Dr. Jim and Beth Blessman started their work in South Africa in 2001 by forming Blessman Ministries, a non-profit organization bringing hope to children through optical clinics, orphan villages, a feeding program, as well as sharing the love of Christ. All across the country of South Africa, Blessman Ministries hosts optical outreaches in the public schools, giving children the opportunity to look toward tomorrow. The work of Blessman Ministries has been faithfully serving the children and families of South Africa now for 15 years. What began small has grown to 3 different campuses in South Africa, 2 church plants, and 6 micro-enterprises. Over 7,000 children are fed each day Monday through Friday in partnership with Meals From the Heartland, where they receive a hot, nutritious meal that could be their only meal of the day. Blessman Ministries also partners with Rotary International, Hy-Vee, Days For Girls International, Abod Shelters, Convoy of Hope, Soles 4 Souls, Enviro-Loo, The Limpopo Department of Education, the South African Department of Corrections, and many more in an effort to become fully sustained in South Africa, and to best serve the people they have come to love so dearly. The main objective of Dr. Jim and Beth as well as Blessman Ministries is to give the children of South Africa physical and spiritual hope, by sharing their time, talent and treasure.