CHILDREN’S HOME and SCHOOLBusega District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania, E. AfricaWe are a small team of Christians working together to help the most vulnerable children and people in a rural area of Tanzania. East Africa. We are involved in providing financial support and volunteers to visit both long and short term to share in the work both here and in Tanzania.As of Sept.2023 caring for more than 140+ children at our Children’s home, and over 370+ children in our Primary School.Contact: Graham Pountain email: graham@pountain.net Tel 01254 879694
The Bethany Project (often referred to as the Bethany Family) is registered in Tanzania as an NGO no. 8059. It is administered by the The Bethany Project (Tanzania) UK (Reg. Charity no 517995), Reg. Address: 11 Ash Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire. BB5 3LN. Tel 01254 879694. email: graham@pountain.netTrustees: Graham Pountain, David Borland OBE, Heather Jeffrey, Isabel Jones, Paul Pountain
This video is about the people who run Bethany. They tell their stories about how they came to Bethany, their education and their responsibilities at Bethany.
School Assembly
To make a donation Bank name HSBCAccount name: The Bethany Project (Tanzania) UKSort Code: 40-12-04Account number: 01330624Once you have made a transfer could you please email our Treasurer David to let him know if we can gift aid your donation.Contact: David.a.borland@outlook.com
The Trip September the 20th till November the 8th 2023
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Latest News: September 2023: Above are our 3 girls together with Emmakulatha (head teacher) ready to share their stories and entertain you with their singing and dancing. Bethany have visited the UK several times over the last 20yrs (every 3 years) and have visited many many schools and churches in our local area. If you would like a visit during this trip please email:graham@pountain.net in the first instance.
Where the Bethany Girls will be! This Week’s VenuesSunday the 1st October Hurstwood Church, Burnley, BB10 3LF - 10.30am taking part in the Sunday ServiceSt Leonard’s Church, Padiham, BB12 8HG - 5.30pm taking part in the Service
This website will updated every few days as the visit progresses
Giant posters A1 (594x841mm)We have produced a 100 giant posters to commemorate the visit (see pic left).The Poster forms the basis of a quiz about Bethany (Click here for the 20 question quiz) (For answers email: graham@pountain.net). We intend leaving a poster wherever we visit but they are available to buy £1 each. We also have Kangas for sale £5 each available on our visits. Both posters and Kangas have been donated so all the money collected goes to Bethany.
Above: A short Video showing life at Bethany for the 3 girls visiting the UK Sept-Oct-Nov 2023
To make a one off donation Bank name HSBC Account name: The Bethany Project (Tanzania) UKSort Code: 40-12-04Account number: 01330624Once you have made a transfer could you please email our Treasurer David to let him know if we can gift aid your donation.Contact: David.a.borland@outlook.comTo become a regular supporterPlease fill in the standing order form (Click here)Also, If you are able to gift aid your donation (Click here)To support a child in the home we calculate it costs £60 per month.To support a village child in the school costs approx £15 per monthFor Help please contact our treasurer; David by email:David.a.borland@outlook.com or phone: 01254 822004