South Africa Outreach
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In a community where material goods can be taken away from you at any moment...
the power of education and the stability of school runs deeper than simple equations or reading exercises. Our sponsorship program, in partnership with 3 local schools, ensures that each student receives the opportunity to spend the day safe from the dangers of their neighborhoods, to learn curriculum and character from dedicated mentors, and to develop dreams for the future. And in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, these schools continue to care for their communities in a number of ways. No matter what, they're reassuring the community of one thing: we're still here.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Our South Africa outreach partners are still showing up no matter what in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will you partner with us and sponsor one of the 415 students and 30 teachers across our 3 partner schools?
If you want to make a donation outside of a sponsorship commitment, use the DONATE button and select South Africa General Donation (not sponsorship) from the dropdown menu.
Our History
In 2007, Brentwood United Methodist Church funded the construction of a building for Brentwood Society Church in the Tumbleweed community of Howick (now known as Brentwood Methodist Church South Africa). Today, this thriving congregation has an active pre-primary school serving the children in Tumbleweed.
In 2008, Brentwood United Methodist Church partnered with Howick Methodist Church to expand Thembelihle Preschool into a primary school. Today, Thembelihle and Angels' Care Centre serve the children in Shiyabazali and Mpophomeni through education and crisis intervention.
In 2020, Brentwood United Methodist Church connected sponsors with 395 students and 30 teachers across 3 partner schools.
In 2021, Brentwood United Methodist Church will connect sponsors with 415 students and 30 teachers across 3 partner schools.
Why Should I Sponsor?
Your sponsorship will help to provide 415 students with the following resources for the 2021 school year:

Education
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela

Healthcare
In addition to education, our partner schools care for the physical and emotional well-being of their students.

Safety
After-school programs provide a space where every student is safe from violence.

Nutrition
School meals and feeding programs allow students to learn without worrying about an empty stomach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Mama Malinga
"Since [Brentwood Methodist Church] preschool opened, you see miracles of God happening. Kids can eat. They can wear clothes like other children. This is what I fight for. Through the strength of God, I have hope."
Lay Leader. Feeding Program Director. Change Maker.
Our Partner Schools
Meet Sameake
"I want to be a chemical engineer, but I don't want to be a chemical engineer just to benefit myself. I want to learn to help other people who can't afford things. It's all about helping other people. That's what life is about."
Student. Servant Leader. Goal Setter.
Ways To Get Involved

Sponsor
Sponsor a child or teacher for the whole school year. South African schools begin classes in February of each year.

Give
Give a general donation that helps cover other costs at our partner schools. Click 'one time gift' and select South Africa Donation (Not Sponsorship) from the dropdown menu.

Attend
Attend our annual sponsorship dinner where we celebrate what God has done at our 3 partner schools in the last year and invite our community into deeper partnership.

Travel
We take an annual trip to South Africa to visit our mission partners. The 2020 trip has been canceled due to COVID-19.