Empowering The Local Church

The Acts Initiative is an expansion of our social justice work with street children into other Southern justice. Some of their widows were being overlooked in the food distribution. It was the church that initiated the assistance necessary to insure that justice prevailed and was sustainable. As a result, unity was restored and the church continued to expand as the gifts, talents and passions of each member was utilized to its fullest potential.

In the same way, Eagles Wings is looking to work closely with local churches in Southern Africa to see the church effectively reach out to their own children on the streets. We aim to assist local churches to understand how they can assist, establish measures of action and be a voice for children who are suffering in their own communities.

Through partnering with local churches, we believe they can be empowered to address prominent social justice issues, rather than such issues solely being addressed by Non-Governmental Organisations and Governments. The Christian church, active in their community, brings light among the darkness and ultimately we will see Jesus working through His people as the church cares for those who are suffering.

To achieve this, we will meet with willing local churches within the Southern Africa region to determine where they can assist street children within the existing community structure. We hope to establish partnerships and networks between those already involved, making sure that duplication of ministries is avoided. Building sustainable systems whereby institutions are not created, but human and community based resources impact the issue, is our goal.

Ultimately, we desire that the local church can support their own ministry with the international church adding further value, not sustaining the ministry.

We have much to learn ourselves and we understand we do not have all the answers. However, we believe that as we work in partnerships, as a team and with much prayer, we will see these children transformed.