“Roots & Wings” is a home-based ministry in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa. We are affiliated with YWAM Worcester and working closely with other ministries in the area. As a teamwe walk and work with a group of 35 to 40 children between the age of 6 and 15 living in Roodewal and Esselenpark. Our mission is to uplift and empower these children spiritually, emotionally, socially, practically, and cognitively by offering them a safe environment, in which they can explore, learn, play, and grow. As firm believers in the transforming power of the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit we hope to invite the children into a relationship with Jesus Christ by modelling a lifestyle based on biblical principles. We are sharing His Word in Sunday-School like lessons, always with a focus on how to apply it in our daily lives. Only if we know our identity in Christ and grow strong ROOTS in Him, we can fulfil our God-given purpose and spread our WINGS to reach our destiny. We help with schoolwork and seek, where necessary, cooperation with their primary schools. We also seek to help those who have “fallen through the cracks” of the education system, by providing learning-experiences, life-coaching and character-building activities. In all of this, we are reaching out to and partnering with the parents, coming alongside the families through counselling, discipleship, and practical help where necessary. If you would like to get involved in any way, we would love to hear from you!