tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62895089216723549972024-03-05T12:03:25.471-08:00Sinanzi Sepo ProjectOur mission is to bring the hope found in Jesus Christ to the vulnerable people of the Musanga Area of Katima Mulilo through various agricultural, educational, and domestic projects.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724868947746354068noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-88565713396669231242018-12-01T09:10:00.003-08:002018-12-01T09:31:51.769-08:00World AIDS Day 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is World AIDS Day, so let's remember those affected, celebrate achievements, and refocus on our mission.<br />
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If you aren't familiar with how big of a problem HIV/AIDS is, please take a few minutes to learn about the epidemic:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs360/en/" target="_blank">World Health Organization</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/fact-sheet" target="_blank">UNAIDS: World Facts</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/namibia" target="_blank">UNAIDS: Namibia Facts</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://aidsinfo.unaids.org/" target="_blank">UNAIDS: Interactive World Map</a> </li>
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There are over 36.9 million people living with HIV, and nearly 26% of those live in Africa. Too few have access to treatment or even know their status. However, many organizations are optimistic about recent progress and have a goal of completely eliminating the epidemic by 2030.<br />
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In the meantime, we will continue to bring education and nutrition to the children and widows in the Sinanzi region. Ultimately, our goal is to instill a contagious hope - because of the hope we have in Christ. Please continue to fight alongside us. Here is how you can help:<br />
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<li><b>Sponsor a Student </b>- $15 a month provides education and food for one of our kindergarten students!</li>
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<li><b>Give to the General Fund </b>- Give any amount once or on a recurring basis to help improve our kindergarten, garden, goat farm, and more! </li>
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<li><b>Pray </b>- Continue to pray for the leaders, volunteers, students, and families in this region.</li>
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<li><b>Educate </b>- Spread the word. Tell your friends and family that HIV/AIDS is a problem, but one that we can overcome.</li>
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Visit http://sinanzisepoproject.com to learn more and to join us in our mission to bring hope.
Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-7601617910645163452018-08-26T15:36:00.000-07:002018-08-26T15:36:54.529-07:00The Goat Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are expanding!! Our vegetable garden has been well-established
for several years now, providing much-needed nutrition to those in need in the
area. Our next goal has been to establish a small goat farm which will provide
both milk for the Mukisa kindergarten and a more regular source of protein for the
same kids who receive the vegetables. Pictured here are various stages of the
process. The next step is purchasing the
goats! Praising God for His provision!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072955037935960843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-15693128300783844952018-04-22T16:41:00.000-07:002018-04-22T16:41:13.589-07:00A Mission of Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My name is Erik Mueller and in January 2018 I had the profound opportunity to go Africa for a mission trip with the Sinanzi Sepo Project (SSP). The destination was a small village in the Zambezi region of Namibia near the town of Katima Mulilo. Africa is a wild, wild world filled with every sort of adventure a person could possibly want. The culture, the landscape, the animals, the people truly make this land so unique and exciting. The famous poet Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “there never was a day when I woke up in Africa, when I wasn’t happy.” I must admit that during my stay there I would have to agree with Mr. Hemingway. The harshness of the living conditions in the village where we stayed was real and it took its toll on me over the two weeks I was there. However, the true simplicity of the place and the mission I had set out to accomplish would not allow me to become anything but happy.<br />
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The goal for this mission trip with SSP was to make connections with people within the villages, learn about their customs and cultures, work on building a fence for their community garden, interact with the children, teach, share the gospel, discover what their most pressing needs are, and take plenty of pictures to document and share with family and friends back home. The extent of needs within the villages is overwhelming to my American eyes which can’t fathom to see such poverty. Everywhere you look you see houses made of mud and sticks, old tires being used for chairs, dogs roaming the streets, children playing on old rusted out cars, and hungry people looking for a job to pay for their next meal. Many people’s first reaction to seeing this kind of poverty is to want to give “stuff.” Many people, including my old self, thought that it was good enough to donate money to pay for the things they need. The most important thing that I realized during my stay there, is though they may appreciate the “stuff” they far more appreciate the fact that you just want to get to know them. You want to be a friend. You want to help them learn and learn from them.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4nl3opCDnyu0T4DnwzjbDjgq0s05RJcmrYjLaQ7tVyVrY39NTvUo0yv7iAmjSVcA2Um6MWToMEiEXrR0s3GkGTlKJciIvdOM24N48a8K9Xd95CSytce7fmmS-5FU2ergKkLaAvBkBvxk/s1600/IMG_20180125_165057601_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4nl3opCDnyu0T4DnwzjbDjgq0s05RJcmrYjLaQ7tVyVrY39NTvUo0yv7iAmjSVcA2Um6MWToMEiEXrR0s3GkGTlKJciIvdOM24N48a8K9Xd95CSytce7fmmS-5FU2ergKkLaAvBkBvxk/s320/IMG_20180125_165057601_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a>My greatest opportunity during my stay in Katima Mulilo was getting to know the wonderful people that made up those villages and to share the Gospel from my heart and learn a little about theirs. Our time spent working on the fence brought an opportunity to bond with the men in a special way and also taught them some new skills. I sang songs with the children in the SSP Kindergarten and gave them some lollipops and a soccer ball and that was more than enough to win over their hearts. I took photos and videos and shared them with the world and hopefully inspired some more people to want to join me next year. Everyday I look forward to another opportunity to go back and do it all again.<br />
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Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072955037935960843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-51719591439411148922018-01-24T15:31:00.002-08:002018-01-24T15:31:27.406-08:00African Home Depot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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the day they arrived. As we mentioned
before, the biggest project our team plans to achieve is building a fence
around the entire garden. This started
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the building supplies. This was a
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The team has been joined by a number of awesome local
volunteers and together have dug 350 feet of 12 inch trenches as a
foundation. In their current 95 degree
heat, they aren’t missing the New York winter in the least! ;-)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072955037935960843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-76079920202545894242018-01-24T15:25:00.001-08:002018-01-24T15:25:29.640-08:00The Three Amigos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today is a very exciting day! Elton and a mission team from Community Fellowship at Princetown have arrived in Katima Mulilo to serve the people of this region through Sinanzi Sepo Project. Erik & Larry will be staying for 2 weeks and Elton will stay for 5. They have big projects planned for their time here but first and foremost they plan to build a better fence in at the garden to deter the pesky pigs, elephants and other wildlife. Just last month we had a heard of pigs come through so the timing is perfect! They will also be purchasing supplies and clothing to bless the kids in our Mukisa school. We are so blessed to have these men on board!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The team arrived safely in Zambia yesterday and then arrived in Namibia tonight with all luggage intact. Praise the Lord! The team is relaxing and resting arond the fire in the village before tackling all they set out to do first thing tomorrow morning!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please pray for traveling mercies and for a successful two weeks! Stay tuned to our blog and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SinanziSepoProject/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for periodic updates...</div>
Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072955037935960843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-86823039316371948112018-01-20T14:05:00.002-08:002018-01-20T14:07:35.003-08:00Life Happens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 years ago when the Sinanzi Garden was first established a
water tank was installed and cistern dug as our main water sources of
irrigating our ever-growing number of crops.
A simple water pump is used to supply energy to the process making
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lVRSCD2DOJ3B0Pd91bv0XzHsIJ42Ep6G0BGvVsNiRfc-L0zu1zQ9nFZnKFBkDDJZ9frnN-M8ykp9qCMXyBpfbsuBMp30MuwQQmjGB-CIQESOKXLKaRFda8sRaSxabOBekd9XFs4DDTA/s1600/IMG-20180104-WA0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1080" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lVRSCD2DOJ3B0Pd91bv0XzHsIJ42Ep6G0BGvVsNiRfc-L0zu1zQ9nFZnKFBkDDJZ9frnN-M8ykp9qCMXyBpfbsuBMp30MuwQQmjGB-CIQESOKXLKaRFda8sRaSxabOBekd9XFs4DDTA/s320/IMG-20180104-WA0014.jpg" width="320" /></a>As with any machine in Africa, it's lifespan can be on a
day-to-day basis, but we have been incredibly blessed that this sole water pump
has not only well-surpassed its expected life span, but has also not fallen
victim to theft either...until now. On January 1st, our staff house had its door smashed and the water pump along with
2 shovels were taken. While we are
heartbroken over this, we are also reminded that we have been on borrowed time
with that pump as it was AND noone was hurt!
The pump has been functional way longer than we could have ever expected
given the workload we put on it. So, in
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Elton's family has graciously allowed us to borrow a pump in
the short term and will be purchasing a replacement when he is actually there
later this month. A water pump costs
about US$500. If you feel led to
contribute, we would greatly appreciate it!! You can do so by clicking the
"Donate" button on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SinanziSepoProject/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> or via <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/general-operating-budget?aff=7xpgy&utm_source=7xpgy&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=general-operating-budget" target="_blank">PureCharity</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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door, strengthening our security, and replacing the pump. As always, thanks for your continued prayer
and financial support through all the ups and downs!<o:p></o:p></div>
Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072955037935960843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-48761238324417481612017-12-01T10:04:00.000-08:002017-12-01T11:31:56.726-08:00World AIDS Day 2017Today might be just a typical Friday for you: finishing up your work week and looking forward to a weekend of holiday shopping and decorating. But for <a href="http://www.who.int/campaigns/aids-day/2017/event/en/" target="_blank">36.7 million individuals</a> around the world, today holds much more significance.<br />
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Today is World AIDS Day. Today we remember those infected and affected by the epidemic, we celebrate the achievements over the past year, and we refocus on our goals for the coming year.<br />
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<li>There are 36.7 million individuals living with HIV, and 1.8 million more are infected each year.</li>
<li>Africa is the most affected region, with 25.6 million individuals living with HIV. </li>
<li>Only 20.9 infected individuals are receiving treatment; only 43% of infected children have access. </li>
<li>Only 70% of infected people know their status. </li>
<li>The epidemic has already claimed 35 million lives, and around 1 million more die each year.</li>
<li>Tuberculosis accounts for one third of AIDS-related deaths; nearly 60% of cases are never diagnosed or treated. </li>
<li>In Namibia, 13.8% of the population is living with HIV, and nearly 4,300 people die from AIDS-related causes each year.</li>
<li>There are around 640,000 orphans in Namibia due to AIDS. </li>
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If you glazed over that list of numbers, that's understandable - It can be a lot to take in. Instead of trying to compute and calculate the statistics, let's make this a bit more relatable: Imagine you're in class or at work or at a family holiday, surrounded by 20 friends and loved ones. Now imagine that 3 of those loved ones are infected with HIV, and 1 doesn't even know it. Of the 2 that know their status, only 1 has access to treatment. Can you imagine knowing that, and not helping them?<br />
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There have been huge successes in the fight against HIV/AIDS - especially in Namibia. However, we're far from done. Many organizations have a goal of completely eliminating the epidemic by 2030, which is attainable if you consider the progress so far!<br />
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<li>Since 2000, new infections have dropped 11% in adults and 47% in children! </li>
<li>Since 2005 (the peak of the epidemic), AIDS-related deaths have dropped 48%!</li>
<li>Since 2000, 13.1 million lives have been saved by antiretroviral therapy (ART). </li>
<li>In Namibia, last year was a big year in tackling treatment AND prevention:</li>
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<li>Treatment guidelines were revised and the "Treat-All" initiative was piloted. </li>
<li>Over 95% of health facilities now provide prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and increased early infant screening and treatment.</li>
<li>There was in increased focus on gender inequality, violence, and human rights.</li>
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If we're going to eliminate the epidemic by 2030, there are a few challenges we need to overcome, especially in Namibia. While Namibia is actually one of the wealthiest countries in Africa overall, there is a huge discrepancy between rich and poor, between those with access to treatment and those without. Today, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/namibia.usembassy/posts/1599732020084314" target="_blank">US Embassy Namibia announced</a> that a new ART site was opened in Katima Mulilo! However, this treatment can only be received if people know about it, and if they understand the importance of being tested and treated.</div>
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Despite our progress, we can't lose focus. Until the stigma is gone and the epidemic completely defeated, we have work to do. We'll continue to show the people in this region that they are loved, encourage them to grow into strong and educated citizens, and provide for their basic needs. <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/sinanzi-sepo-project" target="_blank">Will you continue to help us?</a> </div>
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Thank you to all of generous supporters around the globe, and thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers in Namibia, for joining us in our goal of helping as many people as possible - especially those affected by HIV/AIDS. </div>
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<i>Cassie Hooker</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks to the following sources for all of the statistics we gathered. Will you take a few minutes today to learn more?</span></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs360/en/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">World Health Organization</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/fact-sheet" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">UNAIDS: World Facts</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/namibia" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">UNAIDS: Namibia Facts</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://aidsinfo.unaids.org/" target="_blank">UNAIDS: Interactive World Map</a> </span></li>
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-41166636167007700542017-11-01T10:58:00.002-07:002017-11-01T11:04:32.509-07:00Staff House Completed!<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kej1mTuABBs/WfoMSb-IjMI/AAAAAAAAIaw/AQiqf_hZ6S0dB8vRVO5GUeZeWoJQX3_ogCLcBGAs/s1600/22853296_1040982722715672_1253369513636918229_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="960" height="192" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kej1mTuABBs/WfoMSb-IjMI/AAAAAAAAIaw/AQiqf_hZ6S0dB8vRVO5GUeZeWoJQX3_ogCLcBGAs/s320/22853296_1040982722715672_1253369513636918229_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>A huge thanks goes out to our donors!! Our new staff house is now complete, and just in time before the rainy season starts! You have gone above and beyond in supplying the needs in a very short period of time to build our new staff house!! As we have mentioned before our older traditional mud hut housing was in strong need of repair and we felt led to make the investment into a longer standing structure as this project continues to grow! Our 3 garden staff are very appreciative as they continue to tend to the gardens that feed those in need in this region! This house provides a safe structural living environment that is now separate from the space needed for the garden tools and crop storage area. <br />
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As our project grows, we are continuing to seek additional monthly supporters!! If you are interested in supporting this project on a monthly or one-time basis, there are a number of ways you can do this! See our links on the right side-bar to use the <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/sinanzi-sepo-project" target="_blank">PureCharity</a> option including <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/mukisa" target="_blank">child sponsorships</a> in our kindergarten!<br />
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Thanks again and Praise God for all that He has provided!!<br />
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We have been working on raising support to build a new staff
house for our garden and thanks to generous donors Phase 2 of the new staff
housing is now complete!! This past week we were able to purchase windows,
doors, and supplies for the rest of the bricks!! Praise God for His
provisions!! <o:p></o:p><br />
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<o:p></o:p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724868947746354068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-5134398688032287672017-07-15T11:30:00.002-07:002017-07-15T11:35:16.800-07:00Kindergarten Sponsorship ProgramWe're excited to announce that you now have the opportunity to sponsor any of our current students! For only $15 a month, your donation will be added to our Kindergarten fund - which ensures that every child in our care has a nutritious breakfast and lunch, access to a great education, and is sent home each day with clean drinking water. <br />
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Your support will not only change these 18 lives - but will positively impact their families and community. The head start that these children receive at Mukisa Kindergarten means that they head into public school with a solid foundation, ready to learn and ready to grow into strong, responsible, contributing members of their villages. <br />
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-29334426371108340782017-07-07T17:10:00.001-07:002017-07-07T17:10:42.789-07:00New Staff HousingPhase 1 (of 2) has been completed!! Phase 1 included making all the bricks (by hand!) utilizing the waters from the flood this spring, then allowing them to bake dry in the sun. This last month they were then used to lay the foundation and build up to the base of where windows will go. <br />
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We are now ready for phase 2 and the fundraising efforts are estimated to be US$2,500. This includes all labor and building supplies such as windows, doors, flooring, and making more bricks. The cost could be much higher, but we have been very blessed by the donation of time by some very generous local volunteers that are passionate about this project helping those in need in their area.<br />
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To give some background, we have a flourishing garden that provides food to those enrolled in our kindergarten as well as those in need in the community. We have 2 staff at all times that are tending to the garden and, as part of their wages, we provide housing for them to stay in. This also serves as security to have staff members on site at all times to protect the food from theft or vandalism. It should be noted, that when we say "garden", we really mean small farm spanning multiple acres!<br />
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The mud-style house that we built for them when the garden began in 2010 is very basic, in need of significant repair to be livable, and is now too small to house both our staff and our ever growing vegetable harvest! We plan to utilize the original house for storage and are working on building more permanent concrete block house. <br />
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While our invaluable staff have continued to work hard in Namibia serving those in need, our Board of Directors have been working hard this last year establishing the organizational structure and bylaws of Sinanzi Sepo Project. We are proud to announce that as of February 2017, Sinanzi Sepo Project, Inc has been officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. With this change we have switched from utilizing GoFundMe to now using <a href="https://purecharity.com/" target="_blank">Pure Charity</a> as our means for fundraising. We have found this to be a great tool for our needs with minimal operating costs and it allows you to give confidently and securely! Check out our profile at: <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/sinanzi-sepo-project">https://www.purecharity.com/sinanzi-sepo-project</a><br />
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In our goal of transparency, our current monthly operating budget is ~US$500 per month and this includes salaries of our school teacher and garden workers, supplementary food to the vegetables we grow, plus garden supplies to maintain the farm. However have plans to grow and expand our ministry reach and we need ministry partners like you to help make that happen. We are always happy to answer any questions about how your donation will be used or the structure of the organization!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724868947746354068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-28770194049708471232017-01-29T17:39:00.002-08:002017-03-20T19:15:14.056-07:00Let There Be Water!Elton has been in Namibia for 1 week now working very hard with a team of local volunteers on various projects for us. One of the largest has been updating our water stand base from a falling-apart wooden one to a longer lasting metal one! This is an integral part of keeping the garden watered!<div>
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Praise God we have raised most of the funds needed but are still in need of several hundred more to finish this project and get others started! If you feel called to contribute you can do so via <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/SinanziSepoProject">https://www.gofundme.com/SinanziSepoProject</a>! Thank you so much for your assistance in this Kingdom Work!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724868947746354068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-66822964543576191112017-01-07T09:27:00.001-08:002017-01-07T09:28:25.794-08:00Happy New Year!We want to say thank you for all of your support over the past year - and let you know some of the goals and plans we have in store for 2017. Please consider supporting us as we take on these challenges!<br />
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<li><b>Expanded Garden - </b>We took advantage of a large amount of unused property, and are now growing melons and squash.</li>
<li><b>4 Kindergarten Graduates - </b>Samunzala Ntwala, Makena Muyunda, Matengu Tabo Happy, and Imbuwa Inonge head off to Grade 1. They each received new uniforms and shoes thanks to your donations!</li>
<li><b>4 Board Members - </b>Becca, Cassie, Kristen, and Luke joined alongside Jess and Elton and have laid the groundwork for our non-profit status in the US.</li>
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<li><b>Elton's Travel - </b>Elton will be flying to Namibia on January 15 to tackle new garden projects and deliver supplies. </li>
<li><b>Protein Source -</b> We want to develop a good source of protein for our community, and are currently exploring the best options.</li>
<li><b>Improved Water Tank - </b>We need to repair the base of our current water tank, replacing wood with a metal frame.</li>
<li><b>Expanded Board </b>- We'll be expanding our board to 8 members and finalizing our non-profit status.</li>
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<li><b>Pray </b>for the safety of our volunteers and staff, wisdom for the leaders, and health for the kids and community we're reaching. </li>
<li><b>Donate </b>online through <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/SinanziSepoProject?utm_medium=wdgt" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a>.</li>
<li><b>Invite </b>us to your church to present our ministry and recruit more supporters.</li>
<li><b>Share </b>our posts on Facebook to spread the word.</li>
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Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement this past year. We hope that you are blessed in 2017!<br />
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-62099728616880657632016-12-20T07:50:00.001-08:002016-12-20T07:50:32.244-08:00Holiday Challenge Week 4: Expanded GardenOur staff has been busy preparing more of our land for additional garden space, and now we're ready to plant! We'd love to grow carrots, spinach, squash, peppers, watermelon, and eggplant - all of which will provide a healthy diet to the children and vulnerable families in our village.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us this month! We've had several extremely generous donations during our Holiday Challenge, and we're grateful.<br />
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Thanks to you, all 4 of our kindergarten graduates will be receiving new uniforms and brand new shoes as they get ready to enter 1st grade in January. Thanks to you, we have extra funds to put toward a new sprinkler system in a garden that is determined to overcome drought. Thanks to you, we will be able to purchase new supplies for Kanchi's classroom.<br />
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Lives are being changed as the people of our community experience God's love through the gifts of food and education. Lives are also being changed across the world as people put their finances - and their faith - into this project. Thank you for your support!<br />
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<br />Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-74454053747451646442016-12-13T14:01:00.001-08:002016-12-13T14:01:22.026-08:00Holiday Challenge Week 3: School SuppliesWhile some of you are gearing up for Christmas break, our students in Namibia are getting ready for a new school year. We want to kick off 2017 with a classroom that is set up for success. We already have a talented teacher (Kanchi); now we want to provide the class with new school supplies.<br />
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<li>Organize a collection. Here are some items that provide the most value:</li>
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<br />Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-3251551995087426852016-12-06T07:05:00.002-08:002016-12-06T18:47:03.870-08:00Holiday Challenge Week 2: Garden SprinklersA few weeks ago, we shared with you how severe the drought has been - and the measures we're taking to prevent further damage. We expanded our cistern well in order to store more water, but now we need to improve how we deliver that water to our crops.<br />
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205598117096059703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289508921672354997.post-26517010914985790782016-11-26T12:53:00.001-08:002016-11-28T08:23:20.504-08:00Holiday Challenge Week 1: Kindergarten GradsIt's week 1 of our Holiday Challenge, and we're kicking it off with some very special individuals.<br />
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This year, we have 4 students graduating from our kindergarten and gearing up for Grade 1. We would love to provide each of them with a school uniform and shoes, which will cost $25 each.<br />
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Will you join us in showing love and support for these students? Let us know if you will sponsor one of them financially or through prayer.<br />
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But this holiday season, we want to challenge you to take the next step. If you have ever considered supporting Sinanzi, this is the perfect time of year to give generously. Each week leading up to Christmas, we will reveal a new project or individual that you can support.<br />
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<li><b>Team Up:</b> Every dollar counts, and it can add up quickly! Choose one of our weekly initiatives, and then recruit your family, friends, church, or co-workers to reach that goal. </li>
<li><b>Pray: </b>Pray for each of the individuals and projects that we share over the next month. Challenge yourself to pray daily.</li>
<li><b>Share</b>: One of the biggest impacts you can have is spreading the word. Please share our posts on Facebook, and tell your friends about Sinanzi. The dramatically increases our reach online and around the world, resulting in more support and more awareness.</li>
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We've begun a big project: expanding our existing cistern. This well collects what rainwater we do get, and retains it for periods of drought. We'll need big equipment and big support!<br />
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We regret to say one of the widows we have been supporting with vegetables from SSP passed away on Thursday. She was a relative of Elton's who was caring for her orphaned granddaughter. Her name was Makole.</div>
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If any of you have ever been to Katima Mulilo and drove on the main road past Elton's village, you would often see her working tirelessly in the fields trying to grow something out of nothing to feed herself and her family. She, and the many widows like her, are the reason we felt compelled to continue our mission. </div>
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She was a very strong woman. The situation for widows is always quite bleak but she was particularly destitute because of her blindness and the fact that all of her children are dead leaving her to care for all of her grandchildren alone.</div>
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Being that she was a elderly widow with very little family, we have been asked to assist in her funeral costs. A donation of $66USD (equal to N$1000) would buy a coffin and contribute to the traditional meal served after the funeral. </div>
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If you are interested in contributing to this cause and the continuing work of Sinanzi Sepo Project, please make donations to:</div>
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Please join us as we pray for Elton's village, her adult grandchildren and especially for her youngest granddaughter, who had still been under her care. She will feel her absence the most acutely and her future is now more uncertain as she will need a new caregiver. </div>
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Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1 : 27</div>
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Finally the end of the drought has come. Between some rain locally and flood waters coming from up river, we have a good supply of water. This below is the flood plain just adjacent to the garden. We will have an excellent water supply for the months ahead!</div>
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This is where we can pump water from to our sprinkler system. </div>
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Katima Mulilo is heading into the winter season as we head into summer here in NY. The workers have cleared some new areas and have started plots of vegetables that will grow well in the colder weather that is ahead in June, July and August. </div>
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As we expand the garden with some new plots, we are going to need to purchase some additional pipes and sprinkler heads. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring this expansion!</div>
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We are very grateful for a special donation that made uniforms possible for our garden workers. Not only are they sturdy clothes that can withstand hard work, they are much warmer than regular clothes for the winter months ahead. </div>
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