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Botswana

Botswana, population 1.4 million, is one of Africa's most enduring multi-party democracies. It is also one of sub-Saharan Africa's most prosperous countries with a per capita income of US $2,790 annually. Nonetheless, the distribution of income is very uneven with large numbers of people living with AIDS and/or in poverty.

The traditional partner of the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ is the Botswana Synod of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, founded in 1816 by missionaries from the London Missionary Society. Until recently, the United Congregational Church was virtually the state church. Other partners in Botswana are the Botswana Council of Churches, the country's main ecumenical body, and Kgolagano College, an ecumenical, ministerial and lay-training facility.

Pray for: The HIV/AIDS training program of Kgolagano College for church leaders in rural parts of the country.

 
Wilson, James
Botswana
Mr. Wilson is currently a teacher at Kgolagano College.

 
Wilson, Jayanthi
Botswana
Jayanthi Wilson is currently upgrading the library at Kgolagano College.

  Stories
 
A Visit to Kgodisong Centre [Botswana]
July 15, 2008

...Speak; your servant is listening [Botswana]
January 2, 2008

Update from Botswana - August 2007 [Botswana]
September 17, 2007

A Human Tsunami [Botswana, Zimbabwe]
August 9, 2007

I will counsel you and watch over you [Botswana]
May 22, 2007

What's happening in Botswana [Botswana]
March 21, 2007

The word of the Lord endures forever [Botswana]
October 11, 2006

 

  Partners

  Special Projects -- Giving Opportunities in Botswana

 
 Child Sponsorship
 LEPHOI CENTRE FOR THE BLIND
This center is located in Francistown, Botswana. The residential center is a hostel for about 50 children that are totally blind or have seriously impaired vision. The children rage from eight to 18 years old. They are taught braille in English and Setswana and other important living skills. when the children are ready, they are integrated as far as possible with other children at the same educational level. The hostel is administered by the Botswana Synod of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa.
Sponsorship level: $25 per month

 

Botswana News
 

 

For More Information
Sandra Gourdet
Area Executive
Africa
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis,Indiana 46206

317-713-2551
Fax: 317-635-4323
sgourdet@dom.disciples.org


 
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