STORIES
Throughout the world the 25 Project empowers vulnerable children with the hope of the Gospel, loving community, and the tools they need to grow and thrive.
South Africa
Khushi’s Sanctuary: From Neglect to a Life of Hope
In South Asia, a 9-year-old girl named Khushi is discovering, for the first time, what it means to be truly safe. After 111 days of waiting for a sponsor, she is ready for a new chapter, the one defined by the love of Christ rather than the pain…
Mintesnot’s Dream: A Future Doctor in Addis Ababa
In the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a young boy named Mintesnot is working toward a goal that could change his community forever. He is a dedicated student, a loyal friend, and a son who dreams of a life far beyond the statistics of his surroundings. Mintesnot lives…
Kadiatu’s Dream: Breaking the Cycle in Monkey Bush
In the heart of Monkey Bush, Sierra Leone, a 12-year-old girl named Kadiatu is waiting. She has been waiting for 249 days for someone to step into her story. Kadiatu lives with her grandmother and three siblings in a community where the weight of poverty is felt every…
A New Path
Limeni attends the 9th grade at Intlantsi Christian School in South Africa. Though his childhood has been marked by tragedy - losing his father at a young age and a brother only a few years ago - God is showing him and his family a new path. "Before…
Do My Letters Really Matter?
In short, YES! The support letter you write serves a pivotal role in making the child you partner with feel known, special, and encouraged. For many children, your letters become a precious gift they keep for years. In our busy lives, we know writing letters can be a…
Mobilize the Church
Our Values Partner for the Gospel Invest in Young Lives Mobilize the Church Mobilize the Global Church The chosen and called instrument that God has ordained to demonstrate the Gospel to the world is the global church (Acts 2:42-47; Acts 13-14). The 25 Project exists to support, equip,…
Invest in Young Lives
Our Values Partner for the Gospel Invest in Young Lives Mobilize the Church Invest in Young Lives All children should have the right to become all that God created them to be. The 25 Project fights the restraints of poverty that make children vulnerable so that each child we…
Real-Life Example
This article was written as part of an earlier blog post. Spiritual Attack Earlier this year, one of our learners had been having spiritual attacks. Sive* lives with her granny. Sive would hear footsteps and a whispering voice in the middle of the night. This disturbed Sive,…
Shining Light on Dark Traditions
IN SOUTH AFRICA, THE 25 PROJECT PARTNERS WITH QUINTIN AND TERESITA NDIBONGO AND INTLANTSI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (A MINISTRY OF INDAWO YETHEMBA FOUNDATION). THEY SERVE THE XHOSA PEOPLE OF THE DEBE NEK REGION. Intlantsi Christian School opened its doors on January 15, 2019, serving thirteen grade 8 students.…