Africa

Thando Re-connects with Her Family in Zimbabwe

Thando’s journey began with great loss when her mother passed away during childbirth. Fortunately, Thando was given a loving home at Khayelihle Children’s Village when she was just seven months old. Receiving the love and care she needed, Thando grew…

Life is Buzzing!

My name is Tichawanda. I was born in 1991. I am the father of three children, one girl and two boys. I live in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. All my children are in primary school.  Life was difficult. I lacked money…

Zimbabwe Discovery Trip

In August 2025, Global Mission Partners and ACOM are hosting a discovery visit to experience mission in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has experienced many years of political and economic instability, along with prolonged periods of drought. Despite these challenges, Global Mission Partners…

Church Ministry with Refugees and Returnees

Church and leadership development Churches of Christ in South Sudan provide the internally displaced persons (also known as “IDPs”) and the wider community with a place to hear God’s Word and to experience love, hope and blessing. What is church…

Church Partnerships and Rural Evangelism

Training pastors and evangelists The growth of rural churches in Zimbabwe has led to many rural pastors being tasked with ministering to as many as eight different congregations. Global Mission Partners supports the development of local pastors and evangelists, enabling…

Livelihoods and Peace-building with Internally Displaced Persons

Rebuilding after conflict When conflict broke out in Sudan in April 2023, refugees and returnees crossed the border into South Sudan to seek peace. There was little humanitarian assistance, and many people lived in makeshift shelters, experiencing hunger and conflict…

Children’s Education

Supporting children and their caregivers The welfare of children has long been a concern in South Sudan. Due to civil unrest, children have experienced parental loss, violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect. This continues to be a reality. Many South Sudanese…

Khayelihle Children’s Village

Providing care for vulnerable children Over 22.5 million Africans have been affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis in Zimbabwe. Many children lost a parent or both parents during this time. Although the severity of the AIDS epidemic has decreased, the lingering…

Conservation Farming

Conservation farming to build resilience Many people in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, are losing their livelihoods. Local farmers are being forced to migrate due to droughts, storms, floods and other threats caused by a changing climate. These changes have meant that many…

Safe Water for Rural Communities

Installation of boreholes and wells In Zimbabwe, dirty water is a leading cause of illness for many communities. In drought-stricken areas, water sources can be between 5–15 km away and are often contaminated by human waste and pollutants, resulting in…