WE DID IT. MATCHING FUNDS ACHIEVED!

Reflect with us on 2022 as we celebrate the many blessings God has given us. We are energized by our community of everyday heroes who help us provide pathways of hope to vulnerable communities. With the generous support of our faithful donors like you, we served more than 8,000 children, women, and community leaders through our global programs rooted in Education Reinforcement, Life Skills and Livelihood Training, and Leadership Development.

Here at ER, we believe that true life change happens in relationships. I’d like to introduce you to Annalie*, a child who attends our Fish Hoek Dream Center and is overcoming adversity while growing in her faith and pursuing big dreams.

Annalie*, left, and her sister Zonja* attend the Fish Hoek Dream Center.

Annalie experienced significant hardship at home and became increasingly withdrawn throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, through a close mentor relationship with Joanna, a volunteer at our Dream Center, Annalie transformed into a personable, confident, and motivated student. In fact, she recently excelled in an online high school placement exam. This is the first high school acceptance we have had at the Fish Hoek Dream Center!

While many local kids in this under resourced community drop out before high school, Annalie is on track to complete her education and pursue a meaningful career in teaching, which is a passion she discovered at our Dream Center. I encourage you to learn more about Annalie’s powerful story here.