Meet the Bheveni Community
2011 Mission Trip Information Meeting
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Today’s AgendaThe Statistics are Grim
Our Partners (CHC & AIM)
What’s a “Carepoint?”
The People of Bheveni Community
Where are we going? (Location & Culture)
What are we doing?
Trip Guidelines
What do we do now? (Timeline)
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Real Life in SwazilandLife Expectancy = 28
45% HIV/AIDS+
200,000 Orphans (22%)
Only 6% of 15 year olds live to 32 yrs old
2020 = ZERO ADULTS
2050 = EXTINCTION
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Our Partners
Children’s HopeChest (CHC)
Based in Colorado Springs
CHC Mission: “A Plan for Every Orphan”
Children’s HopeChest believes that every orphan has the right to know God, experience the blessing of family, and have the opportunity to develop independent living skills.
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Our Partners
CHC Purpose: “Wholeness for Orphans”
Each of CHC’s programs attempts to restore wholeness to the brokenness that is orphanhood. We believe orphans have the greatest chances for success when they are surrounded by loving role models who remind them of their greatest worth and value in the eyes of God.
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Our Partners
Adventures In Missions (AIM)
Hosts our team in Africa
Leads on-going, in-country efforts through partnerships with indigenous ministries, carepoints, and businesses
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CHC / AIM Strategy
Mentor Native Leaders
Foster Independence
Utilize Local Resources
Avoid “Western Solutions”
Create Hope Through Short-term Visits
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What is a Carepoint?
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Carepoints are:Safe places for orphans and at risk children
Formed by Swazi Pastors, Bogogos (older women), or Bomake (older mothers)
Purpose is to show compassion to orphans
Take Action to Feed Children
Show Consistent Care to Orphans
Seek help from community and resources like CHC & AIM
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Carepoint Development Plan
Phase 1: Obtain empty plot from village leadership
Phase 2: Use land as gathering place to provide food, water, basic preventative medical care, & support basic education
Phase 3: Develop on-site facilities (Well, Shelter, Garden, etc)
Phase 4: Deliver ongoing care and education to provide immediate and long-term hope. Develop B.E.S.T.
Phase 5: Move beyond orphan care into the community to develop micro-enterprises that provide a means to earn both income and dignity
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Would you like to meet the people
of Bheveni?
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Who me?
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Bogogos & Bomake
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The Beautiful Children
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The 2010 Team
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Swaziland?Where is that?
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What’s it like there?
Kingdom of “Extremes”
Wealth surrounded by extreme poverty
Code of Honor (clothing, greetings, male oriented society)
Social & Friendly People
Love Visitors
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Making friends:Use caution in offering assistance or help
Be aware of cultural “jealousy” issues
Work through the AIM Staff on sensitive topics
Love on the children, they like to hug, play, and “rough-house”
Accept gifts with thanks, eat food that is offered (Missionary Prayer!)
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What will we do?Create Hope in hopeless situations
Visit & play with the children
Visit & pray with the Bheveni Bomake
Assist with meal times
Organize & conduct VBS-style activities
Bring supplies & gifts as we’re able
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What will we do?
Visit children’s homes & families; this is an honor to the families & a practical blessing
Advocate for the children through prayer & counsel
Visit Timbali Crafts, a purse making business that assists many of the Swazi families in providing profitable work
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What will we do?
Share God’s love, hope, and compassion
Have a Fun Day Carepoint Party & Meal
Attend the local church on Sunday
Be changed for a lifetime!
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Basic Trip Guidelines
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Passport
Apply NOW!
4+ Blank Pages
Take Information Sheet
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Application
Take Application Pack
Individual Travel Policy
Global Underwriters Insurance (CHC)
Release Form
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Vaccinations
Up-to-date routine vaccinations (MMR, DPT, polio, etc)
Hepatitis A & B (Should be started in March)
Typhoid
Check CDC.gov for Swaziland
Consult your Doctor for personal recommendations
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Expenses
Need Team of 10+
Land: $1,300 - $1,700
Air: $1,200 - $1,800
Total: $2,500 - $3,500
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Land Cost Variables
Biggest variable is size of team. Trip requires 10 participants, but prefer 12 - 15.
Invite a friend!
Accommodations also impact costs slightly.
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Fundraising Timeline
June 27th app. due
June 27th $250 land cost deposit due.
Mid-July purchase airfare
Mid-August final land cost due
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Raising Funds?
God is THE Provider!
Do not be afraid
It IS worth the cost to deliver hope & love
They will know us by our love...
2010 = $25,000 Raised
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Fundraising Ideas
Best Source: Letters to friends, family, and businesses (Send by May 31)
Church support?
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Fundraising IdeasGroup Events: 5k Run, Coffee Sales, Timbali Crafts, Car Washes, Garage Sales, Etc
Each participant is responsible for their own funding, but we plan to divide funds from group events based on participation of team member
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Fundraising Tips
Donations to CHC are Tax Deductible
CHC prefers checks are passed through team leader (Danielle)
There will be a fundraising info pack soon...wait before sending out letters
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Fundraising T-shirts
2011 Team T-shirt
Raise Funds
Raise Awareness
Gifts for team & children in Swaziland
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Next Steps...
Pray & Be Led about your involvement...
Participant?
Sponsor?
Fundraiser?
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Next Steps...
Passport
Vaccinations
Mailing List for Fundraising Letter
Trip Application Pack
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Next Steps...
Contact Danielle
Recommended Reading:
Red Letters
Scared
Love Mercy
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Thank You!Danielle: 763.516.0599 or [email protected]
Mike: 763.238.1111 or [email protected]
www.moms4change.net
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