The Bethany Projectoften referred to as The Bethany FAMILY

Registered in Tanzania as an NGO (non government organisation) no. 8059Registered in Tanzania as an NGO (non government organisation) no. 8059

Administered in the UK by ‘The Northern Evangelical Trust’ ( Reg. charity 517995 )

Administered in the UK by ‘The Northern Evangelical Trust’ ( Reg. charity 517995 )

A Children’s home for orphaned, abandoned

and abused children

A Children’s home for orphaned, abandoned

and abused children

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WHAT is it?Bethany is a children’s home caring for over 130 children (Feb 2009)Bethany is a children’s home caring for over 130 children (Feb 2009)

No mains water, electricity, gas, water or drainage on siteNo mains water, electricity, gas, water or drainage on site

Electricity provided by Solar panels enough for lighting, computer, radio and battery chargers.

Not enough power for cooking, electric irons, kettles etc. etc.

Electricity provided by Solar panels enough for lighting, computer, radio and battery chargers.

Not enough power for cooking, electric irons, kettles etc. etc.

Water pumped (petrol and solar) from Lake Victoria and purified with a UV lamp

Water pumped (petrol and solar) from Lake Victoria and purified with a UV lamp

Drainage provided by septic tanksDrainage provided by septic tanks

Gas: non available other than bottled calor gasGas: non available other than bottled calor gas

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The Bethany ProjectWHERE?Tanzania

East AfricaPopulation: 38 millionLife Expectancy: 45yrs

HIV: 1.6million

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SITUATEDSITUATED80 Kilometers from Mwanza

(Tanzania’s second largest city)

20 Kilometers from Magu(nearest Market town with Internet

access)

Bethany is on the shores of Lake Victoria in a very rural area in the

village of Yitwimila.

We are in an area of no employment. Villagers survive on what they grow and depend on the

two annual rainy seasons.

80 Kilometers from Mwanza (Tanzania’s second largest city)

20 Kilometers from Magu(nearest Market town with Internet

access)

Bethany is on the shores of Lake Victoria in a very rural area in the

village of Yitwimila.

We are in an area of no employment. Villagers survive on what they grow and depend on the

two annual rainy seasons.

BETHANY

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In Tanzania,

(along with 6 others)is one of the poorest countries

in the world. GDP per capita

COMPARED TO:

Tanzania: $800Kenya: $1,800 South Africa: $10,400 U K: $37,400USA: £48,000

Sources www.aneki.com2008 estimates

In Tanzania,

(along with 6 others)is one of the poorest countries

in the world. GDP per capita

COMPARED TO:

Tanzania: $800Kenya: $1,800 South Africa: $10,400 U K: $37,400USA: £48,000

Sources www.aneki.com2008 estimates

POVERTYPOVERTY

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The Bethany ProjectRank

Most generous Countries

Donor aid per capita

1 Luxembourg   $490.59

2 Denmark   $389.53

3 Norway   $302.51

4 Netherlands   $241.39

5 Sweden   $188.24

6 United Kingdom   $176.06

7 Finland   $162.36

8 Ireland   $147.72

9 Switzerland   $145.61

10 Belgium   $103.15

11 Austria   $83.05

12 Canada   $77.87

13 Japan   $69.84

14 Germany   $67.96

15 Australia   $43.75

16 Spain   $32.88

17 Portugal   $25.46

18 United States   $22.91

19 Iceland   $22.19

20 Italy   $17.20

RankRichest Countries

GDP - per capita

1 Luxembourg $ 68,800

2 Equatorial Guinea $ 50,200

3 United Arab Emirates $ 49,700

4 Norway $ 47,800

5 Ireland $ 43,600

6 United States $ 43,500

7 Andorra $ 38,800

8 Iceland $ 38,100

9 Denmark $ 37,000

10 Austria $ 35,500

Rank Poorest CountriesGDP - per capita

1 Malawi $ 600

2 Somalia $ 600

3 Comoros $ 600

4 Solomon Islands $ 600

5 Congo, $ 700

6 Burundi $ 700

7 East Timor $ 800

8 Tanzania $ 800

9 Afghanistan $ 800

10 Yemen $ 900

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

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The Bethany Project WHY?WHY?The Project is run and administered by Christians who have a long tradition

of leading the way with the alleviation of poverty and injustice. We often quote from the bible the verses in James chapter 1 verse 27:

“This is true religion, pure and undefiled in the sight of God, to look after widows and orphans in their time of need.”

Non-Christians who join us on short term trips are motivated by various things from a love for children and a desire to help to a desire

for an adventure etc. etc.

The Project is run and administered by Christians who have a long tradition of leading the way with the alleviation of poverty and injustice. We often

quote from the bible the verses in James chapter 1 verse 27:

“This is true religion, pure and undefiled in the sight of God, to look after widows and orphans in their time of need.”

Non-Christians who join us on short term trips are motivated by various things from a love for children and a desire to help to a desire

for an adventure etc. etc.

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AIMS and OBJECTIVESBethany’s aim is to help the most underprivileged,

deprived and vulnerable members of society, especially orphaned children,

providing education where possible.It will carry out this work with love,

commitment and compassion.

AIMS and OBJECTIVESBethany’s aim is to help the most underprivileged,

deprived and vulnerable members of society, especially orphaned children,

providing education where possible.It will carry out this work with love,

commitment and compassion.

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The Bethany ProjectTanzanian CultureVery very different from the West (especially the UK)

Tanzanians treat visitors with respect

Greetings, friendship, manners and body language are very important. Tanzanians like to appear amenable.

Often friendship is looked upon as being more important than honesty.

Some! government organisations are corrupt and open to bribery.

The Church suffers from the same problems

Tanzanian CultureVery very different from the West (especially the UK)

Tanzanians treat visitors with respect

Greetings, friendship, manners and body language are very important. Tanzanians like to appear amenable.

Often friendship is looked upon as being more important than honesty.

Some! government organisations are corrupt and open to bribery.

The Church suffers from the same problems

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Education in Tanzania:

Some Pre-school education is undertaken at Primary Schools (non uniform)

State Primary Education (free). Children need to be provided with shoes, uniform and books.Start at age 7yrs progress through standards 1 to 7. Leave at 13yrs

State Secondary Education (free)Children need to be provided with shoes, uniform, desk, books and some fees. Entry by examination of pupils in Standard 7. Varying pass rates depending on standard of education at particular primary school and availability of secondary school places in the locality. (perhaps 50% overall).

All teaching at Secondary schools done in English. (one of the more difficult exams the primary school children need to pass to go to Secondary school).

Universities: various

Corporal punishment is used. No boy girl relationships allowedStandard of teaching: poor (compared to the West) especially the teaching of English.

Education in Tanzania:

Some Pre-school education is undertaken at Primary Schools (non uniform)

State Primary Education (free). Children need to be provided with shoes, uniform and books.Start at age 7yrs progress through standards 1 to 7. Leave at 13yrs

State Secondary Education (free)Children need to be provided with shoes, uniform, desk, books and some fees. Entry by examination of pupils in Standard 7. Varying pass rates depending on standard of education at particular primary school and availability of secondary school places in the locality. (perhaps 50% overall).

All teaching at Secondary schools done in English. (one of the more difficult exams the primary school children need to pass to go to Secondary school).

Universities: various

Corporal punishment is used. No boy girl relationships allowedStandard of teaching: poor (compared to the West) especially the teaching of English.

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Treatment of Women in Tanzania:

For the most part women are treated as second class citizens and expected to do much of the work including fetching water, firewood, tending the crops, cooking and waiting on the men. The women serve the men their food first and then sit and eat with the children. Different tribes treat women differently. From the extreme cases of women being ritually beaten (their husbands showing they love them!) to an uneasy equality (rare). The beating of women is common throughout Tanzania.

Marriage: A ‘dowry’ is required to be provided by the man for the woman. The woman’s family set the dowry, the amount depending on her looks, her age, her education and the lightness or darkness of her skin. (the lighter the skin the higher the price). Payment will be made by handing over a number of cows, goats etc as well as money.

Once the bride price has been agreed the woman leaves to live with the man and his family. Any children produced belong to the man. Women are expected to provide children. Separation is common and often a man may have one wife but have children with other women he visits from time to time.

Treatment of Women in Tanzania:

For the most part women are treated as second class citizens and expected to do much of the work including fetching water, firewood, tending the crops, cooking and waiting on the men. The women serve the men their food first and then sit and eat with the children. Different tribes treat women differently. From the extreme cases of women being ritually beaten (their husbands showing they love them!) to an uneasy equality (rare). The beating of women is common throughout Tanzania.

Marriage: A ‘dowry’ is required to be provided by the man for the woman. The woman’s family set the dowry, the amount depending on her looks, her age, her education and the lightness or darkness of her skin. (the lighter the skin the higher the price). Payment will be made by handing over a number of cows, goats etc as well as money.

Once the bride price has been agreed the woman leaves to live with the man and his family. Any children produced belong to the man. Women are expected to provide children. Separation is common and often a man may have one wife but have children with other women he visits from time to time.

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Treatment of Children in Tanzania:

For the most part children are looked upon as possessions.

Big families are favoured as the children will hopefully provide for you in your old age!

Children are taught to respect adults and older people in particular.

Teachers and parents maintain discipline through corporal punishment.

The value of other forms of keeping discipline are not appreciated and rarely used (e.g. rewarding good behaviour)

Treatment of Children in Tanzania:

For the most part children are looked upon as possessions.

Big families are favoured as the children will hopefully provide for you in your old age!

Children are taught to respect adults and older people in particular.

Teachers and parents maintain discipline through corporal punishment.

The value of other forms of keeping discipline are not appreciated and rarely used (e.g. rewarding good behaviour)

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Volunteers needed – Why?

1) To become ambassadors for Bethany on their return – enabling others to become aware of the work – an appreciation of what has been achieved by financial supporters over the years who may not be able to visit.

2) To help with practical jobs and or teaching especially English

3) To encourage and stimulate the children

4) To act as role models and to set an example by their behaviour and attitude.

Volunteers needed – Why?

1) To become ambassadors for Bethany on their return – enabling others to become aware of the work – an appreciation of what has been achieved by financial supporters over the years who may not be able to visit.

2) To help with practical jobs and or teaching especially English

3) To encourage and stimulate the children

4) To act as role models and to set an example by their behaviour and attitude.

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Volunteers are asked to be:

1) Self disciplined.

2) Be able to accept the leadership of those in charge.

3) Overcome any phobias they may have.

4) Be able to accept that the food prepared for them may not be to their liking but to appreciate it anyway!

5) To be prepared to do anything needed.

6) To put aside western values and see things from a new perspective.

Volunteers are asked to be:

1) Self disciplined.

2) Be able to accept the leadership of those in charge.

3) Overcome any phobias they may have.

4) Be able to accept that the food prepared for them may not be to their liking but to appreciate it anyway!

5) To be prepared to do anything needed.

6) To put aside western values and see things from a new perspective.

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Volunteers are asked to donate enough funds to cover the trip. This includes:

1) Main air-flight Manchester to Dar-es-Salaam - return ( £500 - £1,000 ) depending on time of year and how early the ticket is purchased.

2) Internal flight from Dar-Es-Salaam to Mwanza ( return ) - £200.

3) Contribution (shared by visitors) towards diesel used to transport to and from the airport 90 kilometers each way ( there and back twice ). ( say £10)

4) Contribution towards food and accommodation whilst at Bethany£1 per day ( 13days = £13 )

5) Visa +CTA ($150) + insurance

Volunteers are asked to donate enough funds to cover the trip. This includes:

1) Main air-flight Manchester to Dar-es-Salaam - return ( £500 - £1,000 ) depending on time of year and how early the ticket is purchased.

2) Internal flight from Dar-Es-Salaam to Mwanza ( return ) - £200.

3) Contribution (shared by visitors) towards diesel used to transport to and from the airport 90 kilometers each way ( there and back twice ). ( say £10)

4) Contribution towards food and accommodation whilst at Bethany£1 per day ( 13days = £13 )

5) Visa +CTA ($150) + insurance

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Bethany daily routine for Volunteers

1) Breakfast by 7am, prayers and worship song and prayer at 7.20am. Work starts at 7.30am

2) Lunch between 1 – 2pm

3) Evening meal 6pm

4) Evening worship with the children 7.30pm followed by discussion of the days events – problems

5) Bedtime 9pm

Bethany daily routine for Volunteers

1) Breakfast by 7am, prayers and worship song and prayer at 7.20am. Work starts at 7.30am

2) Lunch between 1 – 2pm

3) Evening meal 6pm

4) Evening worship with the children 7.30pm followed by discussion of the days events – problems

5) Bedtime 9pm

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Female: Long skirts or even better ‘Kangas’ (wrap round piece of material) No trousers or shorts unless worn under Kangas. Short sleeve T shirts

Female: Long skirts or even better ‘Kangas’ (wrap round piece of material) No trousers or shorts unless worn under Kangas. Short sleeve T shirts

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Male: Trousers or shorts (when working).T shirts whilst working and proper shirts and smart long trousers for going out or for Sunday services on site.

Male: Trousers or shorts (when working).T shirts whilst working and proper shirts and smart long trousers for going out or for Sunday services on site.

Dress code for volunteers and visitors

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New Girls dormitory

Old dining room (now extended and rebuilt)

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Classroom Block

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Refurbished Toddlers dorm

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Managers House

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Volunteers accommodation and multipurpose block

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THE ENDTHE END

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