How it makes a difference

Through our work thousands choose to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ each year. Many more are mentored and given opportunities by our committed teams of youth workers.

“It’s said that “transformed lives transform lives” and our team is full of people who are living testimonies to the power of God” – Andy Hawthorne, Message Founder and CEO

As young people’s lives are changed for the better, young people become ambassadors of a better way to their peers. Whole families, friendship groups and even areas can be changed.

We regularly see a drop in crime, anti-social behaviour and reoffending rates in the areas where we work and many of our staff and volunteers today were yesterday’s troublemakers.

The results are seen in the lives of those we have touched, like:
Nick, a former drug dealer deep in the world of career criminals, kidnappings and death threats. He was radically transformed in prison and now works on the wings helping lead others out of crime and drugs. Read more about Nick.

Janine, whose constant panic attacks left her housebound and isolated for over two years. But through the friendship of an Eden team she discovered God and found complete healing. Read more about Janine.

Allan, a 17-year-old arrested for robbery in an attempt to feed a drug habit that had spiralled out of control. He was mentored by a Message youth worker and is now giving his life to helping others like him Read more about Allan.