Die liefde van Christus dring ons, omdat ons tot die insig gekom het dat een vir almal gesterwe het,
en dit beteken dat almal gesterwe het.
2 Korintiërs 5:14
Straatwerk started in the late 1960s, when a group of young people with a shared concern met on Friday nights. Their concern was for those who were cast out by society, who were broken and in distress, and yearned to be loved. With just a borrowed van, some sandwiches, and a small primus stove, they went out to the streets to share the love of Christ.
Today, Straatwerk is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and a Public Benefit Organisation. We can issue issue 18A tax certificates for tax purposes.
Partnering to equip the Church to share the whole Gospel in a sexually shattered world, so that everyone may get to know Him
We believe we are called to:
Show Christ’s love in the different areas where we operate.
Serve those in need and ease their distress.
Speak up for those who have no voice.
Proverbs 31:8-9 – “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
In our diverse city, we consider it a privilege to reach out to people, regardless of their race, age, religion, culture, or sexual orientation.
Straatwerk’s ministry team reflects the rich diversity of our country’s population and represents different church denominations.
Your giving changes lives.
Every Rand helps us reach people on the streets, offer hope, and restore dignity through work, care, and faith.
When you give to Straatwerk, you help:
Serve people in distress through street outreaches.
Provide training and honest work for those rebuilding their lives through OPHELP.
Support women leaving prostitution to start again with purpose and faith.
Equip teams that walk the streets to show Christ’s love where it’s needed most.
Your support keeps this ministry alive.
Your gift helps someone take the next step toward hope, responsibility, and a new life in Christ.
The love of Christ compels us to serve. Your giving makes it possible.
Take a glimpse into the unforgettable experiences shared by our community — moments of peace, laughter, prayer, and transformation.
