POSTCARD FROM AFRICA—JANUARY

Over the past few years, we have presented our Women’s Development Program through our Western Cape Impact Center. It was a new program that we piloted, tested and tweaked until it was ready to roll out to other regions.

In December 2025, we graduated our first group from the North West Province.  Here is what two of the women had to say:

"I am truly thankful to have been chosen as one of the women of the first North West Women Development Program cohort. The opportunity came unexpectedly, but at an opportune time, almost as if God knew I needed it. I didn’t know what to expect, but the program gave far beyond what I’d hoped for … I now realize the importance of budgeting, loving my family and most importantly, how to improve my life.” - Tshegofatso Suping

"The Women Development Program is a heartfelt opportunity that has given me a life-changing experience. It has empowered me with valuable skills such as financial stability, how to articulate my feelings in a way that pleases both parties, to set goals and reach them, and most importantly, it has given me a network of women with similar dreams and ambitions … I am grateful for the opportunity and the program’s impact on my life. I’d absolutely recommend it to women seeking personal and professional growth.” - Tsholofelo Pule

This year we will be piloting our Men’s Development Program and we look forward to hearing the testimonies from the men whose lives will be impacted. Watch this space!

Thank you to you, our Orchard Community. It is your support that makes this possible.