Swa Vana (For the Children)

'Swa Vana' means "For the Children" in Tsonga

learning a new game with the kids

This is the 2nd hand store that Swa Vana has recently opened up in the community.  They were getting so many clothing donations out of the children's size range that they decided that this would be a great way to serve the larger community and to let the community have a chance to support their own widows.  It is the only clothing store in Huntington and all the money that is made goes to buy food for the Home Base Care that provides for the widows and sick in Huntington.  I was able to spend the day helping calculate the inventory as the purchases were made.

The Ladies in Lilydale:  With their church they were already feeding the orphans in their community.  When they found out about Swa Vana- they asked to join forces and it has been such a wonderful match up.  This team along with Pastor Abendigo are always trying new things with the kids and their hearts are to serve. 

Bible Story with the kids

Soaking in the Bible Lesson

 

The kids make their own beads out of cereal boxes and other paper and then design beautiful jewelry to sale.  With the money they earn Swa Vana opens up individual bank accounts for them.  I, of course, will be bringing some special creations home to you all!

2 meals a day- 5 days a weeks the orphans and very destitute children in 3 communities are feed tasty meals.  Here are some of the older boys helping to serve. The food for the day was a thicker type of corn with beans, cabbage, and pop.  I thought it was great!

 This is a church out in the bush that Ms La Verne has been sharing Bible Stories with the kids at once a week for the last year.  We shared about Noah and his obedience to God.   The kids were so happy to sing and color.

 

 

 

 

 

kids at the school - excited to see the Mulungus!