Dustie’s Ghana Mission Trip And Container Project Blog

Pictures of Bamboi, Ghana trip

DSCN1394DSCN1461DSCN1465DSCN1490Vanessa, Monica, and Angela with some village people that we ministered to.Vanessa and Monica dancing during the Welcoming Celebration in BamboiSchool children singing & dancing at welcoming celebration to BamboiChildren that came to greet our bus at a remote village in GhanaShipping Container used as a building (store)Real Missions Ghana Team 2008Nana (Chief) Kwaku Dapaah II and Myself (Dustie) in GhanaCatholic Girls School in Ghana - Drama and School SuppliesUs Presenting Soccer Balls & School Supplies to Orphanage in Ghana

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  • John bengu // April 23, 2008 at 8:07 am | Reply

    African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privilege (AVFAL)
    P.O BOX 1218 ,
    LIMBE,
    SOUTH WEST PROVINCE ,
    CAMEROON .
    AFRICA .
    Phone :( 00237) 7720-09-55
    :( 00237) 7718-97-24

    Dear Dustie,
    Good day and please do accept greetings from Cameroon . I am the President of the African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privilege (AVFAL), which is a charitable association to train less privilege African Children and also provide equal opportunities for Disabled youths. The African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privilege (AVFAL) play a vital role in the economic and social well-being of our communities, state and nation. They provide a means for people to contribute time, resources and expertise for a greater good.

    The African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privilege (AVFAL) is in a position to work in partnership with foundations, to meet brand as well as corporate social responsibility and objectives. Young people and sport is a powerful combination, and we all need to work together to develop and nurture healthy active lifestyles amongst all young people. We recognize that sport can create a spirit of adventure and creativity that’s why we aims to inspire 8 to 22 year old youth while helping schools meet their behaviour improvement targets through a structured programme of activities.

    The centre is situated at the sea site town of Limbe in the south west province. For the past years, we have been involved in the training and formation of young Cameroon footballers.

    What is AVFAL Football for Development Programme?

    Football for Development evolved out of the growing evidence that strengthening the right of children to play, enhances their healthy physical and psychosocial development and builds stronger communities. Football is now recognized by many as an effective tool in the pursuit of development and peace including international experts in the fields of development, education, health, sport, economic and conflict resolution.

    Our Well designed Football and play programs put children on a positive path to healthy development. Specifically, Football and play programs help foster three key protective factors in the well-being our children

    I. Resilience by building confidence through skill acquisition;
    II. A meaningful connection to adults through the coaching relationship and;
    III. A sense of safety and security through regular activity.

    Football and play also serve as tools to teach important values and life skills including self confidence, teamwork, communication, inclusion, discipline, respect and fair play.

    Football also has psychological benefits such as reducing depression and improving concentration. Football and play improve health and well being, extend life expectancy and reduce the likelihood of several non-communicable diseases including heart disease. Football has a positive impact on child education. Physical education typically improves a child’s ability to learn, increases concentration, attendance and overall achievement.
    Football has the potential to contribute to the economic development our communities and nations. Football events can have significant economic impact. The popularity and convening power of sport provides us with a powerful tool for reaching people and communicating important messages including messages of health and peace. Football brings people together and has the potential to cross boundaries and open new dialogs. Many of the core values of football parallel those necessary for peace, such as respect, justice and honesty.

    Children learn better when they are having fun and being active. Our Football programs are crafted to uphold the values of development, equity, inclusion and sustainability.

    “.sport can play a role in improving the lives of individuals, and not just individuals, but whole communities. I am convinced that the time is right to build on that understanding, to encourage governments, development agencies and communities to think how sport can be included more systematically in the plans to help children, particularly those living in the midst of poverty, disease and conflict.”

    UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
    Right to Play (Olympic Aid) Roundtable Forum,
    February 2002, Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games

    I’m excited about the opportunity and experience that lie ahead. I hope you see the value in what we will accomplish. As you can imagine, a trip like this requires material and moral support from a number of people and organisations. We need to raise some money in order for us to develop our projects.

    If you can support us morally and Materially I would be very grateful. And, most importantly, I also need your prayer support. Prayer is the fuel that will allow us to be successful as we follow God’s leading in our countries. Without prayer, nothing will happen.

    If you would like to be part of this Organisation and its project through your Material support i.e. donation or new and used Soccer equipment and balls then do reply us. While money is important, it comes in a distant second to our need for your prayer support. Since prayer support is so important to the success of this project, I would like to know if I can count on you in that area.

    Once you and your humble foundation has made any decision as concerns the above mention issue, please do get in touch with the management of the African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privilege (AVFAL) so that we can talk about the best means to proceed. Thanks for your understanding and interest while I look forward in communicating further.

    My Regards,

    John Kemoe Bengu,
    President AVFAL,
    P.O BOX 1218,
    Limbe,
    South West Province,
    Cameroon.
    http://www.avfal.1colony.com

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