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Public benefits
Mission Africa (The Qua Iboe Fellowship) is a Christian missionary agency. We are interdenominational in nature, so our benefit is not restricted to any church denomination or congregation either in Northern Ireland or in Africa. We benefit the widest possible portion of the Christian public in Northern Ireland. In Africa, our benefits are
available to all sections of society, without exception. The advancement of religion In Northern Ireland, the benefit to the Christian public is that we facilitate those who wish to engage in traditional Christian outreach activities. In Africa, the benefit to the public of the advancement of religion may be seen in the moral and spiritual improvement of society, through the seeking of new converts to the Christian religion, teaching the particulars of Christian doctrine, providing opportunities for Christian public worship and promoting Christian ethics, such as reconciliation and peace. This work is measurable through attendance at churches, Christian conferences and other religious activities. The advancement of health or the saving of lives MA medical work in Africa includes provision of medical personnel and medical equipment (such as X-ray units, ultrasound scanners, endoscopes) and the provision of free medicines. Benefits to the public include higher quality health care to local people, lives saved and reduction in disease incidence. This work is measurable through the monitoring of patients seen in hospitals and out-patient clinics. The prevention or relief of poverty MA poverty relief / prevention addresses everyday needs and difficulties of local populations. Orphans and other deprived children are provided with food, clothing and shelter (including running costs) and medical costs. Such children are taught skills (such as dressmaking, carpentry, welding) enabling them to make a living. They are taught other basic life skills such as personal hygiene. Benefits include immediate improvement in living conditions as well as much improved long term life prospects. MA also finances well drilling providing clean water for local communities. Benefits include reduced disease, improved hygiene and reduced labour in gathering water. The advancement of education MA provides theological and other education in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. This involves provision of classrooms, equipment such as computers, photocopiers and books, training grants and support with conference fees. MA Missionaries provide teaching and other management support. The beneficiaries include young pupils and Theology students who could not otherwise afford such education. The benefits include increased numbers of church Ministers being ordained and a general increase in numbers enjoying education. Another benefit is the raising of educational standards. Benefits are demonstrated and measured by monitoring the throughput of students and their performance in college / university or national examinations. Potential Harm / Risk Our activities meet the public benefit requirement not to be harmful. 1) We do not send volunteers to countries where Christianity is banned or where their presence is liable to cause unrest or unfavourable government reaction. 2) We do not send volunteers to places that will expose them to exceptional risk nor do we encourage them to engage in activities that are liable to cause harm to them or others. 3) Before being allowed to proceed overseas, volunteers are required to undergo security training. 4) All of the activities above are done with an underlying desire to promote the Christian religion. All of these activities are carried on with appropriate cultural sensitivity and there is no coercion involved whatsoever. 5) Where our work involves children, appropriate child protection measures are in place. [The remainder of this statement can be obtained by contacting the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland]
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Mission Africa (The Qua Iboe Fellowship) exists to advance the evangelical Christian faith in Africa. Our work may be summarised under four headings: 1) Evangelism: engaging in the spread of the gospel where the church is either weak or non-existent. 2) Education and Literacy: strengthening the church in Africa by providing education,
especially theological training for pastors and ministers; the provision of all kinds of Christian literature. 3) Medical work: supporting Christian Hospitals through the provision of trained personnel and equipment. We also support hospital pastoral work, such as chaplaincy. The mission has a long history of helping people living with conditions such as Leprosy or HIV / AIDS. 4) Compassionate work. We attempt to demonstrate the love of Christ in practical terms. This can include: helping the poor and vulnerable (such as widows and orphans); providing wells and clean water; promoting peace and reconciliation in fractured societies. These activities are generally undertaken in partnership with other like-minded evangelical churches and missions.
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- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Hiv/aids
- Older people
- Overseas/developing countries
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Economic development
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Medical/health/sickness
- Overseas aid/famine relief
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
