Dec

15

Bible Studies at School

Many of our coaches go way above and beyond for the students they teach in our AIDS prevention program. Joseph started an after-class Bible study to help his students dive more into God’s Word. We were able to give each… Read more

Dec

12

Gift of Hope

Because of a special donation we received, we were able to bless the kids at Hope House in an extra-special way. Christmas came early as we presented each child with:

a bath towel & washcloth
sandals
a lunch box, pencil case, & glue… Read more

Dec

8

Little Warrior

There is a little boy who’s captured my heart at the orphanage where the interns volunteer. Nkosi, whose name means Warrior, is eighteen months old and is often sick. He usually just sits limply in someone’s lap the whole time… Read more

Every minute a South African dies of HIV

Leadership SummitThat’s how raw and real the AIDS pandemic is. And that’s why it’s so urgent that we do something about it.

We believe the only way to turn the tide is by training the next generation to lead Godly and moral lives. We teach weekly classes in public schools using our own Bible-based and culturally-compelling curriculum, with a primary focus on abstinence as the only guaranteed method of AIDS prevention. Our classes are taught by coaches, young Africans with a heart to change their nation.

Read more about our AIDS prevention program.

Where in Africa are we?

Our mission base is located in Harrismith, South Africa, where we minister to the Basotho (pronounced “ba-soo-too”) tribe living throughout Intabazwe and Qwa Qwa.

 

Who is Thrive Africa

Thrive Africa’s vision is to disciple Believers, equip leaders, and strengthen the Church in Southern Africa. We accomplish this through AIDS prevention, pastoral development,
discipleship classes, youth camps,
mission trips, and more.

 

 

Word on the Street

“Thrive Africa gets it! Niel and Alece understand that the future of the Church is developing young, emerging leaders, and that’s what they are doing.”
Steve Andrews, Lead Pastor
Kensington Community Church, Michigan

“Thrive Africa gives young people an opportunity to live a life that most only ponder. Through the various aspects of their vision, young adults are allowed to soar in the giftings that God has set within them.”
Jodie Stehouwer, Pastor
Resurrection Life Church Mid-Michigan