Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction,
and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
James 1:27
Our
Ministries
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Children
Providing a loving Christian home and education to vulnerable children in need
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Community
Reaching our neighborhood for Christ through physical and spiritual support
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Adoption
Supporting birth moms and adoptive families in adoption and raising awareness of the need
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International Volunteers
Hands on missionary experience through our various ministry projects
Ministry
Growth
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FOSTER HOME #1 -- MAIN CAMPUS
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FOSTER HOME #2 -- SOWETO
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FOSTER HOME #3 -- FLORIDA
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FOSTER HOME #4 -- MAIN CAMPUS
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FUTURE FOSTER HOME #5 -- MALAWI
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VOLUNTEER HOUSE--MAIN CAMPUS
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IN PROGRESS: SCHOOL--MAIN CAMPUS
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GIVE TO BUILDING PROJECTS
Caring for South African Orphans since 2012
Onthatile Children’s Ministries NPO/NGO is a non-profit ministry located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Onthatile strives to be purposefully invested in the lives of our community through caring for vulnerable children and families and pointing them to Christ.
What started as a dream to provide a loving home and family for orphaned and vulnerable children has grown into a ministry that provides daily education and loving homes for South African children. We’ve assisted with over 75 adoptions and permanent foster placements.
When Onthatile first began, we primarily provided a home for abandoned or orphaned children and cared for them until they could be adopted into local families. As our ministry continues to grow and change, the needs of our community and children are also changing. Today, we are currently in the process of starting a school where we will provide a loving Christ-centered education to our children and other children in the community.
Meet Our Directors
Joel and Rachel Kirby moved from New Hampshire to Johannesburg in 2012 after God made them aware of the orphan crisis in South Africa and called them to be part of the solution. They are the directors and founders of Onthatile and currently live on property and run the ministry. Through adoption, marriage, and grandchildren, their family has grown from 6 members to 19+. Joel and Rachel are faithful members of their local church and are involved in various ways in the church and community.
Ready to serve with Onthatile?
We are looking for kind, servant-hearted individuals to come and serve with us in ministry! The possibilities are truly endless and we can’t wait to explore how you can be a great fit to serve with our ministry. We offer international volunteer opportunities, short term mission trips, local volunteer opportunities, and full time missionary staff roles. Click the link below for more information and reach out when you are ready to explore options. We can’t wait to serve with you for the purpose of furthering the kingdom of God!
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