Supporting key workers in KageraEvery year the Bishops encourage reflection and giving through their Lent Appeal. This year the appeal will be for our link Diocese of Kagera in Tanzania. The Bishops’ Lent Appeal will support key workers in Kagera. Extending the care and compassion shown to communities here in Suffolk during the pandemic by supporting farmers, doctors, and priests farmers, doctors, and priests in Kagera, so that they can continue to help their local communities and encourage self-sufficiency. FarmersThrough the Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) subsistence farmers are taught to:
“The training sessions has changed people's mindset. We now understand that though we are poor there are some blessings in our area. Look we have fresh vegetable and fruits that we hear cost a lot of money in other areas - but we get them free''. This story has been repeated across the Diocese, and local leaders have become trainers for neighbouring villages. Further funds are needed to continue this vital work across Kagera, changing mindsets and transforming lives. Doctors
“Your donations will help the poorer through my hands. With God’s help there will be healing.” Priests
Priests themselves need practical help as well. Many have long distances to travel round their parishes. With your generosity we can help to buy motorbikes (£800 each) so that they can spend less time walking, more time teaching and leading.
How to givePlease give generously in 2021 to help Kagera Diocese achieve its vision of ‘Life in its fullness’. To give online please click the donate now button below.
Or download the donation form available here. Where does the money go?Your generosity in previous Lent Appeals for Kagera has been inspiring and has helped change lives there. Your past donations have helped:
Need help?Our team can arrange for a speaker to come to your church or group (in person or by Zoom) to talk about Kagera and the Appeal. To book a presentation please email kageralink@gmail.com. For more information and further resources:Fundraising Resources Lent Appeal Information Leaflet | PDF Lent Challenge 2021 Booklet | PDF Fundraising Ideas | DOCX A Taste of Tanzania | DOCX Service Sheets Kagera Link Diocese | Weblink Communion Service for Kagera | DOCX Kagera Service Resources 2021 | DOCX
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Previous Bishops' Lent Appeals The Bishops’ have an appeal every year during Lent, traditionally to raise money for charitable causes. To find out about previous campaigns click here. | ![]() |