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Colegio Americano, Apartado
For the ongoing work of Colegio Americano de Apartado, especially in the areas of scholarship and building needs. This school is located in Uraba, an area very affected by the violence in Colombia; many of its students are children of displaced families.
E862562. Read moreColombia Accompaniment Program, Presbyterian Church of Colombia
Responding to the request of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, IPC, to accompany it as the situation of repression escalates, teams of short-term mission volunteers are being sent to support churches engaged in the social ministry of the IPC with the displaced and in defense of human rights. Funds are needed for travel and insurance.
E051763. Read moreColombia Reformed University (CUR), Building Program
The CUR has a beautiful campus in the heart of Barranquilla, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, used for the residential program and for many special seminars and study groups each year. The grounds require constant maintenance, and the buildings need frequent improvements, remodeling and new furnishings.
E862530. Read moreColombia Reformed University Library
The librarian is implementing creative ideas for making the library a service to the community. Working to bring the collection up-to-date and computerizing card files for looking up books. The library joined a network of theological libraries across Latin America working together through the Internet.
E862507. Read moreColombia Reformed University School Of Music
This program, founded and still directed by retired missionary Pauline Schutmaat, was set up originally for younger children and continues to serve this need, but it also has adult divisions and is part of the university project. Your gifts help buy instruments and sheet music and subsidize tuition so that children from poor families can attend.
E865527. Read moreColombia Reformed University School Of Theology
This is the basic fund for theological education in Colombia: pay faculty and staff, electricity and telephone bills, costs of publishing textbooks, student activities and special programs.
E862521. Read moreColombia Reformed University School Of Theology, Scholarships
Even though official recognition of graduates as professionals in theology improves their options, the fact is that nobody chooses a career in the ministry for money. Most students come from poor communities and need scholarship assistance to complete their studies.
E862554. Read moreColombia Reformed University: Leadership Training in Uraba
The Presbytery of Uraba is centered in Apartado. This unique area is one of the centers of the violence that continues to tear Colombia apart. The church is growing rapidly, and men and women of many denominations are feeling God's call to ministry. The Presbytery is sending persons to study in the Reformed University, and at the same time, is developing a program of extension education for the pastors of Uraba.
E047861. Read moreDisaster Relief--Colombia
This designated account supplements the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering to enable a significant response for relief and disasters in Colombia. Your faithful giving is deeply appreciated.
DR000129. Read moreDisplaced Communities (Diaconia)
Massive displacement due to violence in Colombia has left nearly four million people fleeing their homes. The Presbyterian Church of Colombia is working with the displaced and in various projects related to development, which will provide income generation and support to the people. Projects range in size from $3,000-$10,000.
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