Affiliates
As the Bega Kwa Bega partnership has matured, a network of organizations has developed alongside us. Administratively and fiscally independent, these affiliated organizations are operationally and relationally interdependent, sharing our mission and values. They work in collaboration with both the Saint Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese to support life, education, health, and economic conditions development within the Iringa Region of Tanzania. To learn more about them, see their contact information below or download a PDF.
Days of Grace | healthcare, wellness
Through day-long seminars and workshops, Days of Grace teaches pastors, evangelists, leaders and their spouses about proper preventative health care, wellness and stress management. Contact Eric Elton or Pastor Karsten Nelson.
Dignity for Daughters | reproductive health
Dignity for Daughters empowers women through reproductive health education and with locally sourced/created reusable menstrual products. Visit dignityfordaughters.org or contact Juli Skillman.
Friends of Huruma | children, social services
Friends of Huruma cares for the children of the Huruma Centre, a children’s home operated by the Iringa Diocese, through mutual relationship, prayer, financial support and programs that enrich the lives of the children. It keeps supporters of the centre informed about this important ministry. In partnership with the leadership of the diocese and the Huruma Centre, Friends of Huruma has five goals: sustainable operational support, secondary school, university and vocational training scholarships, essential health care, collaboration with international mission partners, and capital development. Contact Pastor Chris Smith.
Friends of the University of Iringa | university education
Iringa Hope | micro-finance, economic development, agriculture
Dedicated to raising the standard of living in rural Tanzania, Iringa Hope works through the Micro-Finance Institute at the University of Iringa to loan small amounts of money to farmers and shopkeepers by way of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) and Agriculture Marketing Cooperatives (AMCOS). Visit iringahope1.org or contact Norm Siekman.
Millions of Trees | reforestation, economic development
“Planting trees is really about planting hope.” By planting millions of trees across the Iringa Region, barren hills are being reforested with a renewable resource that, when harvested, will support the economic well-being of our companions for years to come. Contact Pastor Kent Claussen Gubrud.
Radio Furaha | evangelism, education
Broadcasting and streaming around the clock, Radio Furaha is a self-supporting FM radio station run by the Iringa Diocese. With financial contributions and technical assistance from the U.S., they hope to expand their programming of music, evangelism and education. Contact Noel Petit.
Shoulder to Shoulder | healthcare, education
From the development of Ilula Lutheran Hospital to the construction of village dispensaries and the creation of a new nursing school, Shoulder to Shoulder works with the medical team of the Iringa Diocese to upgrade Lutheran medical facilities across the region. Visit ilulahealth.org or contact Dr. Ken Olson.
St. Paul Partners | water, health & hygiene
St. Paul Partners has worked with companions in Tanzania to dig more than 100 fresh water wells across the Iringa region, improving the health and livelihoods of thousands. With an eye to sustainability, recipients of wells are trained in the fundamentals of water, sanitation and hygiene. Visit stpaulpartners.org or contact info@stpaulpartners.org.
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