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Victims of Violence Relief Fund

Gathering in a burned out church to receive encouragement and relief

Gathering in a burned out church to receive encouragement and relief

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Project 96038

Nigeria Relief Fund

The vision of this project is to lovingly support victims of sectarian violence in central and northern Nigeria. We are providing emergency relief in the form of food, clean water, clothing, bedding, medical supplies, fuel, and temporary shelters. We are distributing these through local churches, SIM and ECWA Ministries, and other recognised agencies. Assistance will extend to hospitals and clinics providing medical care to survivors. Beyond immediate needs, the fund is helping rebuild destroyed churches.

Background

Communal violence throughout 2010 and 2011 killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands in northern and central Nigeria including, as one of the focal points, the city of Jos. Some press observers consider Jos a ‘fault line’ for religious and tribal reasons, with the city's tragic events making international news. However, the actual causes are complex and it is impossible to isolate a single reason for the violence.

City Ministries of ECWA

ECWA/SIM urban ministry is made up of several specific ministries, including “Gidan Bege” (“House of Hope”) which focuses on outreach and rehabilitation, “King's Kids” which focuses on needy children, and “City Sports” which uses sports to reach youth. CME ministers in the Nigerian cities of Jos, Kano, Katsina, Kafanchan, Sokoto, and Kaduna. It currently has more than 250 full time, part-time, and volunteer workers that share the love of God with thousands in need. The vision of the ministry is to expand to every major city in the middle belt and north of Nigeria and eventually into Niger and other African countries.

ECWA Camp Youth Alive

NitniNitni Wilson has fond memories of ECWA Camp Youth Alive. “I was 15 the first time I went to camp. It was the first time I’d ever left home. I was shy and nervous, but I soon made friends. I learned how to read and apply a Bible passage and find the promises, warnings, and sins. I loved meeting friends, singing and drama, and outreach. Many of the children at camp gave their lives to Christ.”

Volunteer craftsmen needed for Egbe Hospital Revitalization Project

egbe2 300Samaritan's Purse is putting out the following call for craftsmen to help with the project to revitalize Egbe Hospital.

The love of Christ is being proclaimed as patients receive care at Egbe Hospital in Egbe, Nigeria. Strategically located between two major cities, the hospital is a resource for doctors and nurses in training, a ground for healing the sick, and a mission field for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Egbe Hospital was founded almost 60 years ago and is in desperate need of revitalization so this mission can continue. Samaritan's Purse is asking for volunteers with many different skills to make the revitalization a reality. Opportunities for electricians, masons, carpenters, landscapers, and painters are now available. Round-trip airfare to Nigeria will be subsidized by $1000, in addition to the cost of food, lodging, and in-country transportation for all volunteers. For more information and to register, visit our website at spvolunteernetwork.org.

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SIM Nigeria has a wide variety of opportunities for short- or long-term service. Whether you're a teacher, writer, plumber, accountant, computer person, youth leader, or anything else, we may have a spot where you can use your gifts and abilities.

Here are some of our priority needs:

Business Ministries/Administration/Leadership

Community Education

Evangelism/Church Growth

Health Care

International Schools and MK Education

Media and Arts

Technical Services

Theological Education

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