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EDUCATION ROUND
TABLE
A Round Table was held 22-23
January 2008 under the title of "The Contribution
of the Church to the Educational System of
Burundi". It was on opportunity for the Anglican
Church, representatives from other denominations, and
the Government to engage in some frank dialogue about
educational provision in Burundi. Participants from
Congo, Rwanda, and the UK joined those from Burundi to
share experiences and good practice. A number of
recommendations emerged regarding strategies for the
strengthening of understanding and training, the
creation of common policies, and the promotion of moral
and civil values in Church schools.
Education
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PROJECT WITH
CHRISTIAN AID
A major project is to
be undertaken over the next three years in partnership
with Christian Aid on the management of the environment
and community based resources in Burundi. Its focus is
to assist poor communities in all six dioceses to
identify, prepare for, reduce, and overcome the impact
of emergencies and disasters. It aims to undertake the
reforestation of land, to improve the productivity of
3000 family plots, to enable better management of water
and soil, and to build the capacity of the Anglican
Church and local communities.
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60
YEARS OF THE WCC
The
Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi attended the meetings of the
Central Committee of the World Council of Churches, its
main governing body, in Geneva from 13-20th February.
The 60th anniversary of the 1948 founding of the WCC was
celebrated and the challenges of the 21st century were
discussed.
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ORDINATIONS
Matana
and Gitega dioceses have celebrated the ordination of
pastors. In Matana diocese 21 pastors were ordained on
the 20th January. In his sermon Bishop John Nduwayo of
Gitega diocese reminded them that much is expected by
the Church and they should strive to remain faithful to
the important commitment they have made to God's mission
in the world. In Gitega diocese 13 pastors were ordained
on the 3rd February. Bishop Eraste Bigirimana of Muyinga
diocese encouraged them not to fear because God has
promised to be with them as they are faithful to His
call to serve.
Ordinations
at Gitega
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