A two week project is proposed to Kumi in eastern Uganda starting 10 November. This is in conjunction with Mission Direct with whom we have had a good working relationship for a number of years and much more information and photos etc are readily available on their website.

MD will be liaising with me when they have discussed it there with the relevant authorities. The openings are mainly for primary teachers but I have asked them to look into secondary possibilities.

To make this project viable we are needing a minimum of six volunteers so this is why we are issuing this advance notice so that we can be assured of its viability. If you look at the Mission Direct website you will see that it is expensive (£2200) but you need to know that this covers absolutely everything from flights to food etc and also that as SVN members you are free to apply for a 50% bursary. If you are interested and want to find our more please contact John who is the project leader: johnlperkins@gmail.com

BANGLADESH  Milestone College
John Perkins is the Team Leader for this project and has been able to develop the ideas for the project over the last few months. A team of six is needed to cover the work as Milestone College is a very large school. The project will focus on teachers for 9-12 year olds. The teachers will receive training out of school time and for that reason the project is due to take place late in the year.
The training will be in workshops and role play as the students will be on holiday. We have been asked for help with teaching methods, class management, lesson planning etc. Also to help the teachers with their English by working alongside them. The main opportunity is in their primary section ages 9-12, but also potentially working with teachers of younger age groups.
SVN has done projects at the school in the past and the volunteers were very well provided for.
It would be so good if we could deliver this project. Please consider prayerfully whether you could be part of the team. As mentioned before the timescale may have to be altered should there still be travel restriction or other problems. 
Please contact us if you need further information or if you are ready to volunteer.
 
PHILIPPINES
Jane Caine is in discussion with her contact in the Philippines where a successful project has already been delivered in the southern part of the country. A team of four to five people will be needed to carry out a similar project in the north of the country and in Manila. Please contact Jane us for more  information.
See also Jane’s report on this website ‘Jane’s journeys for Jesus’ 2018
 
RWANDA
A team of six went to Rwanda last year and another project is being planned. You may have seen the report on our website. This is very worthwhile work and we very much hope that another project can take place. For more information please contact us but also please keep Jane informed.
 
All the above projects are covered by the SVN Bursary Fund.