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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)


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


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.


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.


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


CHC / AIM Strategy

Mentor Native Leaders

Foster Independence

Utilize Local Resources

Avoid “Western Solutions”

Create Hope Through Short-term Visits


What is a Carepoint?


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


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


Would you like to meet the people

of Bheveni?


Who me?


Bogogos & Bomake


The Beautiful Children


The 2010 Team


Swaziland?Where is that?



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


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!)


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


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


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!


Basic Trip Guidelines


Passport

Apply NOW!

4+ Blank Pages

Take Information Sheet


Application

Take Application Pack

Individual Travel Policy

Global Underwriters Insurance (CHC)

Release Form


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


Expenses

Need Team of 10+

Land: $1,300 - $1,700

Air: $1,200 - $1,800

Total: $2,500 - $3,500


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.


Fundraising Timeline

June 27th app. due

June 27th $250 land cost deposit due.

Mid-July purchase airfare

Mid-August final land cost due


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


Fundraising Ideas

Best Source: Letters to friends, family, and businesses (Send by May 31)

Church support?


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


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


Fundraising T-shirts

2011 Team T-shirt

Raise Funds

Raise Awareness

Gifts for team & children in Swaziland


Next Steps...

Pray & Be Led about your involvement...

Participant?

Sponsor?

Fundraiser?


Next Steps...

Passport

Vaccinations

Mailing List for Fundraising Letter

Trip Application Pack


Next Steps...

Contact Danielle

Recommended Reading:

Red Letters

Scared

Love Mercy


Thank You!Danielle: 763.516.0599 or [email protected]

Mike: 763.238.1111 or [email protected]

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