International Projects 2011

This year Papsda will be participating in a number of Community Projects. As these develop, more information will be available but for a snippet of what the project includes and how you could join us, read belowto get a taste of some of the exciting work we have planned & how you can get involved.

PNG Aviation Project
Place: Papua New Guinea.
Project: Building a house for an additional missionary pilot.
Total Cost: $20 000 | Funding Needed: $20 000
Proposed Dates: Planned for October 5-20, 2011
Approximate Personal Cost: $2,500

Project Overview | In the past few years we have had the opportunity to financially support Adventist Aviation in Papua New Guinea through the purchase of a new plane. In such a remote and rugged country aircraft is the only way of access to essential medical and educational services. Adventist Aviation has provided this service for many years and more recently they are providing opportunities for entire villages to viably transport goods that they grow or produce to market. This creates economic independence for communities and is a part of the process of helping individuals live healthy and purpose filled lives.

To make this ministry self supporting an additional pilot is the greatest need. This would increase flying capacity and have the planes in the air more often. For this to happen they need additional housing ... and a Papsda team have the opportunity to build this house. We require approximately 10 people with building skills/tradespeople to assist with the project along with others who are happy to help with labour.

Contact | Register your interest by contacting norman@papsda.co.nz or leanne@papsda.co.nz or Audrey Harvey audrey.harvey@ihug.co.nz

Project Africa

YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW THE PROJECT AFRICA TEAM VIA THEIR TEAM BLOG - CLICK HERE TO VIEW!

Place: Khomelela Community Center, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Project: Building a Kitchen and Dining Hall for the community-feeding program.
Total Cost: $65 000 | Funding Needed: $47 000
Proposed Dates: NEW DATES 14-31 July (School Holidays)
Approximate Personal Cost: Early payment - $3550 | Late payment - $4000

Project Overview | We require up to 30 people to assist us in building a new Kitchen & Dining Hall for a Community Centre. This community centre provides food for children or families who have lost their main income earner to AIDS. Building/skilled worker skills would be excellent along with willingness to work hard and put on the finishing touches. We will also be running children's programs throughout our time there.

Contact | Register your interest by contacting norman@papsda.co.nz or leanne@papsda.co.nz

Download Application Form | Download Information Sheet
Visit the Project Africa Fundraising Site

Human Trafficking - Asia
Project Overview | In 2010 we made contact with a Nvader, thru the Police Conference. This organisation is dedicated to rescuing women and children who have been taken as sex slaves. As a church community, we would like to start supporting this area through intensive prayer, and look at ways to support the cause further into the year.

Clinton Rappell director of ADRA NZ, and Solina Theron a journalist from Papsda are currently in Asia researching ways that ADRA can provide education opportunites that will reduce the risk of people being taken as sex slaves. More information will be coming soon.

South Side Slam(local project)
Place: South Auckland
Project: Visiting schools/Encouraging young people to make positive decisions
Dates: February 21-26

Project Overview | The Chronicles, a streetball team from England will be visiting in February to help us encourage young people to make positive life choices. Visiting schools during the day, they will also be getting to know them through a streetball competition at local Recreation Centres in the evenings. Volunteers are needed to help with cooking, team assistance and as helpers for the evening programs. Please contact norman@papsa.co.nz for more info on how you can be involved.

Contact | norman@papsda.co.nz