| Helping Widows and Orphans in Ouagadougou, Bukina Faso, West Africa |
CONTACT OPTIONS» call 719-388-2291PHOTOS   Full Description:
Joanna Ilboudo of Christian Action Together for Solidarity Ministries (ACTS) in Burkina Faso needs help to accomplish its mission to bring the love of Christ and hope to those who live under the stigma of being AIDS widows and orphans. ACTS is ministering to these poorest of poor through relief, education, feeding programs, training, literacy, health and social care programs, acts that restore their dignity and relieve human suffering.
HCJB Global planted an FM radio station in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso a few years ago and Joanna was its first radio station manager. But then God placed on her heart the plight of AIDS widows and orphans and Joanna was determined to make a difference, and God led her to establish ACTS Ministry-Burkina Faso. Joanna began ACTS ministry in a small village near the capital city of Ouagadougou. Initially the work invited 25 children and 12 widows to partake in the ministry program. The number of individuals asking to be part of the ministry has grown in the last year. Housing is desperately needed for them. We need teams to help construct block dormitories and kitchens to provide housing; to help in a literacy program, teaching English, teaching microenterprise of income generating jobs for widows; teaching skills in sewing and knitting; and VBS type programs for the kids. In terms of the weather, the best time is: (1) Sept-Nov; (2) Dec-Feb; (3) Mar-May; (4) June-Aug. ACTS ministry is a 501(c)(3) not for profit ministry in the U.S. and a registered non-governmental agency (NGO) in Burkina Faso. A Ministry Overview Document of ACTS Ministry-Burkina Faso and an interview with Joanna Ilboudo by the African AIDS Awareness Campaign is available for further information. Email abraio@hcjb.org to request it. |
| Location Information: | |
| Country(s): | Burkina Faso |
| Region(s): | Africa |
| Other: | Capital city of Ouagadougou |
| Dates: | |
| Start date: | Customizable for you -- anytime in 2007 |
| Length: | 2 weeks |
| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: | |
| Who: | 300 Orphans, 150 widows, AIDS victims, who currently reside in the village of Saonre |
| People Group(s): | Tribal (Moore) |
| Religion/Beliefs: | Animist, Muslim and Christian |
| Training and Debriefing: | |||
| Pre-field Training: | Yes | ||
| Post-field Debrief: | Yes | ||
| Comments: | We will furnish necessary materials and resources | ||
| Relation of Opportunity to National Church and/or Long-term Goals: |
| ACTS Ministry works hand in hand with the pastor of the village. Joanna Ilboudo, Director of ACTS, is a pastor and counselor. Long-term goal is to give women and children an opportunity to receive salvation in Christ and to foster hope for the future. |
| Finances: | |
| Funds needed: | Total : $3,200 - $3,300 (US) |
| Included in Cost: | Lodging, Meals, and Travel to and from location |
| Other: | Included in the costs per person is $350 for project costs and admin fees for HCJB Global. Costs are based on a fourteen day trip. Financial support is encouraged through your church and friends. |
| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: | |
| Participant Age: | Sr. High, College, Adult, and Seniors |
| Eligible to Go: | Individuals, Groups [max size 20], and Married Couples |
| Education / Experience: | Christ-led life, a willing worker and servant, minimum age 14 |
| Languages: | English is fine. We will have Joanna as our interpretor. |
| Application Information: | |
| How to apply: |
As director of Global Short-Term teams, let me invite you to look at our website, http://www.hcjb.org/getting_involved/global_teams/overview.html Please peruse the project information and all other information regarding Global Short-Term teams and if interested, you may want to fill out an online application that would come to me. Any questions?? Please feel free to contact me. Thank you! |
| Application: |
link to GROUP application form link to PARTICIPANT application form |
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