Team Bethel 2015 Provisional Meeting

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WHERE ARE WE GOING?

BETHEL ROYAL HIGH SCHOOLTHIS IS WHERE WE WILL BE STAYING

AND DOING MOST OF OUR WORK

CHICKENS FOR EGGS AND MEAT

GRAIN MILL

POSHO (CORN FLOUR AND WATER)

KAWONDWE PRIMARY SCHOOLTHE PRIMARY SCHOOL IS 2½KM FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL AND GUESTHOUSE

- We want to follow our heavenly instructions

- We aim to reflect God’s love through our actions and ultimately win souls for the kingdom

- We want to encourage and help volunteers to reach out to those who need a helping hand

- Short-Term Mission Trips are an excellent way to experience the East African culture, meet new people, make new friends, and best of all – change lives!

WHY DO WE GO?

The plan for the teams is to follow on from our previous 2 years out there. Annette Kiisa, the headmistress has emphasised the need for teaching vocational based skills next year.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

- Working with students at the school, alongside the teachers and those in the surrounding community, improving their skills

- Helping with maintenance

- Primary school programme: memory verses, songs, crafts and games

TEAM 1 (16TH-30TH JULY)

- Students at the school return home for the month, but those that help at the guesthouse, the community and other members at the school will benefit from skills training.

- Maintenance

- Building

- Possible work on the farm

TEAM 2 (31ST JULY – 15TH AUGUST 2015)

SKILLS

METALWORK

JOINERY

ELECTRICAL

WELDING

ENGINEERING

MAINTENANCE

BUILDING

FARMING

SEWING

KNITTING

CROCHETING

FOOD HYGIENE

TEACHING

FIRST AID

COMPUTERS

MUSIC SKILLS

HAIRDRESSING

PUMPING WATER

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMETEAM 1

PRAYER

TELL ABOUT YOURSELF

MEMORY VERSE

ACTIVITIES

ACCOMMODATION

HELPING THE COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

HOPE VILLAGE

FROM THIS…

HOPE VILLAGE

TO THIS

ANIMAL PROJECTS

DATES OF TRAVEL

Team 1 (25 members)

16th – 30th July 2015

Team 2 (15 members)

31st July – 15th August 2015

1. Flying with Turkish Airlines2. Dublin Airport to Instanbul3. Istanbul to Entebbe, Uganda4. Bus from Airport to Kampala (stay at a guesthouse for few hours)

5. Morning travel to Guesthouse at High School

EXPECTED COSTSTotal: £1500

£1000 to cover costs and at least £500 for give to the community

Incorporated Costs:Return FlightsTravel InsuranceAfrican Road TransportAccommodationMealsWaterInsurance

We ask for each team member to fundraise at least £500 to give to the school and community for animal projects, medical centre and upkeep.

Project Costs:• Materials• Transportation

Personal Additional Costs:• Vaccinations/Anti-Malarial• Visa/Passport• Additional Drinks• Spending money (£100 max)• Bus travel to Dublin airport

WHAT NEXT?

Application form

£500 deposit to us as soon as you can

Our first meeting: Sunday 11th January 2015 at 3pm

Following meetings held on 1st Sunday of each month

The remaining by April 2015

e: ugandacal@gmail.com t: 07891053438

VACCINATIONS

You should make an appointment with your GP NOW to discuss the vaccinations involved. Some are free on the NHS, others you will have to pay for.

- YELLOW FEVER: If your GP cannot give you this then you will need to contact the Lisburn Health Clinic. But check with your GP first.

- Hep A- Diphtheria- Tetanus- Polio- Typhoid- TB- Meningitis- Rabies- Hep B- Malaria tablets: Talk with your GP. We will also discuss options at our first team meeting.

FUNDRAISING

EBOLA AND MILITANT THREAT?

If the government or airlines decide it is unfit to enter Uganda for health or safety reasons, we will receive a full refund. You will not be out of pocket.

EBOLA AND MILITANT THREAT?

We will review it on a monthly basis at team meetings.

QUESTIONS?

e: ugandacal@gmail.com t: 07891053438