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Welcome to EACTMF: Canada Website
East Africa Christians Transformation Mission Fellowship, " The
Fellowship" is a registered non-profit Christian Ministry organization
whose main aims are to empower communities through Bible ministry.
Part of the mission of 'The Fellowship' is to bring behavioral change
through spiritual nourishment in order to counteract against poverty,
livelihood insecurity and sexual misbehavior which had created a high
risk environment
that is fertile for HIV transmission.
The Fellowship provides outreach in Great Toronto Area who are in need of spiritual nourishment.
The most of the new immigrants are Christians and practice their faith on a regular basis and wants
continuity of the same once they immigrate to Canada.
Rev. George Okoth Otura
President and Senior Pastor
Newcomers face many social, cultural, health and spiritual challenges
when they settle in Canada. Upon initial arrival, newcomers can find a
lack of the same culturally appropriate faith networks as in their home
country, often leaving them isolated from familiar social settings and
support.
This is compounded by the continuing closure of churches and faith
organizations in Canada. Therefore,
'The Fellowship' thinks it is important that new immigrants have access
to the spiritual resources they would want to continue to rely on,
going beyond faith related support to include other areas of need and
address additional vulnerabilities resulting from relocation.
In addition to primarily providing spiritual guidance, 'The
Fellowship', refers individuals to other specialized support and
community organizations as necessary. This could include social
services, governmental programs, health agencies, and other welfare
related organizations.
'The Fellowship' does not restrict its activities to recent newcomers
and will ensure that any community members with a need and desire for
support will be accommodated, especially those most vulnerable such as
young people, women, and the elderly."
In order to identify the beneficiaries of our work, we will link up
with existing Churches community and faith organizations, identify and
partner with community and ethnic group leaders, attend social and
sporting groups and events of all sizes.
In addition, capitalize on word-of-mouth throughout the communities,
develop relationships with other churches and engage in public outreach
at apartment buildings and commercial establishments such as
restaurants and cafes. |
