1. Meet the Bheveni
Community
2011 Mission Trip Information Meeting
Sunday, March 6, 2011
2. Today’s Agenda
The Statistics are Grim Where are we going?
(Location & Culture)
Our Partners (CHC &
AIM) What are we doing?
What’s a “Carepoint?” Trip Guidelines
The People of Bheveni What do we do now?
Community (Timeline)
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3. Real Life in Swaziland
Life Expectancy = 28
45% HIV/AIDS+
200,000 Orphans (22%)
Only 6% of 15 year
olds live to 32 yrs old
2020 = ZERO ADULTS
2050 = EXTINCTION
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4. Our Partners
Children’s HopeChest (CHC)
Based in Colorado Springs
CHC Mission: “A Plan for Every Orphan”
Children’s HopeChest believes that every orphan
has the right to know God, experience the blessing
of family, and have the opportunity to develop
independent living skills.
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5. Our Partners
CHC Purpose: “Wholeness for Orphans”
Each of CHC’s programs attempts to restore
wholeness to the brokenness that is orphanhood.
We believe orphans have the greatest chances for
success when they are surrounded by loving role
models who remind them of their greatest worth
and value in the eyes of God.
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6. Our Partners
Adventures In Missions (AIM)
Hosts our team in Africa
Leads on-going, in-country efforts through
partnerships with indigenous ministries,
carepoints, and businesses
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7. CHC / AIM Strategy
Mentor Native Leaders
Foster Independence
Utilize Local Resources
Avoid “Western
Solutions”
Create Hope Through
Short-term Visits
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9. Carepoints are:
Safe places for orphans Take Action to Feed
and at risk children Children
Formed by Swazi Show Consistent Care
Pastors, Bogogos to Orphans
(older women), or
Bomake (older Seek help from
mothers) community and
resources like CHC &
Purpose is to show AIM
compassion to orphans
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10. Carepoint
Development Plan
Phase 1: Obtain empty plot from village leadership
Phase 2: Use land as gathering place to provide food, water, basic
preventative medical care, & support basic education
Phase 3: Develop on-site facilities (Well, Shelter, Garden, etc)
Phase 4: Deliver ongoing care and education to provide immediate and
long-term hope. Develop B.E.S.T.
Phase 5: Move beyond orphan care into the community to develop
micro-enterprises that provide a means to earn both income and
dignity
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11. Would you like to
meet the people
of Bheveni?
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18. What’s it like there?
Kingdom of “Extremes”
Wealth surrounded by extreme poverty
Code of Honor (clothing, greetings, male
oriented society)
Social & Friendly People
Love Visitors
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19. Making friends:
Use caution in offering assistance or help
Be aware of cultural “jealousy” issues
Work through the AIM Staff on sensitive topics
Love on the children, they like to hug, play,
and “rough-house”
Accept gifts with thanks, eat food that is
offered (Missionary Prayer!)
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20. What will we do?
Create Hope in hopeless situations
Visit & play with the children
Visit & pray with the Bheveni Bomake
Assist with meal times
Organize & conduct VBS-style activities
Bring supplies & gifts as we’re able
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21. What will we do?
Visit children’s homes & families; this is an
honor to the families & a practical blessing
Advocate for the children through prayer &
counsel
Visit Timbali Crafts, a purse making business
that assists many of the Swazi families in
providing profitable work
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22. What will we do?
Share God’s love, hope, and compassion
Have a Fun Day Carepoint Party & Meal
Attend the local church on Sunday
Be changed for a lifetime!
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24. Passport
Apply NOW!
4+ Blank Pages
Take Information Sheet
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25. Application
Take Application Pack
Individual Travel
Policy
Global Underwriters
Insurance (CHC)
Release Form
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26. Vaccinations
Up-to-date routine
vaccinations (MMR, DPT,
polio, etc)
Hepatitis A & B (Should be
started in March)
Typhoid
Check CDC.gov for Swaziland
Consult your Doctor for
personal recommendations
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27. Expenses
Need Team of 10+
Land: $1,300 - $1,700
Air: $1,200 - $1,800
Total: $2,500 - $3,500
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28. Land Cost Variables
Biggest variable is size
of team. Trip requires
10 participants, but
prefer 12 - 15.
Invite a friend!
Accommodations also
impact costs slightly.
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29. Fundraising Timeline
June 27th app. due
June 27th $250 land
cost deposit due.
Mid-July purchase
airfare
Mid-August final land
cost due
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30. Raising Funds?
God is THE Provider!
Do not be afraid
It IS worth the cost to
deliver hope & love
They will know us by
our love...
2010 = $25,000 Raised
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31. Fundraising Ideas
Best Source: Letters
to friends, family,
and businesses
(Send by May 31)
Church support?
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32. Fundraising Ideas
Group Events: 5k Run,
Coffee Sales, Timbali
Crafts, Car Washes,
Garage Sales, Etc
Each participant is
responsible for their
own funding, but we
plan to divide funds
from group events
based on participation
of team member
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33. Fundraising Tips
Donations to CHC are
Tax Deductible
CHC prefers checks
are passed through
team leader (Danielle)
There will be a
fundraising info pack
soon...wait before
sending out letters
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34. Fundraising T-shirts
2011 Team T-shirt
Raise Funds
Raise Awareness
Gifts for team &
children in Swaziland
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35. Next Steps...
Pray & Be Led about
your involvement...
Participant?
Sponsor?
Fundraiser?
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36. Next Steps...
Passport
Vaccinations
Mailing List for
Fundraising Letter
Trip Application Pack
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37. Next Steps...
Contact Danielle
Recommended
Reading:
Red Letters
Scared
Love Mercy
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38. Thank You!
Danielle: 763.516.0599 or daniellebrower@gmail.com
Mike: 763.238.1111 or mbrower74@gmail.com
www.moms4change.net
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