COMPLETED PROJECTS
2020 Projects
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHINA
Home Sweet Home does a wonderful work in helping the homeless with special needs by housing and equipping them with skills for future employment. We are happy to support their residential and vocational training programs.
CONSTRUCTION OF EDUCATOR’S HOME
COLLINGWOOD, ZIMBABWE
Rachel Madzamba, the primary and pioneering educator at Qodesh Preschool, Collingwood was recently evicted from her home, along with her 3 children. They have subsequently been lodging in the school, but it is our joy to collaborate with NDET (New Day Education Trust) and other partners to build them a home.
SCIENCE TEACHER SUPPORT
SOUTH AFRICA
As a continuation of our support of Umdoni Christian Academy’s new Science Center, we are supporting the salary of Science teacher who is greatly helping the students get full benefit from the Center and enjoyment from learning.
Mrs Subramoney, the High School Science teacher says: “Working in a Science Lab is a dream come true. It has been a great aid in teaching and learning. I have developed new skills and a greater passion for teaching. Being able to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning in others, has always been my goal. UCA has afforded me the privilege of making this goal attainable. I love seeing the look of amazement on learners faces when they enter the Science Lab! These are just some of the things that make my job fulfilling.”
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MYANMAR
With the outbreak of Covid-19, Eden responded quickly and became relevant to the current need. In March, Eden had already distributed 2 tonnes of food, 16,000l of soap and PPE including 36,000 masks to people caught in trafficking and prostitution. They are continuing this great work by both making and distributing thousands of face masks. It was our great privilege to support this front- line organization.
CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS
QODESH RAMA E.C.E., ZIMBABWE
The team at New Day Education Trust has worked tirelessly even through lockdown to build three classrooms and two toilets. Preschoolers, many who are orphans or vulnerable, no longer have to walk for 5 or more kilometers to attend school. We were privileged to provide for the construction of Qodesh Pre-school where the children will be nurtured in a safe and loving environment.
CRISIS RELIEF
SLUMS OF KOHALPUR, NEPAL
Extended lockdowns, due to Covid-19, has resulted in multiple day laborers losing employment. This loss of income has meant that people living in the slums of Kohalpur have not been able to purchase even basic supplies. Working with Shepherd's House, it was our privilege to donate much needed food supplies, as well as jackets and blankets to help them through the cold winter. It was reported that some of the community could not sleep due to their excitement and anticipation of new, warm clothes!
SCHOOL DESKS & CHAIRS
QODESH RAMA, E.C.E., ZIMBABWE
To coincide with the re-opening of the school, after an extended period of lockdown, we are providing 50 school desks and chairs for the little learners at Qodesh Rama E.C.E. The children will be able to have their own organized workspace and we trust that it will facilitate great learning. We love what NDET is doing with these little treasures!
HEAL PROJECT
BEIYINQING, CHINA
Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation (CWEF) is renovating the village’s old and dilapidated water system in Beiyinqing, Yunnan. They are replacing water pipes, many of which are cracked and broken. Additionally, the project will also support one large water cistern and three smaller cisterns for the community’s water storage needs. After construction is completed, each household in the village will have a convenient and reliable source of clean drinking water at their home. We love being part of bringing much needed water to the villagers.
SCIENCE LABORATORY
INTEGRITY HIGH SCHOOL, NIGERIA
In order for Integrity H.S. to become fully certified as a school and to be open to the public, they need to have a multipurpose (chemistry, biology, agriculture, physics) science laboratory. The lab will enable the school to be a registered testing center and provide quality education for the 50 orphans they care for as well as students in the local community. We are overjoyed to invest in the betterment of the education of these young men who are being raised up as future leaders.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
RIMNA VILLAGE, NEPAL
Families in the rural village of Rimna in western Nepal, were delighted to receive food aid. Covid has resulted in loss of work and income for so many. Some of the grateful recipients walked 3 - 4 hours over mountains to collect their desperately needed food parcels. Humanity's Hands, our partner in Nepal, is doing great work in very difficult circumstances to bring hope and help.
SCIENCE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
U.C.A, SOUTH AFRICA
In compliance with tertiary education entrance requirements, Umdoni Christian Academy, embarked on a huge growth venture of building new Science and Computer Centers. We partnered with their bold initiative by funding the best available equipment to outfit the Centers. Principal Jenny Page says: There is a huge change in attitude towards learning. The new, ‘vibey’ class and high tech equipment has caused an excitement amongst scholars to go to Computer class. In the modern Science Center, learning has become cool. And when learning is fun, more students want to learn.’
SOLAR SYSTEM
NEWLANDS RETREAT CENTER, ZIMBABWE
Due to the numerous black outs in Zimbabwe means that the center has no electricity most days. In order to be a fully functional retreat center to house guests and conferences an alternate source of energy became imperative. We have helped to transform the retreat center into a both a functional and comfortable facility.
STAIRWELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
JUBILEE SCHOOL, PHILIPPINES
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with First Love International. Their dedicated construction team lead by Engineer Bong labored tirelessly against challenges such as travel restrictions and permit requirements, as well as implementing safety protocols to complete the stairwell project. The stairwell is both aesthetically pleasing and safe. Grace Eslapor, manager of Vista House: ‘It is now, a slip, trip and fall free stairway for everyone!’ The completion of this project now enables Jubilee School to apply for the necessary permit to finish the roof for the 4th floor gymnasium.
HOME EDUCATION PROJECT
MALANGENI, SOUTH AFRICA
Educational packs and stationery were sourced and distributed to 300 primary school children. In partnership with Gathering Together these packs were handed out to grateful children who had not been at school for many months because of lockdowns. Their parents were so happy to receive some educational support for children.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
CWEF, CHINA
With the outbreak of COVID-19 in our cherished home nation of China, we wanted to play our small part in helping with the relief effort. Our donation helped CWEF in purchasing 10,000 surgical masks, 1,500 face shields, 500 thermometers and 300 protective medical suits for health care workers in three hospitals in Hubei and Yunnan.
2019 Projects
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
PHILIPPINES
First year scholarship for Katelyn Breana Street to study BS Pharmacy. She is a deserving student who has faced extremely challenging circumstances both financially and at home. She says: ‘I am very thankful that I have this scholarship and it motivates me a lot to do well in everything I do’.
SHORT TERM SCHOLARSHIPS
JUBILEE SCHOOL, PHILIPPINES
On 24 October, 57 families tragically lost their homes to a fire that destroyed the slums in the predominantly Muslim community of Boracay. BMF Foundation sponsored the tuition for 78 students for November and December. This donation brought tremendous respite to the families that lost everything. One of the recipients stated: ‘HULOG KAYO DIOS’ (Tagalog) - ‘I cannot thank you enough for your help! You are nothing less than a blessing from God.’
RENOVATIONS
NEWLANDS RETREAT CENTER, ZIMBABWE
We funded the creation of 3 new rooms and the renovation of another. The guests are thoroughly enjoying the newly renovated rooms with en suites. Director of the Base, Kingdom Mutsvene, said that it has increased the center’s ability to house longer term guests and the modern new rooms are proving to be a draw card for potential new clients.