CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
Twenty Years of God’s Goodness in Eswatini
What began with one vision trip in August 2006 became a twenty-year partnership with pastors, leaders, families and communities across Eswatini.
For two decades, Beyond Survival has continued to return, build relationships and create opportunities for others to thrive.
It Began in August 2006.
Rick traveled to Eswatini for the very first time in August 2006.
What he saw during that vision trip could not be unseen. Children without parents. Families struggling to survive. Pastors and community leaders carrying an enormous burden as their nation faced the devastating effects of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
On the plane ride home, one thought stayed with him:
“It would have been better for me not to have seen, than to have seen and do nothing.”
So Rick and Laura chose to do something.
What began as one family responding to an undeniable call became a twenty-year vision to partnership with pastors, leaders and communities across Eswatini.
20 years of Impact in Eswatini
125+
Pastors Trained
65
Dream Fund Leaders
4
Homes Built (HOH)
413
Annual Sports Participants
800+
Leaders Trained (TLC)
103
Advocates of Hope Students
100+
Teachers Trained
3
Communities (UGF)
197,600+
Meals Served
355
Babies Cared for (ABC)
2,000+
Youth Reached (Sports)
966+
Discipleship Children (UGF)
Carepoint Development
Water - Developing a water source (a well-drilled and sustained water source)
Kitchen –Provides storage and cooking space for meals.
Fencing – Fences keep roaming livestock and other animals out of the Care Point.
Toilets – The presence of toilets helps with health and disease as well as one of the first steps in restoring dignity to the children and leaders.
Community/Church Building – Used for multiple activities all throughout the week
Our partners
Halfway House
Visits and Christmas provided every year since 2009.
Usually 18–26 kids at a time, showing up consistently for those who need to know they're not forgotten.
Abandoned Babies for Christ - Robyn & Gerry Richter
355 babies cared for and loved since 1996.
Christmas provided, Aunties blessed, Ongoing support and resources.
The dream fund
65 leaders invested in through education and entrepreneurship funding.
43 students funded for education
19 students funded to launch a business
4 funded to start a ministry
1 funded to go into agriculture
Oven Stop Bake House - Ncobile Ndzinisa
3,600+ Cakes Delivered
A simple bakery business that grew into a sustainable source of income and dignity for a local entrepreneur.
Unity Gospel Foundation - londiwe dlamini
3 communities transformed.
470 children in discipleship • 56 purity pledges
15 Global Skill Academy graduates • 18 choir members
360 children in discipleship • 40 purity pledges
36 men & 20 women in entrepreneurship
136 children in discipleship • 20 purity pledges • 10 graduates
66 women in business seminars (2025)
Hands of Hope - Sandile nkambule
4 homes built.
Providing safe, permanent housing for families in need across Eswatini.
The Luke Commission - Harry & Echo VanderWal
Over 800 leaders trained(including Zoom trainings).
TLC exists to deliver compassionate, comprehensive healthcare to the most isolated and underserved populations of southern Africa in collaboration with local communities, government, corporate, and non-profit partners.
Sports impart - Xolani Moyo
14 years of continuous ministry.
27 trained Life Coaches
135+ intentionally discipled young people
16 active Care Points served
413 children & youth participating annually
10 Sports Camps conducted
11 consecutive August Soccer Festivals
2,000+ reached through weekly ministry
16 documented player transitions to careers
Advocates of Hope - Mpilo & tamara vilane
103 students in leadership development and discipleship.
Investing in the next generation of Eswatini's young leaders.
Adventures in Missions - Leadership
Stewarding the direction and strategy of Adventures in Missions - Eswatini to transform families.
AIM Eswatini exists to impact individuals for family and community transformation through discipleship, asset-based community development, and a holistic approach to the complex issues of poverty.
Join Us in Prayer
As those who love the people of Eswatini and desire to be involved in the work whether you can go on a trip or not, we welcome you to sign up to join us as an intercessor.
Each quarter a new prayer focus will be emailed out to highlight ways to intercede. Collectively we will be praying for the initiatives and partners that Beyond Survival prioritizes in its work.
If you are interested in supporting Beyond Survival and the work in Eswatini through prayer, please complete the form. You will receive email updates about the prayer focus and urgent prayer needs.
TEAMS THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE
Twenty years.
Countless miles traveled.
Hundreds of people willing to say yes.
Beyond Survival's story has been shaped by every person who traveled, served, taught, built, encouraged, prayed, gave and formed relationships with the people of Eswatini.
Some came once. Some returned again and again. Every person became part of the story.
We would love for you to join us in this mission
The first twenty years were filled with moments we could never have predicted.
Relationships became friendships.
Children became adults.
Young people became leaders.
Ideas became businesses.
Projects became sustainable ministries.
And a vision trip became a twenty-year calling.
But this story isn't finished.
There are still people to encourage, leaders to equip, children to invest in, and communities to walk alongside.
Will You Be Part of the Next Chapter?
