Shipping Challenge

 

I am asking for twenty people or groups of people or small group or business to commit to shipping one box to Africa. There are twenty boxes that need to be shipped. The two countries that the boxes are going to is Uganda and Nigeria! The boxes cost between $80.00 and $90.00. The boxes contains supplies that are going to help with the education of the children in Uganda, and/or help the children of Nigeria sleep at night. Please think about this and message me if you like to help! 1 boxes can change a child's life

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10 Reasons You Should Be a Missionary

10 Reasons You Should Be a Missionary By Jonathan Trotter on May 16, 2014 09:55 am Sometimes, we’re a pretty serious bunch, and sometimes, that’s ok. But when I was a teenager and our house had five kids in diapers (long story), my dad used to say, “If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry.” He was right, and we chose to laugh. A lot. (The five in diapers hadn’t learned this maxim yet, though, so there was still plenty of crying.) If you’ve read my post, Outlawed Grief, you know I’m not opposed to crying. I’m also not opposed to laughing. So, if you will, journey with me through a Top Ten list of why the job of a missionary is just plain awesome. 10. You’ll get to try new things, like typhoid fever and amoebas. On the bright side, most of the time your illnesses will sound cool. And cool illnesses make people pray more. Note: ulcers aren’t cool. If you get an ulcer, don’t tell anyone. Oh, and make sure your kids know how great all these new things are too. I was hanging out at an international high school once and overheard a kid say something about a student who was absent. He nonchalantly said, “Oh, he’s not here; he has an amoeba.” I wanted to grab the kid by the collar and say, “You know that’s not a normal sentence, right?” - 9. You will have friends from countries you didn’t know existed. Faroe Islands? East Timor? Canada? Living abroad tends to add countries to the map. But consider yourself warned, living abroad also confuses things. For example, I’m no longer sure if a boot is a type of shoe or a part of a car. Is paste something with which you build a house or a sandwich? Is a biscuit breakfast food or dessert? And what about this thing called “a barbie”? Your kids might be confused too. Our little girl loves the story of the “Ten Leopards.” You know, the one where Jesus healed ten leopards, but only one came back to say “thank you”? Thank you, you wonderful world of missions, for giving our whole family such a linguistic advantage and wide worldview. A worldview in which Jesus cares so much about jungle animals, he sometimes heals ten at a time. -   8. Your driving skills will “improve.” Who knew you could survive so well without rearview mirrors, turn signals or lanes? Who knew driving 20mph (or 32kph for those of you who don’t know how to measure stuff correctly) could be so exhilarating. And sometimes, cars on the mission field actually get younger, with fewer miles on them than when they were imported. How cool is that? - 7. You’ll learn to be grateful for the little things, like cheese. Older missionaries in my part of the world remember when cheese came to town. Cheese and stop lights apparently arrived at the same time. So if you’re in a part of the world without cheese, extra points for you. And may I recommend you start praying for a stop light? (I was going to include bacon in this section, but then I remembered we were talking about “the little things.”) - 6. Your bargaining skills will improve…with the police. The police don’t want to write you a ticket, and you don’t really want to pay a ticket. And everyone knows you didn’t really violate a law anyway. One time, a pot-bellied officer demanded beer money, so naturally I offered Twizzlers. He pondered for a second held, then held up four fingers. I complied and drove off, chuckling as I watched him and three buddies chow down. Apparently, Twizzlers make mouths (and cops) happy. - 5. You will learn how to complain in multiple languages. The ability to complain, out loud, in front of other people, without them knowing, is the gift of a lifetime. Just be sure to do a quick perimeter check for possible same-language listeners within earshot. A hotel worker didn’t do a proper perimeter check once, and I clearly heard him complaining about some rude tourists, “Sure, why don’t they just go sunbathe by the pool. I hope a massive rock falls off the building and smashes their heads.” I made a mental note to self: speak extra nice to that employee. And get a cabana with a roof. - 4. You’ll always be able to use the excuse, “I’m not from around here.” When you need to explain why you wear clothes, or why you don’t really care much for fried spiders or bony duck embryos, simply state “I’m not from around here.” Really though, and I think we all know it already, this one’s most useful during furlough. Can’t figure out the ATM? or the drive through? or Wal-Mart? Just smile, mumble something in another language about massive rocks smashing things, and say “I’m not from around here.” But don’t forget your perimeter check. - 3. Fashion rules will no longer apply. You ever seen a missionary? Yeah. - 2. You’ll get to report to hundreds of people, every month, details about your work, your family, and how you spend your money. Who needs Dave Ramsey when you have the entire deacon board of multiple churches analyzing your finances? It’s accountability on huge quantities of steroids. They may ask why you need so much, or why you have to pay for your kids’ education, or why you save for retirement, but at the end of the day, they are paying you to do this thing we call missions. It’s an honor to serve, even when the reports are due, the power’s out, it’s hot season, the spreadsheet’s rebelling, and you can’t figure out how to get that docx into a pdf into an html into a mobile-friendly, print-friendly, e-mail-friendly format. But hey, at least you don’t have to use envelopes. - 1. You’ll get to experience the raw joy of crossing language barriers, cultural barriers, time zones and comfort zones, simply to invite someone to follow Jesus. Maybe you preach the gospel straight up, street-corner style. Maybe you serve the sickest and the poorest, touching the folks no one else wants to touch. Maybe you teach English or a vocation, aiming to empower. Maybe you do a thousand things for economies or community health or justice. Whatever you do, there is one Love that draws us all together and pushes us out the door. Every day. His name is Jesus, and at the end of the day, He is worth.it.all. - So, why do you think this job is awesome? If a “Top 10 List” could have 15, what would you add? Adapted from trotters41.com. Photo credit.       More information

Farm on Kingfisher

Sarah's home (Second Chances) has a farm that the children and adults managed. It is located behind Kingfisher. This is part of the children's education when the join the home. The have to learn how to farm the land and be able to stand on their own two feet before leaving the home to pursue their dreams and hopes.

 The children visiting the Matoke part of the garden.

 

The home produces: Matoke, Cassava, and Beans.  

Bean Recipe

300 g dried mung beans
2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons 

vegetable oil

3 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (medium)
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
salt and black pepper

120 ml water

Directions:

   1 Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. The next day drain and rinse the beans. Cover with water in a pot and allow to simmer until tender(about 90minutes). Add more water if needed.

2 Drain the beans and mash with a fork.

3 Meanwhile fry the onions and garlic in the oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes. Add this fried mixture to the beans, fold to mix in and season with salt and black pepper. Place in a pan with the 120ml water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes then serve over rice or with Mandazi.

Beans

Value Chain Analysis of the Bean Sector in Uganda Report

09 Oct 2013

Report Summary

Beans are the most important legume for human consumption in the world. They are estimated to be the second most important source of dietary protein and the third most important source of calories. It is estimated that about 20 million MT of beans are produced annually with a market value of US $10 billion (FAOSTAT, 2012). The leading countries in the production of beans in 2010 by volume were India, Brazil, Myanmar, USA and China. In Africa, the leading producers of beans are Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya whose production volumes in 2010 were estimated at 950,000MT, 455,000MT and 390,598MT respectively.
In 2010, Uganda was ranked second highest producer of beans after Tanzania in the East Africa Community region. Beans provide 25% of the total dietary calorie intake and 45% of the protein intake. They are also a major source of complex carbohydrates, essential micronutrients, dietary fibre, vitamin B and antioxidants in the nutritionally challenged diets of both the rural and urban poor. For centuries, beans have been produced mainly for food security at household level but currently producers are producing beans as a major source income security.

Given the importance of beans, this report uses Value Chain and SWOT analysis approaches to understand what the situation of the bean sub-sector in Uganda  in terms of production, marketing and consumption and also map the different actors in the bean value chain.

Report Highlights

• Uganda is among the ten biggest producer of beans in Africa coming second to Tanzania in the East African community.
• Market development for bean and bean products remains a big opportunity for the sector especially since the processing stage of the value is under-developed and cannot meet the changing consumer demands though more processors are introducing proven technologies that have been used elsewhere.
• Bean trade in Uganda is still highly informal with about 93% of wholesalers having no contracts with their suppliers.
• Employment in the bean sub-sector is not gender sensitive as men dominate most of the activities especially in trading. At production level, women dominate weeding and harvesting while men were more involved in land preparation, fertilizer and pesticide application and marketing.
• The value chain is under-developed with weak institutional frame work starting with farmers (few farmer groups) and limited access to Technical &Business Development Services.

Growing Beans in Uganda

Cassava Recipe

How to Cook Cassava

 

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 pounds cassava – peeled and cubed
• 1 head of roasted garlic
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup warm half and half
• pinch of grated nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Roast the Garlic

1. Preheat oven to 450 Fahrenheit.
2. While the oven is heating, peel off as much of the garlic’s papery skin as you can and cut off about 1/2 inch from the top of the garlic exposing the cloves.
3. Set the garlic on a square of tinfoil and drizzle olive oil over the top. Then wrap the garlic tightly with the foil. Bake for one hour.
4. Remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool before handling.
5. Squeeze the garlic out of the papery husks to use.

Creamed Yuca (Cassava) Recipe Instructions

1. While the garlic is roasting, peel and cube the yuca (cassava) for cooking.
2. Place the yuca in a saucepan and cover with salted water.
3. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer until the yuca is thoroughly cooked - about 20 minutes. (The yuca should be fork tender and slightly translucent.)
4. Remove the yuca from the heat and drain off the water.
5. Place cooked yuca in a bowl along with the half and half, roasted garlic, and butter. Mash together with a potato masher or whip using an electric beater.
6. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
7. Serve warm.

Cassava

The cassava plant is another staple crop in Africa and that is why Sarah’s Home (Second Chances) chose to farm it. Cassava has many different names such as cassava plant, tapioca, and manioc; it is use all around the world. The plant has many uses such as food, medical, for defense and herbal remedies.

In folk medicine, the cassava plant is promoted for treating snakebites, boils, diarrhea, flu, hernia, inflammation, conjunctivitis, sores, and several other problems including cancer.

Cassava plants can produce the poisonous substance cyanide as a way to fend off animals trying to eat them.

Chewing the plant causes it to release an enzyme called linamarase, and linamarase, in turn, converts a compound in the plant called linamarin into cyanide. Researchers have suggested that this ability might be useful as a form of gene therapy. First, the gene for linamarase could be selectively put into cancer cells. If linamarin were then introduced into the body, cancer cells would break it down and release cyanide only in the area around the cancer cells, killing them. Since normal cells would not have the linamarase gene and would not be able to convert linamarin into cyanide, they would not be affected.

In herbal remedies, the roots of the cassava are made into a poultice and applied directly to the skin as a treatment for sores. The leaf, root, and flour obtained from the plant can also be used in a wash that is applied to the skin. In developing countries, tapioca starch made from the cassava plant is used to help restore body fluids.

Cassava leaves are sold in health food stores and on the Internet in capsule or powder form. Cassava root starch may be used in Vitamin C supplements.

The parts of cassava used for food are the tubers, which are usually eaten raw, boiled, or fried. A form of flour is also made from the cassava plant. In Western countries, tapioca is found in baby foods and prepared as a dessert.