Africa
Sharing Our Faith, Our Resources and Ourselves
The Parish Church of all Martyrs, Ndoddo, Diocese of Central Bugana, Uganda, has been the sister church of St George’s for over ten years as part of our participation with Central Buganda. We have helped this cherished family member by providing funding for school books, assisting with exchange clergy visits, purchasing a cow for the minister and encouraging pen pals. And what next? Providing a clean and reliable water supply for the l,000 parish compound residents, students and the village of Bulo.
One of the most exciting events at St George’s is the development of a new water supply for our Ugandan sister parish, All Martyrs, Ndoddo. The new system will replace the remotely located and contaminated surface water supply now serving the local village of Bulo, and the parish compound of All Martyrs. Work began on this project in 2004 with the boring of a new well capable of supplying 3600 households in the area with drinkable water. The supply lines and distribution system are spread over a distance of approximately four kilometres. The cost is estimated at $60,000 Canadian, of which over $50,000 has already been raised through donations from parishioners, associated groups, and special fund-raising events. Still to be purchased and installed are a booster pump and part of the distributing system.
Fund raising continues and it is hoped that there will soon be sufficient funds to complete the project. This life-saving gift is simply the latest indication of our support and affection for a cherished family member.
Centre for Life Long Learning – Sharing Rural Capacity Building in Africa
Chuck and Heather Stephens, former parishioners, provide education and consulting in public management throughout Africa from their conference centre in White River, South Africa. Their centre continues to offer a variety of training programs including one for orphans who are heads of households. They welcome qualified volunteers to assist in training and operation. They now have a Canadian support group headed by Nicholas Short, C4L, Canada – Mission in Africa Team Member. St George’s assists with publicizing their activities and fund raising.
Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund
How can one possibly make a difference to world poverty, famine and disease? One agency that responds and makes a difference is the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. This is a Christian organization supported by St. George’s, committed to international development and global justice. This fund has recently made HIV/AIDS a primary focus. In Africa it is its immediate priority, as Aids is the leading cause of death , leaving a large number of orphaned children with severely limited opportunities for education. For more information on workshops, etc.
