Access to healthcare in rural Africa remains a critical challenge, with significant gaps in resources, facilities, and trained personnel. Around 44% of Africa's population lives in rural areas where healthcare services are minimal or entirely absent, leading to high rates of preventable diseases, maternal and child mortality, and untreated chronic conditions. In some regions, there is only one doctor per 5,000 people. Strengthening healthcare in these underserved areas is essential for improving public health, reducing inequities, and fostering sustainable development across the continent.
The Luke Commission (TLC) is dedicated to providing accessible healthcare for underserved communities in Eswatini, Africa. Since 2005, TLC has leveraged compassionate care and advanced technology to bring medical aid directly to rural populations, where traditional healthcare services are often unavailable. With the support of local staff and innovative methods, TLC operates the Miracle Campus, a comprehensive medical facility, and conducts mobile outreach for communities facing extreme healthcare barriers.
TLC’s commitment to treating each patient as a “Very Important Patient” reflects its philosophy of empathy and excellence. Their services range from HIV/AIDS treatments and cervical cancer screenings to specialized surgeries and emergency responses. By partnering with local and international organizations, TLC effectively tackles challenges and maximizes impact across a wide range of healthcare needs.
Through donor support, TLC continues to expand its impact, offering sustainable healthcare and training for future leaders in Eswatini. By bridging the healthcare gap for isolated communities, The Luke Commission is making lasting strides in public health and bringing hope to every patient served.
Prayer Request:
Pray that The Luke Commission receives the resources and support to keep providing life-saving healthcare and hope to Eswatini’s underserved communities.
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You can support ministry work that matters to you with confidence, knowing your gifts advance our key charitable purposes and uses funds efficiently and effectively to fulfill the ministry goals that you cherish.
The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 85992 8483 RR0001).
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