Burundi

Burundi is a beautiful forested country tin East Africa. However in the midst of this beauty it struggles with endemic malaria, contaminated water that contributes to severe diarrheal disease in young children, and other health challenges. When the Burundi Assemblies of God learned that the new missionary associate was a Registered Nurse they were thrilled. She was immediately asked to give seminars on women’s and children’s health issues. Africa Oasis was excited to be a part of helping to create the seminar content by partnering with the Burundi missionary team. Lessons were developed on on how to help children be healthy, disease prevention and hygiene practices that can decrease illness. Teaching local women through local church contacts increases community knowledge and empowers women to take charge of the health of their families. #LocalLastsLonger

Zambia

Introducing washable feminine hygiene products to Zambian leaders.

Women face many obstacles in Africa, not the least of which is menstrual hygiene management. The cost of locally purchased disposable pads forces many women and young girls to choose between necessities such as food or clean drinking water, and sanitary pads. Young girls may miss school because of challenges associated with menstrual hygiene management in the school setting. This can lead to girls dropping out of school, leaving them vulnerable to early marriage and human trafficking. The church can help change this through compassion ministry that empowers young girls to finish school.

Recently our missionaries, partnered with an organization called Be the Light. They facilitated training workshops for the national Women’s Executive Committee of the Assemblies of God of Zambia and a local Community Health Evangelism committee on the implementation of a solution to menstrual hygiene management challenges. These Zambian leaders were introduced to washable feminine hygiene kits which can last up to four years, received training on how to teach girls to use and care for the kits, and were provided with instructions for making kits locally. In addition, they were trained to address health and hygiene topics as well as gender-based violence prevention coupled with a unique presentation of the gospel of Christ. These Assemblies of God women are enthusiastic about the prospect of starting a compassion ministry through their respective churches to reach young girls for Christ while offering them dignity, empowerment, and freedom through simple washable hygiene kits.

Africa Oasis cares about the plight of girls and women. We work to help them overcome obstacles to education and health so that they can be and do all that God has for them…. for an increasingly redeemed and transformed Africa.

Local lasts longer.