Working together to make a difference!

For as long as anyone can remember, the people of Africa have been suffering from some of the worst hardships ever imaginable. Poverty, violence, illiteracy, famine, disasters, epidemics and wars ... these are just some of the problems and challenges affecting the lives of these people on a daily basis.

Many compassionate groups, organizations and individuals, much like yourself, have been trying to make a difference in the lives of these people for many years. Unfortunately and even though many people want to help, it was not always possible to do so. You might not have known how you can help or where help was most needed. Another thing to consider and probably most important is how you will be able to reach those people you want to help. Even though many organizations exist who offer to do this for you ... how do you know that your donations are actually reaching those in most need and if it actually makes a “REAL” difference in their lives?

I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be
honourable and to be compassionate. It is after all, to matter,
to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference
that shows you had lived at all.
- Leo C. Rosten -

Since 1984, Helping Hands / NCM-Africa has been positively affecting and changing the lives of thousands of needy African people with the help of our partners, as well as compassionate individuals and organizations worldwide. Driven by a vision, we have been acting as a bridge between those wanting to help and those who are in need … transforming lives, bringing hope and giving new opportunity.

This web site was especially created to assist you in your efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people of Africa. Within this web site you will be able to acquire all the needed information and have all your questions answered before donating or contributing in any way. Detailed descriptions of our ministries, our programmes and projects as well as the various methods and areas of involvement including a detailed and updated list of needs, will enable you to make a well informed decision, knowing that your donation or contribution has truly and positively changed the lives of the African people.

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