Develop A Child Africa Ministries

or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’


In order to help the children and the community it is necessary to understand the history, the families, the challenges and the leaders of the district. To do this Develop A Child Africa Ministries interviewed members of the village and
a needs assessment with our team. we wanted to find out what the Local Chairman in the area were doing currently to address the needs of the old people and the children. Then work with the leadership to develop a reasonable road map for where they would like to go to impact the community. The team evaluated the living conditions, water supply, food supply, security issues, existing school, Church based doctrines and medical facilities available for the children, health care provided and existing businesses. Each area plays an important part in the development of a serious plan to help the children who are currently in need and address the situation for future generations. DACAM desires to make a difference that is sustainable and changes the course of the community both spiritually, emotionally, physically and economically. Through the evaluation process and cooperation with members in the community, together we can help the children to be all God wants them to be. There once was a traveler who came to a small village, tired and weary from his long journey. The traveler did not have anything to eat and hoped that a friendly villager would be able to feed him. He came to the first house and knocked on the door. He asked the woman who answered if she could spare just a small bit of food as he had traveled a long journey and was very hungry. The woman replied, “I’m sorry I have nothing to give you. I can barely feed my own family.”

So the traveler went to another door and asked again. The answer was the same: “I have nothing to give you.” He went from door to door and each time was turned away. Undaunted, the traveler went to the village square, borrowed a large cooking pot from one of the villagers, filled it with water, started a fire and dropped a large stone in the pot. As he boiled the water with the stone, a passing villager stopped and asked him what he was doing. The traveler replied, “I’m making stone soup. Would you like to join me?” The villager said yes, and he asked if carrots were good in stone soup. “Sure,” said the traveler. The villager went home and returned with carrots from his garden to add to the boiling water. Soon, another curious villager came by and was invited to join them. She went home and returned with some potatoes. A young boy passed by and soon joined the group, bringing chicken from their home. In time, a crowd gathered with everyone offering their own favorite ingredient: mushrooms, onions, spices, noodles. Everyone wanted to be part of the stone soup creation. Finally, the traveler removed the stone and declared, “The stone soup is ready!”

And the whole community joined in a feast where there was none before – because everybody gave what they could.