We are raising money to send two of our youth from St Andrews Church Biggleswade to the Hands at Work Mafambisa care point in South Africa. The money raised will support our young people to experience a short term mission trip to our partner community of Mafambisa in South Africa.

St Andrew’s Church in Biggleswade are partnered with the community of Mafambisa in South Africa through Hands at Work (UK) registered charity no. 1117446.

As a worshipping community, we sponsor 15 children and support 30 others from personal contributions. Our support and prayer for Mafambisa goes beyond financial support. Each year a team from St Andrew’s visit Mafambisa to support and encourage the care workers and to visit the 100 children they care for. During the trip the team will affirm local Care Workers, listen to Caregivers, and befriend children through play which will bring new life and strength in extremely challenging and often unappreciated work.

The team who will visit in 2026 includes two young people - Jack and freya. We are raising money to cover their travel and accommodation costs.

Mafambisa - At the Care Point in Mafambisa, the children are able to participate in Bible study activities, led by the Care Workers. Another way that the Care Workers support the children is with basic health care and ensuring that children are assisted with school funds as well as uniforms and school supplies. Additionally, the Care Point is growing into a place where Primary Caregivers can come to share their struggles, hear God’s word and receive loving support from Care Workers. At the Care Point, tyres have been installed, giving the children a place to play with their friends and to sit while eating. There have been a number of projects completed at the Care Point including a kitchen, shelter and toilets, ensuring that the volunteer Care Workers can continue to provide the best care to the children. Additionally, netball posts were installed and painted, giving the older children a safe place to play games.

Click here to read our blog of previous mission trips and updates about our forthcoming mission trip.

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https://www.handsatwork.org/southafrica/mafambisa