The Tchincombe Ranch
Tchincombe Ranch is a 50,000 acre beef cattle enterprise in southern Angola. In early 2023, 14 bulls and 34 cows / 95 buffalo have made a home on Tchincombe. The buffalo have been a goat leap toward Tchincombe’s continued move to a wildlife-based system. Adding to the biodiversity, the goal is to reintroduce several other wildlife species, including impala, in the coming years through partnerships, donors, and personal investment. Currently the Buffalo project is 86% funded. Tchincombe creates a community of over 300 people by providing employment, education and access to health care. Our vision is to integrate wildlife and beef production to establish a healthy ecosystem and maximize production for the long-term sustainability of the community
Tchincombe is also investing in expanding the campsite and looking at other investment options to create a tourism based income stream as well.
This ministry brings hope to Angola through evangelism, church planting and community development using Tchincombe Ranch as a base and focus of outreach among the Ovangambwe people. Tchincombe Ranch uses many avenues to reach people, such as vocational training, discipleship, youth ministry, medical outreach, primary school education, and literacy. We believe that community development includes respect and care for people and their God given environment.
Recent Projects
Jeff and Bree and Sansa Foster have returned home to Tchincombe Bree is Registered Nurse and certified paramedic eager to expand and update the Tchincombe medical clinic. Jeff and Bree actively support the local church and facilitate the development and education of the local community.
Their mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of this remote farm location, partnering with the UIEA (United Evangelical Churches of Angola) for the continued reintroduction of wildlife, provide continuity of management and economic security for Tchincombe and surrounding communities.
Current Projects
Thanks to a generous donation, the water infrastructure work is moving ahead with solar powered pumps for both main boreholes and installation of solar panels. Also in process is the plan to purchase additional water tanks for storage, doubling the current water storage capacity. Additional funds are needed to complete and maintain these projects.
Stirling and Donna Foster
It is the dream of Stirling and Donna Foster that young people from all over Angola would have opportunity to work at apprenticeships and then to employ their new skills and knowledge to lead more productive lives. This would be of value not only to the local Ovangambwe tribe, but also in a broader ministry to benefit all of Angola as it continues to rebuild after its civil war.
Join Us
If you would like to contribute to this important work at the Ranch, donate below and designate your gift to ‘Tchincombe Ranch’.