In Africa, it is the vision of the Freedom Challenge to see vulnerable, oppressed and enslaved women and children set on a path to freedom, and become vibrant followers of Jesus. It is through our physical challenges that we identify with the incredibly steep climb so many women and children have to freedom every day. Through mobilising prayer, supporting 20 projects in Africa and partnering with others to raise awareness and funding we are making an impact. All the support raised is used to make a considerable impact in the following ways.
•PREVENTION: This is the heart of the Freedom Challenge. Projects educate and disciple orphaned and vulnerable children. The Traffick Wise project educates children about human trafficking, preventing them from becoming victims. In Angola, Malawi and Zambia, vulnerable children receive food and love from discipled teachers.
•RESCUE AND REHABILITATION: Freedom Challenge physically rescues girls from the streets of Ghana, West Africa – a hot spot for human trafficking.
•DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS: Projects in Madagascar, North-Central Africa and Zambia focus on micro-enterprise, training in business or a trade and discipleship of vulnerable women and widows. Africa is home to many vulnerable women and children impacted by various injustices such as child labour, disability, HIV/AIDS, child soldiers, lack of education, human trafficking, child brides, and so many more. As an example, Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence of child labour in the world with one in four children (ages 5-17) working. What does this mean to you? How can you get involved?
-Join an existing challenge
-Create your own challenge
-Invite others to participate
-Speak up and share with your circle of influence about the injustices happening in the world
-Pray
-Give of your time and finances to projects that are working amongst the vulnerable. Your Challenge, their freedom! For more information or to get involved, send us a direct message!
