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 350+ 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
To view our last updateMarch-April-May- 2024 Click here
NEW - Bethany as viewed from above
The Children’s homeClick on image to enlarge
The SchoolClick on image to enlarge
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.
Jesca and Nick to be marriedSaturday 24th Feb 2024
Below - Dance song ‘ God is able’
Below -5 students need support
Invitation for a visit to BethanyWe are organising a 3 week trip to Bethany in Oct. this year (2024). If you feel you would lke to go and both see the work we are doing and help where possible we invite you to the selection process. Our guide is here and our application form is here. If accepted you will have to pay for your airfares (approx £1,000) and also contribute £6+ per day for your food and accommodation plus other expenses including transport etc. Email: graham@pountain.net
This web page is in the process of being updated with news from Tanzania.To see our last update March-April-May- 2024click here
Above: O Lord my God - how great thou art - upbeat - with dance
Above: There is no other God but you - song
Click here for a two page report of my trip aimed at explaining in some detail the trip and daily activities which may be especially useful to those thinking of visiting.
Below is Susan Mathias who came to Bethany (children's home - Tanzania) when she was 3 years old in 2006. She first went to the government village school until std 6 when she transferred to our Bethany Primary School to finish standards 6 and 7. Susan then went onto the government Secondary School for 4 yrs and achieved a Division 2 qualification which enabled her to study for a primary school teachers certificate. She completed this with distinction and is now back at Bethany and will start teaching on an allowance of 150,000 Tsh ( Approx $70) per month. Susan has a loan outstanding of over 5,000,000Tsh ($2,300) and she will pay off this loan at the rate of 75Tsh ($35) per month (half of her allowance). Susan is slightly deaf. We are hoping that supporters from Donor see may help to pay back half of this loan amount. Click here for the donorsee link
David Borland (Bethany Treasurer) together with David’s son John and his wife Rachel and two young people Teigan and Jaxon visited Bethany in May 2024. The family helped with many aspects of the work at Bethany and are substantial long term financial supporters.All at Bethany greatly appreciated their input especially the staff and children they helped.Click here to see John’s reportClick here to see more photos
Above video was shot in November 2021. All about Bethany Home and School.
Peter and Kim Rawlinson are with Jesca (coordinator) visiting Bethany to help out with various activities. You can see their report here
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Baby Nathan (born 25th August at 6am weighing 6lb) with Mum (Jesca) and Nick (Dad)
Arrived at Bethany without incident with all the travel bags in the company of Mrs Lynne Smith and Mrs Sue Wooldridge. It was their second visit to help in the school. Lynne is a lay reader in the church and Sue a former primary school teacher. Monday was a National Holiday but thereafter they have been in Early Years, Reception and Class 1 listening to the children reading, observing writing, playing games and just generally helping. They received a warm welcome from the teachers and took part in assemblies.
I have observed by invitation 13 teachers delivering English, Maths, Science, RE, Social Studies and Geography. 2 teachers straight out of College were very impressive. I met the Headteacher to ask how we can help and direct our support from the UK. The discussion involved, improving English and Maths, Data and Teacher assessment as well as supporting special needs children. I met the Coordinator of the Home to discuss the financial position, staffing, safeguarding and wellbeing. I was invited to meet with the social welfare officer for the District who was pleased with the help Bethany was giving to vulnerable children. David Borland OBE, Treasurer and Trustee