Effective Altruism, Transformational Giving
Why us?
Foreign aid to Africa, while well-intentioned, has resulted in unintended consequences that perpetuate dependency, foment corruption, and weaken economic policies and institutions.
Crops of Love approaches aid to Africa in a novel manner that supports self-sufficiency, radical transparency, and effective governance. We strive for “effective altruism” meaning we make every effort to determine the most effective way to bring about positive impact to the greatest number of people.
Who We Are
Crops of Love Ministries is an offspring of the “Center for Peace and Productivity” conference held in South Africa in 2007, under the auspices of Prison Fellowship International and Nelson Mandela Foundation to form a biblical foundation for the rehabilitation of offenders while also addressing the deplorable conditions of prisons in Sub-Saharan Africa. Immediately following the conference, Crops of Love Ministries partnered with the Malawi government.
From Takers to Givers
The current justice system focuses on punishment and crime deterrence. Our mission is to rehabilitate prisoners by transforming those who were once “takers” into “givers.” Crops of Love Ministries is spearheading a number of projects with the aim of bringing about relief for the African people by the African people in a sustainable and reproducible way.
The number of women and children who still need help is enormous. Utilizing prison labor maximizes the good that can be done at a low, fixed cost, while also allowing prisoners a chance to begin the process of repair and healing to the greater community.
Current Projects
Our projects include Prison Rehabilitation Program, School Meal Program, One Another Program, and Briquette Program.
“The utilization of prison labor to benefit the destitute is one of the most brilliant an Biblical social programs I have come across. It is much more than stopping prisoners from re-offending, but it gives them a chance to become contributors, giving back to the community they once hurt.”— Charles Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship and former Special Counsel to President Nixon
