The people who volunteer to help at-risk families are awesome. We're thankful for such volunteers, like a team from the University of South Carolina (USC) that traveled to Fish Hoek, South Africa. The nursing students brought joy and excitement to the Dream Center....
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2023 Kitchen Fundraiser – Limpopo Dream Center
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Help Build a Kitchen to Feed Limpopo Dream Center KidsIf we exceed our goal, any additional funds will be directed to the ER Fund to be used where it is needed most.Would you help our students continue to dream big by funding their dream kitchen?...
‘When I Look at Them, I See Me’
Raymond Sumaya grew up in an extreme section of Makati City, part of Metro Manila. He refers to it as a slum, 'where people struggle to find jobs, housing, food and education." These conditions did not defeat him. Instead, they filled Raymond with drive, passion and...
ER Loses a Great Friend, Pierre Roux
The following stories pay tribute to ER heroes - those who have lived sacrificially in order to serve others. We hope you are inspired by their lives. It is with great sadness we share the passing of longtime ER partner Pierre Roux, who led Africa To Asia Innovative...
Teacher, Teacher: Dream Center Student Helps Others
Mutsa*, age 8, is a grade 3 student who has been enrolled in the Fish Hoek Dream Center for two years. She is full of joy and laughter. She is easily excited and sees the best in every situation. She dreams of being a teacher and often helps the kids who are...
Once Angry and Unfocused, Thabo Now Boldly Shares His Faith
Thabo's story demonstrates the incredible value of patiently investing in the futures of at-risk kids. By Amy Townsend, Fish Hoek Dream Center Co-Director Thabo* began attending the Fish Hoek Dream Center in 2016 as a Grade 1 learner. He started when the Dream Center...
Spitfire Turns From Trouble
Prior to joining the Cavite Dream Center (DC) in Metro Manila, Maggie* was a five-year-old spitfire, perhaps even a troublemaker. Even though she has a family and a home, she spent too much time on the streets acting out like other street kids. After she enrolled in...
Donor Accountability and Transparency
We're pleased to share that Extreme Response International has reached Candid's GoldSeal of Transparency again for 2022. This achievement helps demonstrate our desire for donor transparency in all we do. Whether you are making your first gift to Extreme Response or...
You Helped Madi Triumph Over Tragedies
ER's Anne Benavidez shares the inspirational story of Madi, whose life has been positively disrupted through ER's Golden Hands life skills program in Metro Manila. Supporters like you make this possible. Madilyn "Madi" Urbano, 41, is a widow and a mother of two kids,...
Annalie Is Realizing Her Dream through the Power of Relationships
By Amy Townsend, Fish Hoek Dream Center Co-Director Annalie* has endured tremendous hardship in her life, which is why her story will resonate deeply with you. Annalie, age 13, and her younger sister, Zonja*, age 7, are part of the Fish Hoek Dream Center and attend a...
Pastors, Leaders, Marriages Get Encouraged
By Brice Wilson, Africa Region Director Three members of Grace Community Church, Tyler, TX, flew to South Africa to provide teaching, encouragement, and training in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16). The trio led two conferences, totalling 48 pastors, church leaders, and...