Jeff & Abby Hunt

Our calling ...the overlooked and hurting children of Africa

Our passion ...South African children who are affected, damaged, neglected, infected, abandoned, orphaned, and dying as a result of the AIDS pandemic sweeping the country.  They break our hearts, and they stir us to action.  And yet, as 2 Corinthians 5:14 claims, it is “God’s love and passion for them that compels us and convinces us not to give up” until we see South Africa’s children living life to the full ...for as long as it lasts.

Our location ...Rustenburg, the fastest growing city in South Africa, is located in one of the wealthiest valleys in Africa producing more than 75% of the world’s platinum.  However, it is home to some of the poorest people -many of whom live  in small shacks in informal settlements because they cannot afford or do not qualify for proper housing.

Our goals

1. to establish “forever families” for older (age 4-12) children who are orphaned by or infected with AIDS or other diseases that make them less desirable in normal adoptive circles ...God has given us a dream of couples or widows taking in up to 6 children and raising them as their own.  All of these homes will be centered around the fact that living life to the full includes being a member of a family
   

2. to build excellent Christian schools in which children will not be turned away because of a lack of finances ...The youngest children will be taught by quality South African teachers so that they can learn culture and a variety of languages.  Older children will be taught by American or English teachers who can raise funds and commit to teaching overseas for a year or 2.
   

3. to use Jeff’s experience, skills, and passion for basketball to train young men & women to bring the Gospel to kids in informal settlements through basketball camps ...and to connect those kids with churches within walking distance
   

4. to use Abby’s experience, skills, and passion for children’s ministry to train churches in children’s ministry so that when kids are connected to churches, there will be people waiting to welcome and disciple them

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