As the need for healthcare is great in these poor communities, we spend a lot of time and resources in trying to meet this practical need. All across the country of South Africa we host optical clinics through community outreach and in the public school systems. Children are given a free education by the government, so even the poorest students are able to attend.

In our optical outreaches, we are able to sit knee to knee with one child at a time. We not only find a way to meet their physical need but more importantly take the time to share the love of Christ with each one. We teach the children Godly principles and educate them on HIV/AIDS. Every child leaves the clinic with One Hope’s Book of Hope, an age-appropriate book that includes Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, & Acts in a manner that is understandable to them.

Medical outreaches give children with poor eyesight a chance to receive glasses so they can excel in school. At these outreaches, team members get to spend about twenty minutes with each child. We prescribe them glasses, give them the One Hope publication, and share the love of Christ. We see more than 150 children a day on these week-long outreaches.