To supplement their diets and income, some of the poorest families of Evaton Noord are provided a small garden plot to raise vegetables.  STM partners provided funds for fencing, a caretaker's home (for security), and the tools and equipment.  The families do all the work.  The garden is thriving and self-sustaining.  Evaton Noord assists in training in gardening techniques in order to enhance the output. 

                                         

                               

This new Calvary Care Centre can serve 144 children and has classrooms that are available for other uses. 

                                                   

                               

                                                                                                                      

    

With Pastor Swart Booysen's wife, Maria, functioning as trainer, six new sewing machines and a supply of fabric and other materials were purchased to set up a sewing training program.  The sewing machines are transported weekly in the trunk of her car to both Evaton Noord and Poortjie churches, where six trainees at each church participate in the classes.  Once the first series was completed, a new group of 12 trainees were selected and began their training.  By this means they attain new skills which help them meet their own clothing needs, it provides a means to supplement their income, and for some the skills necessary to gain employment.

Here some of the ladies proudly display their creations.  In addition to learning on machines, hand sewing is taught to broaden the scope of their skills.

   Malnourishment is prevalent among the
   children throughout the settlements. Since October 2005, Second Table Ministries and Seattle First Christian Reformed Church have provided resources to the Evaton Noord volunteers who prepare and serve a hot meal to 75-100 children, after church each Sunday at the nominal cost of less than 75 cents per child.

   For many of these children this is the only