ESWATINI - Mbabane

Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a small country in Southern Africa where the condition of children is alarming. Approximately 120,000 orphans and vulnerable children live there, making up 40% of the nation's children.
What stands out most in Eswatini is the deep economic inequality. A large portion of the population lives in rural areas under severe hardship, with limited access to essential services such as clean water, education, and healthcare.

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Spiritually, while Christianity is widespread in Eswatini, many traditional practices remain deeply rooted in the culture and often coexist with the Christian faith. These practices include ancestor worship to seek their blessing, consulting traditional healers for medical or spiritual needs, and cultural ceremonies aimed at fostering prosperity and harmony with the spirits.

However, Christians face a major challenge: the lack of suitable places of worship. Religious services are often held outdoors, exposing the congregation to harsh conditions such as extreme heat or bad weather.

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In this context, a small initial team was sent to assess the needs, prepare the ground in collaboration with local ministries, and also distribute food parcels to the most vulnerable.

A few months later, an Impact Mission was launched, sending a team of twenty people, determined to make a difference within this nation.