SMALL BEGINNINGS
The ministry started when the Anglican Church, St. John the Divine, based in Randfontein on the West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, asked a member of the congregation (Sister Pam) to attend an AIDS 'trainer of trainers' course, as more and more people were turning to the church for assistance in dealing with the trauma of HIV and AIDS.
Sister Pam completed the course and began caring for a number of patients in Toekomsrus, a township bordering Randfontein. Word spread and soon she was asked to train others who could care for the sick.
Before long, caregivers in other townships and the rural areas got to hear about Sister Pam’s training and so the ministry grew. |
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ORPHAN CARE PROGRAMME
Unfortunately the number of AIDS orphans is growing. Carryou Ministry cares for orphans, vulnerable And needy children. Children and their guardians are assisted with food, clothes and usable items from different donors. It is fulfilling to read the caregivers reports and learn that the children
appreciate what the ministry does for them. |
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Caregivers provide the following support:
a) Physical: A cooked meal per day and a food parcel for children who have no
other support. Teach the children to cook, clean their homes, and wash their
clothes, attend school daily, and help with homework.
b) Emotional: Children are counseled and attend Carryou support groups, learn
skills to feel worthy.
c) Spiritual: Children are taught to appreciate what they have, thank God, read the Bible and pray.
d) Social: Care-givers visit children’s homes to assess their needs, note and report any problems or abuse, and support guardians, Grannies or the child who is head of the house. We help apply for ID’s and Birth Certificates. |
There are 800 children in Carryou’s care and they are divided into two project groups. The first is the Drop-in Centre in Toekomsrus, and the second is the Elandsvlei rural school feeding scheme. We hope to be able to establish a dedicated Drop-In Centre in this area soon.
Youth-headed households
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These children depend on sponsors for food and clothing. Caregivers make sure these children attend school regularly, take care of their needs and make sure no abuse is taking place. The children look to the Caregivers as their friends and helpers. |
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OUR VISION
Carryou Ministry's vision is to improve the health status and standard of living of adults and children afflicted/affected by HIV & AIDS and other debilitating diseases. |
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the quality of life, both materially and spiritually, in partnership with other service providers, by responding to needs in the fields of home-based care and orphan care. |
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OUR VALUES
Compassion - we care, show consideration, kindness, sympathy,
empathy, and
concern.
Integrity we
are always honest and take responsibility for our actions without shifting blame. We are reliable and dependable and always complete tasks assigned to us.
Confidentiality we ensure privacy, are discreet, diplomatic and tactful.
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COMMITMENT
We are passionate about our work, perform to a high standard and are willing to develop our skills and knowledge in order to serve our patients better. We willingly work longer hours when necessary. |
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APPROACHABLE
We listen carefully and respond to the needs and requests of our funders/
sponsors/patients. |
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FOCUSED
We set performance goals for ourselves and work towards them with perseverance, determination and dedication.
We concentrate on the task at hand and ensure it is done correctly the first time. |
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