At Project Canaan in Eswatini, every beaded necklace, bracelet, and holiday ornament tells a story. For Nokwanda Fakudze, Manager at Khutsala Artisans, those stories are personal. Nokwanda first came to Project Canaan in 2015. What started as a simple housekeeping job soon blossomed into a lifelong calling. After completing her…
We are on a four-week school break, and when you have 450 children out of school, you need to have a crazy schedule that includes free time, chores, exercise, fun, talent show rehearsals, and field trips! Our AMAZING activities department, supported by our incredible staff, has everyone hopping! The six…
When you meet Maganda Muchenje, you quickly realize that farming is more than a job for him—it’s a calling. As the Farm Manager at Project Canaan, Maganda’s quiet determination and deep expertise have made a profound impact on the land, the children, and the future of Heart for Africa’s mission…
This past week, I had several conversations where sentences were spoken that should never be spoken. One day, I sat overlooking the farm and rambled off a few of them to Ian. Then we both just stared out at the farm in silence. Here are a few of them: “The…
When Anthony Mutua arrived at Project Canaan in October 2009, it was nothing more than bush land. Fresh from Kenya, and without formal qualifications, he joined the team as a farm worker. Armed with a machete and a dream, Anthony helped carve fields out of wilderness, clearing land by hand…
One of the things we are very intentional about is exposing our children to new things—whether it be people, places, experiences, or food. Swazis have a very limited diet, mostly due to poverty, but also due to lack of exposure. A typical Swazi would eat their staple of maize (cooked…
When you first meet Denis Musyoka, you see a man with a quiet strength and a ready smile. But beneath that humility is a story of bold faith, relentless work, and a heart completely invested in the mission of Heart for Africa. Denis is Project Canaan’s Property Manager, and one…
Two weeks ago we had the official groundbreaking for the Project Canaan Academy High School (PCAHS) and it was really exciting. All 340 PC students, who are currently enrolled, were in attendance. The children performed, the teachers sang and we heard an inspirational message of encouragement from Canadians Steve and…
“We’re not just fixing cars. We’re building futures.” This is how Kobus, the Workshop and Training Manager at Project Canaan’s Lusito Workshop, describes his work — and after sitting down with him, it’s clear there’s no exaggeration. From his roots in Zimbabwe to his dreams for Eswatini’s youth, Kobus’s story…
Ian and I are on the last week of our 6-week “tour” from the US to Scotland to England, back to the US and finally flying home on Friday, arriving Sunday. We had a WONDERFUL Easter weekend with Spencer, Jane and baby Beck, and I already miss him as we…
