In recognition and gratitude for all that God has given to us, an additional 10% will go to support projects beyond our own boundaries. We have already been able to support projects in Africa and Eastern Europe (see below) and future projects may be within the Diocese, both missionary and lay, as well as overseas, and will extend our commitment to helping those in need.
Projects are selected by the PCC and grants are made to them, in an act of faith, as future pledges are made. Annual progress reports on these projects are then made to the congregation.
Projects we have helped so far include...
The House of Joshua, Bulgaria
working with The Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust is a local Christian Charity that establishes life-changing community projects such as: The Food Bank (started here in Salisbury and now running nation-wide); the Re-Store and Re-fine social enterprises; and varied work with people living in extreme proverty in Bulgaria. The House of Joshua is one such project, providing a safe, loving environment for teenagers turned out from the orphanages at the age of 16 who would otherwise end up on the streets.
Pledges to Enlarging the Tent have enabled us to give £15,000 towards the development of this house, completed in April 2007.
Primary Health Care Centre, Southern Sudan
working with Tearfund
Tearfund is a national Christian charity that unites local churches to bring justice to suffering communities across the world. Pledges to Enlarging the Tent have enabled us to commit £60,000 over a three year period to the development of a Primary Health Care Centre (similar to a small hospital) in Southern Sudan, completed in May 2008, to help provide essential care to a desperately needy people.
Maternal Child Health Building, Uganda
working with YWAM
YWAM (Youth With A Mission) is an international Christian movement serving Jesus throughout the world. Pledges to Enlaging the Tent have enabled us to commit £12,000 for the constrcution of a maternal child health building to house extended clinical services for mothers and children in central Uganda.
Future Projects
As we move into Phase 2, and as more pledges are received, we shall be allocating a further 10% to new projects.
Watch this space!
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