Mission International News

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Gatumba School and the Peace Quilt!

Recently Mission International was asked to suggest a school which would be involved in the Peace Quilt initiative which is linked to this summer's Olympic games in London.   The school in Gatumba, which the Hope Centre children attend, was chosen and items of art are now being processed as part of the quilt.   You can see the Gatumba school's contributions here, if you would like to have a look at the wider initiative you can access the site here.

John Lennox - Lent talks

Burundi Flooding:

Around 1000 homes have been damaged, many beyond repair, by severe flooding which has taken place in Gatumba in Burundi.   The town of Gatumba is home to Mission International's Hope Centre.   The Hope Centre homes are undamaged due to the fact that they were build well and of good materials and were raised up to avoid any potential flooding which does take place in the area.   However many of the Hope Centre's neighbours are refugee returnees, coming back to Burundi after the 14 year long war.   These families are some of the poorest in the world and as such have no means of improving their plight.   The flooding does not only damage homes and property but also floods pit latrines and animal pasture causing sever pollution and water borne disease in the area. Many children and families are now at risk due to the floods.   If you can help please make a donation via our 'Make a Donation' page.

Rwandan Partner is inducted:

Rev. Nathan Amooti, Mission International's partner in Rwanda has recently been inducted as Bishop or Cyangugu. Rev. Amooti served in the capital city until his recent status as Bishop was confirmed by the House of Bishops in Rwanda's EER (Eglise Episcopal du Rwanda).   The new bishop also has a new charge, that of the environs around Cyangugu a province on the shores of Lake Kivu and adjacent to Bukavu over the border in DR Congo.   All of us in Mission International congratulate Bishop Amooti and wish him well in his new appointment.

Pakistani Student receives study support:

After a recent request for funding request from Mission International to our supporters we have received funding to send one student in Pakistan to University.

Rafique Laeeque who comes from a poor community and family near Lahore in Pakistan will study veterinary health at university.   Here he is seen receiving his support cheque from Mission International which will allow him to start University right away.  This support will eventually allow Rafique to find work which will in turn bring support back to his family and community.   He is very grateful to all of those who contributed to his studies.

To view information on other students who need support please click here.   

To make a donation please click here.

Building work begins in Haiti

After fundraising efforts during 2011 by the Haiti mission team and their friends, funding has now been sent to MI partners Trinity Church of Jerusalem in Haiti to complete the necessary building work on the church roof.   Local builders and carpenters have now begun to clear, prepare and begin the renovations so that the church can have a suitable place to meet and to worship.

Further to this work, a centre for the support and education of needy children is planned.   The city of Ouanaminthe, where the church is located, has many poverty stricken families who have no means to find a good education for their children.   Also there are many children who have no families to support them and so the Centre is planned to support their needs too.   Fundraising is already under way and so if you would like to support this essential project please make your contribution via our 'Make a Donation' page.

To see more information on Mission International's work in Haiti please visit our 'Rebuild Haiti' page.

Mighty Meals £25 to feed a child for a year!

Mighty Meals is designed to feed needy children whilst they attend school.  Donations of £25/month can make sure 12 children are fed every day during the school day.   If you would like to support this project please visit out 'Make a Donation' page.

Johnny Cash - man in black!

BIG meal thank you!

A big thank you has arrived from children in the 9 countries where the BIG meal was served.   Not all f the photos have arrived, these will follow in due course.   If you want to keep up to date with the news as it happens please visit our BIG meal 2011 web page.

Water Works:

University Students need support in 2012

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Christmas Wishes!

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Nyembuye water project - report!

To view the report on the completed Nyembuye clinic water project please click here!