Faith-based missions
Faith-led community development
Clean water, health and schools led through local church networks.
Illustrative photo: Annie Spratt / Unsplash
Objective for the 2026 funding round
Fund church-led development projects: wells, savings groups and farming chosen by the community itself.
Who it reaches: Whole communities, regardless of faith, through local churches.
Target$49,381
Funding for this cause closes in
From $50: hygiene training for 20 families through a church group.
The need
Churches reach places governments and large charities often don't. Working through them gets water, health and education projects to the most remote communities, with local ownership.
Why give to this cause
- Churches are trusted community hubs, so projects run through them reach people well.
- Practical projects meet real needs: water, health and livelihoods.
- Projects are budgeted and checked for completion.
What your gift does
- $50hygiene training for 20 families through a church group
- $600a rainwater tank for a church-run school
- $3,000a year of health outreach by a church network
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Community projectsWater, farming and savings projects chosen by the community.55%$330 of $600
- TrainingProject management and bookkeeping for church leaders.18%$108 of $600
- Savings groupsStarting and supporting village savings groups.12%$72 of $600
- FacilitationCommunity meetings to plan and prioritise.7%$42 of $600
- Monitoring and reportingProject completion and household outcomes.8%$48 of $600
How we do it
- 1
Church networks identify community needs together with local leaders.
- 2
Projects serve everyone, regardless of faith.
- 3
Technical standards match our other water, health and education programmes.
- 4
Results are measured with the same metrics.
The impact your gift will have
- Communities get clean water through rainwater tanks.
- Health outreach reaches thousands through church networks.
- Local churches lead lasting improvements in their own communities.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Communities reached | 15 |
| Rainwater tanks installed | 20 |
| People reached by health outreach | 5,000 |
| Projects completed on budget | 90% |
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- $50hygiene training for 20 families through a church group
- $600a rainwater tank for a church-run school
- $3,000a year of health outreach by a church network
Gifts start at $50. Choose your own amount on the next page.
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DonateQuestions donors ask
How can I support missions in Africa?
Choose a faith-based cause and give online. Choose a cause, enter your amount in US dollars and pay securely by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 100+ coins). You get an email receipt straight away and a field report every quarter.
Do you work through local churches?
Yes. We support ministries that local churches already lead, and churches report every quarter on how funds were used.
Are mission trips planned with local churches?
Yes. Trips are planned with host churches, all volunteers complete safeguarding training, and projects are finished by local teams after the visit.