A Generation Reached
Will Reach the Next
Let’s work together to shape generations, change lives, and transform communities.
Education That Empowers
Care That Restores
Faith That Transforms
A Generation Full of Opportunity
Across Southern Africa, the next generation is growing faster than ever. It’s full of potential, but still facing real challenges. And without your involvement, that potential can easily be lost.
Reaching a Generation was started to do exactly that. We aspire to build something different that both brings the Gospel, and so much more
We bring together education, practical care, and faith, to help young people grow in every area of life while staying closely connected to their communities.
The result is a generation that isn’t just supported in the moment, but equipped to move forward with purpose.
We’re Having an Impact for the Kingdom
When we give, Reaching a Generation continues to pop up on that list every year. We’ve been there three times, and we know it's a crucial ministry making a real impact for the Kingdom."
— Dr. Kerry Johnson, Johnson Spinal Care
How We Equip the Next Generation
Every part of the work fits together, meeting real needs and creating a foundation that lasts.
Education & Leadership
Helping the next generation step into their future
Through education, leadership development, and practical skills training, we equip young people to discover their purpose, reach their potential, and become leaders who transform their communities.
Faith-Based Humanitarian Projects
Meeting practical needs that can’t wait
The love of Jesus compels us to provide clean water, food, and essential care that create the foundation people need to move forward. When needs are met, individuals and families are able to take meaningful next steps.
The Church
Building communities of faith where people belong
Everything flows through our local church, Celebration Church Mokopane. It’s where people find community, grow in their faith, and become part of Gospel-centered work in their own communities.
Business as Mission
Building a model where every dollar goes further
Through social enterprises and business ventures like Shikwaru Lodge and our Skills Centre (often called Business as Mission), income is generated to help cover operational costs. This creates a more sustainable model, so more of every dollar given can go directly toward the work happening on the ground.
From Waiting to Reaching
"I liked the vision that Reaching a Generation has, for it says in the Bible, 'go ye unto all parts of the world' – and we were waiting for the children to come to us, but now with this vision we understood that we have to go out and reach out to the children!"
— Pastor Peter Thovhakale, Corpus Christi Church, Vhembe Community Wide Outreach Coordinator
A Simple Way to Make a Lasting Impact
1. Give
Know your generosity goes directly to life-changing work, rather than overhead.
2. See the Impact
Experience stories and updates that show how your giving transforms lives.
3. Transform a Generation
Watch as children and families build a brighter, faith-filled future.
Why
Reaching a Generation?
Because real transformation happens when compassion meets action.
You want your impact to last. Here’s what makes that possible:
We’re Sustainable
Business ventures help cover a significant portion of operating costs, so more of your gift is deployed directly to on-the-ground work.
We’re Investing Where It Counts
Why wait until someone’s an adult to reach them? By investing in the next generation today, we're helping shape tomorrow's leaders.
We’re Deploying a Holistic Approach
Education, practical support, and faith are all addressed together, because real life isn’t divided into categories.
We’re Collaborating With Local Leadership
Churches and community leaders work in tandem with us to ensure the ripple effects are long-lasting.
We’re Keeping You in the Loop
We believe you should see the difference you're making. That's why we share stories and updates from the field.
GIVE
A Note From Our Founders
“For years, we saw the same pattern.
People wanted to help, and churches wanted to make an impact. Resources were being poured in, but the change didn’t always last.
So we began asking a different question:
What would it look like to invest in a generation in a way that actually changes the future?
That question became real in 2003, after a season of prayer, when God called us to reach children who weren’t being reached through traditional ministry.
Together, we took a step of faith and started Reaching a Generation.
Since then, we’ve reached over 29 million kids across Southern Africa with the gospel. Children growing into leaders and faith taking root in ways that continue beyond us.
Everything we do, whether it’s education, outreach, leadership development, or business initiatives, is built around that vision: creating change that doesn’t fade when the program ends.
We’re so grateful you’re here. And if this is something you care about too, we’d love for you to be part of it.”
Jacques and Lizzy Van Bommel
The Impact Is Real
22+
Years of Impact
Business ventures help cover a significant portion of operating costs, so more of your gift is deployed directly to on-the-ground work.
30%
Improvement in Student Performance
Students in our programs are growing academically and stepping into brighter futures.
Millions
of Young People Reached
Children and students are gaining education, support, and a deeper understanding of the gospel.
40%
of Operating Costs Covered
Through Shikwaru Lodge, a portion of overhead is funded, so more resources can go directly toward our work.
Here’s How You Can Help
Become a Donor
Your giving helps open doors for education, care, and faith, creating opportunities people can build on over time.
Become a Church Partner
Your giving helps open doors for education, care, and faith, creating opportunities people can build on over time.
Bring a Team
Plan a short-term trip that allows your group to serve and experience what’s happening in Southern Africa.
Stay at Shikwaru Lodge
Whether you’re visiting or on a getaway, your time at the lodge directly supports the work, so even your vacation is making an impact.
There’s a Place for You in This Story.
There are moments in life where you can step in and be part of something meaningful. This is one of them.
Your generosity can help open doors and create a path forward for those who need it most.