by GCF | Mar 3, 2026 | blog
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in me and I in him bears much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) Give a Child a Family Africa is rooted in a godly...
by GCF | Feb 23, 2026 | blog
When our team began enrolling caregivers into the Parenting for Life programme in one of the communities we serve, we met a young mother whose circumstances immediately concerned us. She had recently relocated and was caring for her six-month-old baby in extremely...
by GCF | Feb 11, 2026 | blog
Most family crises do not happen overnight. They build gradually. One difficult situation follows another, stress increases, and before long, a caregiver feels overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. In those moments, there is a real risk of emotional decisions that...
by GCF | Jan 28, 2026 | blog
During my first time here, I have had the opportunity to visit several temporary safe-care families and foster families together with GCF’s social workers. These families—often single mothers—have willingly opened their homes to children in need of safety, love, and...
by GCF | Dec 11, 2025 | blog
Every family faces challenges, but some moments feel heavier than others, especially when a child begins to lose their way. This is a story of one young man, his devoted mother, and the transformation that happens when families receive the support they need. Not long...
by GCF | Oct 28, 2025 | blog
“All I wanted was for my children to be with me, but I didn’t know how to make it possible.” These were the words of a mother who once stood at the edge of losing her children. Poverty, stress, and the absence of support had left her overwhelmed and ready to give them...