1. Orientation Day Rukungiri (Uganda)

2. Agenda Welcome and Devotions About Mission Direct Coffee Country introduction Lunch Preparation and Travel Practical details, The Project, Partners & Programme Tea Fundraising Questions Prayer and Dedication Close (4pm)

3. Communications

6. Missiondirect.org/downloads

7. MD Hoodies There’s currently a ‘hoodie competition’ running on social media to design a new hoodie for us. We will still keep the blue overhead hoodie, but will be introducing two new styles later in the year – one zip through jogger top and one light gray hoodie with the winner’s design on. This winner also get’s £500 towards a Mission Direct trip of their choice.

8. Photos & Video

9. Spread the word!

10. Rukungiri District

11. Size of Uganda = England and Wales Population of Uganda - 34.5million Life Expectancy – 56 yrs (UK 81 yrs) 75% people earning less than 75p per day UGANDA: a few statistics:

12. Orphaned children 2M Orphaned Over the years

13. HIV/AIDS : 1.2 million people are believed to be infected. Rate peaked in 1980’s before declining during the 90’s. Rising again now.

14. The Disabled Neglected and often seen as a burden Limited access Dreams Want to be independent / to be accepted

15. Time Line 1894 British protectorate 1962 Independence - Obote 1 1971 Idi Amin (Coup and dictatorship – 300,000 killed ) 1979 Idi Amin removed 1980 Obote 2 (bush wars – National Republican Army) 1986 Museveni (NRA) Self Titled: "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal, Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular “His Excellency President for LifeField MarshalDoctorDSOMCBritish Empire

17. Museveni legacy The benign dictator ? The good: Stability : President since1986 (elected1991, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 ? ) Strong government (little civil disturbance) Peace (ending civil war and defeating LRA) Prosperity (comparative to Amin) Health ( effective fight against HIV/AIDS) The not so good: Corruption Nepotism No succession planning

18. Predominantly Christian Catholics 40% Protestants 35% Muslims 10% “Traditional” religions Faith & Religion:

19. Language: Official language - English National language - Swahili Local languages - Runyankole

20. Agandi - Hello, How are you? Ni-je – Fine Webare - Thank you Kale Kale – Goodbye Muzungu - White Person Runyankole (see page 2.5 )

21. Climate: Mbarara

22. Malaria HIV Cold / Flu Diarrhoea Typhoid Cholera Take appropriate precautions Illness & Disease:

23. Culture: Visitors are made to feel very welcome! Children well behaved, excited and curious Social status - Respect for older people - Titles - Gender attitudes

24. Christianity widely talked about Homosexuality attitude & laws Personal Details Begging letters

25. Flights

26. Flight Details ….can be found in your envelope with: Visa fee Insurance

27. Your flight Give your mobile number to the team co-ordinator (write down now) Bring the team co-ordinators number with you (write down now) Meet in check in area 3 hours before flight time All check in together Travel as fast as the slowest person The staff team will meet you at the airport on arrival (take them newspapers, magazines & chocolate!)

28. Hand baggage In your hand baggage take anything valuable ( Do not put valuables in the hold baggage ) Plus 3 days clothes, night clothes and ‘spongebag’  56cm (22in) tall  45cm (17.7in) wide  25cm (10in) deep NOT restricted to ONE bag ALL LIQUIDS, water, bottled drinks, suntan lotion, fragrances, cosmetics toiletries, creams, gels, pastes, aerosols, medicines etc  May only be carried in containers holding up to 100ml.  They must be carried separately in a single transparent, re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) Check www.BAA.com for latest before flying

29. Documents Handed to you today ; e -Ticket Medical Insurance documents Visa fee (Visas obtained upon entry) Plus : Passport and a copy of your Passport Passport photos ( x 2 ) Immunisation records Country entry/visa application details (Handbook section 3.3 )

30. Emergency contacts see handbook para 4.1 MD office 01582 720056 (office hours) Steve 07891 622 657 In Uganda Simon 00256 7892 94323

31. What to take See handbook para 3.1 Remember … Alarm clock Bible & Study guide Personal Medication Torch + spare batteries Good strong Day Bag Swim wear Sun hat & cream, sun glasses Hand gel Pen for flight

32. What to take photos Family, friends,Church, pets Not cars and houses

33. T-shirts and work site gloves

34. Aid/gifts - Take the aid listed only (specific Aid list in Handbook) - Take good quality aid - Pack aid in cases or study boxes that will withstand air handling - Donating money to buy aid in country will support the local economy

35. Cash £1 = 5,600 UGX

36. “Bank of Mission Direct” will change currency in Country !

37. How much money to take?? Spending money Gifts for Ministries & Needs Church collections

38. Testimony You are the VIP visitor ! They will want to hear from you, so be prepared. If there is an opportunity to pray take it ! If invited to give a testimony give it ! Be Simple and Short Speak slowly and clearly Say who you are, your family and background Tell a Story Focus on a single issue where God has changed you. Perhaps something on this trip Do not be deep, theological, long or worried !

41. Your Staff Team Simon MorganEmily Braybrook Selena Harries

42. Eliakim & Columbus

43. Transport

44. Rukungiri 200 miles 8 hours

45. Rukungiri Town Thriving town situated in SW Uganda Set in beautiful countryside Rising to over 5000 feet Population Approx 40,000 People are very friendly Economy 90% Agricultural Trading in household goods / clothing / hardware

46. What To Wear Modest Lads - trousers or long shorts Girls - not too much exposure - below knee/cover shoulders Loose and cool for the heat Casual is acceptable for church (Smart if preaching) - no trousers for women Fleece/sweatshirt for the evening Mac for showers Good sturdy shoes for the site

47. Malhie Hotel

48. All Accommodation, food and water included ; may be sleeping in twin rooms. Other snacks and drinks may be bought locally

49. Sun cream/block & hat Mosquito repellent Personal medical kit ( re-hydration sachets) Bottled water 3 litres of water per day Brush your teeth in bottled water Don’t share bottles Don’t have ice, unless you know the source Wash hands frequently / Use hand gel Health & Hygiene

50. Water & Electricity Mains electricity Hot and cold running water 240 V

51. Mobile phones - good networks (sometimes! ) Some UK phones need unblocking for international use (+44) … calling from Uganda to UK 00256 (+256) calling from UK to Uganda Telediscount from UK – 10p/min Limited internet access (cafes) 3 hours ahead of UK Communication

52. Security & Safety whilst in-country Uganda is a safe country – However! Keep valuables safe – lock passport & cash in locked case Don’t leave valuables unattended Take extra care when walking along pubic roads Walk in groups of three + Watch out for each other Don’t “flash” cash or valuables Don’t put temptation in the way

53. Chilli (disabled) Children's Project Anglican Diocesan Project - Deaf school - Chilli income generation - Club foot clinic - Life skills (occupational therapy) for brain damaged children - Disabled Children's School- main project

54. On Chilli children project : You can … Pick chilli and at the occupational therapy clinic Play with deaf children club foot clinic

56. Mothers Union - Dressmaking - Knitting - Sewing - Office

57. Mosaic Vision Ministries

58. Mission4Water

59. Medical Teams

60. Building Project : The story so far…

61. KITAZGURUKWA DISABLED CHILDRENS SCHOOL

62. Evas

63. Kitazigurukwa Primary School

64. 4 dormitories in 2 existing blocks (to be converted) PROPOSALS 6 new disabled classrooms with toilets 4 new dormitories in 2 blocks

65. 2012 Built 2 classrooms and toilets

66. 2012 : 2 classrooms

67. 2013 2 dormitories built 2 dormitories converted (2013)

68. 2013 : 2 new dormitories

69. 2014 March : Formal Opening

74. 2015 plans Build teacher’s house Start new dormitories.

75. Mission Direct Volunteers Hard at work

81. Daily Agenda Worship & Devotions Breakfast Mornings on the Project Lunch Afternoon Ministry visits Reflections Dinner Evening activity

83. But it’s not all Hard Work... Queen Elizabeth National Park

84. Message from Simon… See you in Entebbe!

85. Fundraising What’s it for ? Trip contribution Project

86. Tell People ! Tell everyone – How many people do you know ? Family, Church, Work, School friends & colleagues Talks, articles, newsletters, website, Facebook, events.. Local Newspapers – write a personal press release! Local Radio and TV … just tell everyone about your trip !

87. www.mydonate.bt.com/ www.virginmoneygiving.comwww.virginmoneygiving.com & www.Justgiving.comwww.Justgiving.com

89. make Fun draising…. Fun!!

90. Gift Aid Maximize the gifts Take GA forms

91. If you don’t tell people they can’t give You are the inspiration !

92. Missionzones Brochures/ poster Gift Aid Forms Sponsorship forms MD www www.mydonate.bt.com Press release DVD ( of photos ) Toolkit Powerpoint ( of today) Resources

93. Send in money…. as you have it - don’t wait till you go

94. Keep fundraising …….when you get back home

95. Debrief Day

96. agenda Welcome About Mission Direct Coffee Country introduction Lunch Preparation and Travel Practical details, The Project, Partners & Programme Tea Fundraising Questions Prayer and Dedication Close (4pm)