a cash only life. No work today = no food today. ​

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You see, our lock down in military enforced. Police presence is always visible. Breaking lockdown results in fines or arrests. The nation has an 8pm curfew. Our only visitors have been baboons as they (and in some parts penguins) who have free reign of the quiet streets. This week, we've finally been allowed outdoors to walk dogs or exercise from 6 to 9 am. But, there's no work for those who depend on an hourly or daily wage.

For this pandemic season, we're shifting our focus to feeding folks in our beloved township of Masi... and a few others. (Including the neighborhood where the garbage truck was robbed... for food.)


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    Kevin and Tonya Stanfield

    Serving in South Africa since 2007

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