Welcome to Sjambok School in Erasmus, South Africa.

It was in the fall of 2004 that I first came to South Africa.  I was part of a mission team with the United Methodist Church in Salem, Wisconsin.  

Ironically, Sjambok School was never an intended part of our mission.  God, however, had other plans.  Shambok soon became the center point of our visit. 

Along with two other nurses, I traveled to Sjambok at the insistance of a teacher there named Tiny.  Tiny had heard about the 'American nurses' that had come to the area, and quickly sought us out.  We soon embarked on an adventure that still continues today.

As we started to examine and treat over 700 students, called 'learners', we began to understand the overwhelming conditions there.  Extreme malnutrition, skin infections, active TB, eye infections that lead to blindness, and HIV/AIDS are just some of the problems that the children faced everyday.

So much has changed since then!  There have been many success stories.  Yet there is still much to do!

So, what can you do to help?

First, please pray for the children of Sjambok.  There is nothing more powerful than prayer!

Second, help me build a well for Sjambok's children.  A continuing supply of water will do many things.  For many of the children at Sjambok, malnutrition is a major issue.  The one noon meal at school is often the only meal that the students will receive.  And that meal is only provided four days a week.  For many, hunger is still a constant companion. 

Water is needed to irrigate gardens at the school.  Gardens equal food.  And lots of it.  Let's feed these children.

By clicking on the tabs above, you can read the stories of our mission trips, learn more about Sjambok School, and meet some very courageous people working to make a difference.

And, you can read 'My Story', and find out just how I plan to raise the money to build a well in South Africa!

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