The Brankens are back in the areaIn January 2019, the Branken family moved back to the area, after an inspiring and refreshing sabbatical to start a new Neighbours site. They are fresh and ready with lots of new ideas.
Watch the video below to learn more about their work and find out how you can help. You can also use the following bank account to make a direct donation to support Neighbours. Be sure to use your email address as the reference so that we can properly allocate your donation and send you a receipt.
Account name: Neighbours Bank: ABSA Bank Account number: 9310110831 Branch code: 632005 SWIFT code: ABSAZAJJ Reference for donation: Your email address Please consider committing to giving once off, monthly or both by following one of the links below (You will be directed to our James 1:27 Trust Payment Gateway). They currently need:
- R 35,000 for relocation costs (for various deposits and the move) - R 35,000 additional monthly support for the work. If you feel you can contribute towards either of these please click on one of the links below. Our work in the news
France24 Flooding in Sudan, race relations in South Africa, violence in Bangui, and more... (Starts at 2:00)
Why we moved to a notorious Johannesburg suburb
It's one thing to speak about the desire to end poverty, hunger and homelessness. It's something entirely different to actually do something about it. One privileged family in South Africa tried to do just that by moving to a notorious neighbourhood in Johannesburg. But the neighbourhood ended up changing them in ways they didn't expect. Mpho Lakaje has the story. Against all odds on eNCASearch our site |
Leaning intentionally into 2019
As we head into 2019, we have been thinking about being more intentional with our friendship and in our support of one another. We recognise that we are all on personal journeys trying to live our Christianity intentionally in sometimes difficult circumstances, trying to confront the injustice within and around us, and trying to influence people and spaces we find ourselves in to also embark on journeys towards justice. As we do this, we think we should be asking a few questions:
Watch this short clip about the area we have now moved into...(Note the video was made before we moved)
Our work in the news
SOUTH AFRICAHope in Hillbrow: ‘If Jesus lived anywhere, it would be here’
The Lego ProtestorVideo made by Daniel's teachers at Spark Maboneng about his Lego protest
It's in between derelict buildings, poverty and the brokenness of Hillbrow that 8 year old Daniel Branken and his family are changing their neighbourhood. The Brankens moved to Hillbrow three years ago, with a dream of bringing positive change to this community.
Hannah thoughts on sharing our loveSome viral blog and media posts
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