Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
RAISED ALL $2,000!
Praise the the Lord that we have raised all the money we need to finish the ROWAN building! This is such a blessing as we continue to further the ministry in Mawanga!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
GOOD NEWS!
We have raised $500.00 dollars for the building so far! We only have $1,500.00 to go!
-kelsey-
-kelsey-
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Let's Finish the R.O.W.A.N. Office!
A team of 19 from Acton Faith Bible Church ventured out to Mawanga, Uganda July 10-22nd. By the end of the week they completed the first few stages in building an office for the R.O.W.A.N. ministry. The functions of this office include:
1. Hold prayer meetings, Bible studies, and literacy programs
2. Sell goods/products for income
3. Keep records of each individual member
4. Keep supplies for gardening, sports, education, etc.
5. Gives the orphans and widows a presence in the community
So far we have built the walls, roof, installed doors and windows. But we still have to install:
2. Sell goods/products for income
3. Keep records of each individual member
4. Keep supplies for gardening, sports, education, etc.
5. Gives the orphans and widows a presence in the community
So far we have built the walls, roof, installed doors and windows. But we still have to install:
hard core, concrete, lake sand, plastering sand, cement, remaining bricks, labor, paints, transport and glass
If we don't finish this building project soon, the work that has been accomplished will go to waste as the rats, insects and weather will destroy it.
Together, we must raise $2,000 to comple
te it- let's do this!
VISION AND GOALS
ROWAN: Rural Orphans and Widows AIDS Network
VISION: To transform widows and orphans from helplessness to hope
MISSION STATEMENT: To serve orphans and widows who have been infected or affected by AIDS in rural Africa by partnering with local Christian leaders to assess the quality of life, identify needs and implement strategies to meet those needs within the community.
MAWANGA ROWAN MISSION STATEMENT: To empower and assist underserved widows and orphans who experience economic, physical, spiritual, and social problems, to become self-reliant and strong believers in Christ.
Goal #1: Provide for immediate needs until sustainable projects will support those needs
Objectives:
1. Food
2. Shelter
3. School Fees
a. Example: Eddy’s Tuition is $2,030UgSh per year on average
4. Medical Assistance
5. ROWAN office and Manager
a. Finish building: 2,885,000UgSh, or $1,803.13 US
i. Includes: hard core, concrete, lake sand, plastering sand, cement, remaining bricks, labor, paints, transport, glass
b. Christopher volunteer: bike 100,000 shillings or $63.00US to visit members
c. Future manager: $156.00 or 250,000 shillings a month
i. Responsibilities include: Documenting each ROWAN member, keep
schedule of events at the office, work on savings accounts for members,
keep tight records of finances, take photos of ministries, assist in the children/widow ministries,
6. Tools and supplies for projects
a. Oxen and Plow $500.00 US dollar: RAISED as of Aug. 14!
b. Long gloves and boots
c. Juice maker (long term, as we need to grow the fruit first)
Goal #2: Equip widows and orphans with the knowledge and skills to become self-sustaining through income generating projects
Objectives:
1. Land
2. Garden crops
a. Passion fruit
b. Oranges?
3. Fish Pond + training on fish
4. Necklaces (hold off until Christmas)+ training on different styles
5. Tree planting
6. Training on keeping bank accounts
Goal #3: Create a safe environment for ROWAN members to learn the word of God and grow stronger in the church community
Objectives:
1. Set up Literacy Program to be able to read the Word
a. Martha and Ida teach: 40,000UgSh a month each
2. Weekly Fellowship Meetings every Wednesday
a. Beatrice can assist, raise up Tapa and Rebecca?
b. One Wednesday meet within respective regions, and every other meeting at the office
3. Weekly Children Programs
a. Drama and dance: Trainer 50,000UgSh a month
i. Eventually travel to other villages
b. Bible Studies
4. Special Trainings and Celebrations
a. HIV/AIDS training- PACWA group
b. Birthdays
c. Holidays
5. House Visits
LIST OF FUNDARISING PRIORITIES IN ORDER from August-Dec 2008 FUNDRAISER IDEAS:
1. Finish office building: Average of $2,000 US(If we don’t finish this soon, the rats will get to the building and it will not be able to be used)
2. Oxen and Plow: Average of $500 US: to be provided by VBS Fundraiser August '08
3. Bike for Christopher, manager of ROWAN: Average $63 US(As he travels miles weekly, this will help him visit families and be a token of thanks for his work)
4. Hire manager for office: Average of $156 US a month(Looking for someone with degree, preferably in business management or someone capable of managing projects. We need to get this person hired and get them working on keeping records and managing office.)
5. Hire Martha and Ida for Literacy classes: $50 US total a month for both(Both would teach literacy courses once a week to the widows, to teach them how to read and write)
*SIMULTANEOUSLY WORKING ON THE FREE PROGRAM ASPECT OF ROWAN
*Kelsey is personally working on Web design and getting a website up and running. If anyone knows anybody who would want to help pay to get this running, please contact Kelsey ASAP.
VISION: To transform widows and orphans from helplessness to hope
MISSION STATEMENT: To serve orphans and widows who have been infected or affected by AIDS in rural Africa by partnering with local Christian leaders to assess the quality of life, identify needs and implement strategies to meet those needs within the community.
MAWANGA ROWAN MISSION STATEMENT: To empower and assist underserved widows and orphans who experience economic, physical, spiritual, and social problems, to become self-reliant and strong believers in Christ.
Goal #1: Provide for immediate needs until sustainable projects will support those needs
Objectives:
1. Food
2. Shelter
3. School Fees
a. Example: Eddy’s Tuition is $2,030UgSh per year on average
4. Medical Assistance
5. ROWAN office and Manager
a. Finish building: 2,885,000UgSh, or $1,803.13 US
i. Includes: hard core, concrete, lake sand, plastering sand, cement, remaining bricks, labor, paints, transport, glass
b. Christopher volunteer: bike 100,000 shillings or $63.00US to visit members
c. Future manager: $156.00 or 250,000 shillings a month
i. Responsibilities include: Documenting each ROWAN member, keep
schedule of events at the office, work on savings accounts for members,
keep tight records of finances, take photos of ministries, assist in the children/widow ministries,
6. Tools and supplies for projects
a. Oxen and Plow $500.00 US dollar: RAISED as of Aug. 14!
b. Long gloves and boots
c. Juice maker (long term, as we need to grow the fruit first)
Goal #2: Equip widows and orphans with the knowledge and skills to become self-sustaining through income generating projects
Objectives:
1. Land
2. Garden crops
a. Passion fruit
b. Oranges?
3. Fish Pond + training on fish
4. Necklaces (hold off until Christmas)+ training on different styles
5. Tree planting
6. Training on keeping bank accounts
Goal #3: Create a safe environment for ROWAN members to learn the word of God and grow stronger in the church community
Objectives:
1. Set up Literacy Program to be able to read the Word
a. Martha and Ida teach: 40,000UgSh a month each
2. Weekly Fellowship Meetings every Wednesday
a. Beatrice can assist, raise up Tapa and Rebecca?
b. One Wednesday meet within respective regions, and every other meeting at the office
3. Weekly Children Programs
a. Drama and dance: Trainer 50,000UgSh a month
i. Eventually travel to other villages
b. Bible Studies
4. Special Trainings and Celebrations
a. HIV/AIDS training- PACWA group
b. Birthdays
c. Holidays
5. House Visits
LIST OF FUNDARISING PRIORITIES IN ORDER from August-Dec 2008 FUNDRAISER IDEAS:
1. Finish office building: Average of $2,000 US(If we don’t finish this soon, the rats will get to the building and it will not be able to be used)
2. Oxen and Plow: Average of $500 US: to be provided by VBS Fundraiser August '08
3. Bike for Christopher, manager of ROWAN: Average $63 US(As he travels miles weekly, this will help him visit families and be a token of thanks for his work)
4. Hire manager for office: Average of $156 US a month(Looking for someone with degree, preferably in business management or someone capable of managing projects. We need to get this person hired and get them working on keeping records and managing office.)
5. Hire Martha and Ida for Literacy classes: $50 US total a month for both(Both would teach literacy courses once a week to the widows, to teach them how to read and write)
*SIMULTANEOUSLY WORKING ON THE FREE PROGRAM ASPECT OF ROWAN
*Kelsey is personally working on Web design and getting a website up and running. If anyone knows anybody who would want to help pay to get this running, please contact Kelsey ASAP.
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