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Footbridge in Mafuluto, Tanzania
Tanzania

Footbridge in Mafuluto, Tanzania

We have made even better progress than we dared hope and have an almost-complete bridge deck in place now.  It has been a tough week for everyone, with 35ºC daytime temperatures, not a lot cooler a...

CanadaEmmanuel International Canada Gala

Emmanuel International Canada Gala

EI Canada's annual Gala Auction Fundraiser took place on October 28, 2023, with 165 attendees enjoying a night filled with delicious food, lively bidding on highly sought-after items, and insights ...

MalawiThe dream of Pastor Yakobe in Malawi

The dream of Pastor Yakobe in Malawi

LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROJECT Leadership Training Program (LTP) is a ministry which was established in 1998 in order to provide a 2-year Theological Training to church leaders in Evangelical Baptist ...

BrazilGrowing in God, a story of Marco in Brazil

Growing in God, a story of Marco in Brazil

In Brazil, the 7th Presbyterian Church runs a program called the Nineira Project, aimed at empowering children and teenagers by teaching them various skills. Through this initiative, participants...

Walter

An Interview with Walter Okidi of Uganda

Walter Okidi is in his sixth year working with Emmanuel International Uganda, and he is currently the General Manager. Learn about each of EI Uganda’s main projects below in an interview with Brit...

TanzaniaA River Footbridge in Tanzania

A River Footbridge in Tanzania

The Ruaha River is a great blessing for the people of Iringa region of Tanzania, but it can be lethal if you need to cross it without a bridge in the rainy season! Mafuluto is a remote village 70km...

MalawiMacLeans Malawi Update

MacLeans Malawi Update

Emmanuel International Malawi has a variety of wholistic projects at work through local churches and communities in Malawi and Mozambique. Scott and Lorilee are Canadian missionaries who have been ...

UgandaUganda Mission Mobilization

Uganda Mission Mobilization

The goal of the Uganda Missions Mobilization ministry is to increase the number of indigenous missionaries being sent cross-culturally by Ugandan churches to people groups that currently have littl...

UgandaNurturing children into Christian maturity

Nurturing children into Christian maturity

The goal of the Child Discipleship ministry is to nurture children into Christian maturity by strengthening or assisting churches and schools to create self-sustaining children’s discipleship minis...

Uganda Update from 2022

Uganda Update from 2022

This report highlights the accomplishment of EI Uganda during the 2022 fiscal year. Mike and Marianne Botting area based in Uganda, Mike serving as Country Director overseeing the activities and st...

Tanzania10, 000 Reasons

10, 000 Reasons

A story from Tanzania by Laura Kelly, Depending on the context, that's either a big or a small number. In Tanzania, 10,000 shillings is the equivalent of $5.88 CND. You can buy 5kg of rice or a sma...

BrazilA visit to Brazil with the Jones'

A visit to Brazil with the Jones'

March 2020, Paul and Helen Jones (EI International Director) and Richard and Pam McGowan (EI Canda Director) were heading to Brazil to visit EI’s work there, when the world went into lockdown. Fast...

MalawiCyclone Freddy

Cyclone Freddy

On March 13, 2023, the government of Malawi called a State of Natural Disaster after Cyclone Freddy hit the southern region of Malawi. This is the 3rd cyclone in just thirteen months to pass throug...

Canada2023 Internship with EIC

2023 Internship with EIC

This coming April we are excited to have two interns join us from Tyndale University who will be working towards completing their studies in International Development. They are both in their fourth...

CanadaThank you! Looked at what you helped make possible

Thank you! Looked at what you helped make possible

With great joy, we want to let you know what a difference your love and generosity has made this past Christmas season.

MalawiMalawi Teen Club Story

Malawi Teen Club Story

Did you know that Emmanuel International Malawi is an affiliate country? This means they are a registered non-profit organization within their own country, allowing them to seek more significant in...

TanzaniaTanzania Deep Dive: Part 3 One Body in Christ

Tanzania Deep Dive: Part 3 One Body in Christ

Emmanuel International Tanzania (EITZ) has three offices around the country: Iringa, Mwanza, and Tanga. The country is quite large with the longest driving distance between the regions being 18 hou...

TanzaniaTanzania Deep Dive: Part 2 Differences Between the Three Districts

Tanzania Deep Dive: Part 2 Differences Between the Three Districts

Emmanuel International Tanzania (EITZ) is present in 3 regions of the country, Mwanza, Iringa, and their newest, Tanga. These regions have very different cultures and climates, which affect the way...

TanzaniaFund for Innovation and Transformation and EICanada work together

Fund for Innovation and Transformation and EICanada work together

Emmanuel International (EI) Canada has been awarded funding to run an innovation trial in Mwanza, Tanzania starting June 2022.  With financial support from FIT (Fund for Innovation and Transformati...

TanzaniaTesting an innovation in Tanzania

Testing an innovation in Tanzania

Emmanuel International Canada has been awarded funding to run an innovation trial in Mwanza, Tanzania starting June 2022.  With financial support from FIT (Funding for Innovation Transformation) th...

TanzaniaTanzania Deep Dive Part 1: Expansion into Tanga

Tanzania Deep Dive Part 1: Expansion into Tanga

Did you know that Emmanuel International Tanzania (EITZ) is now working in three districts? Thanks to the work of the in-country staff and donor support, EITZ has begun laying the groundwork in Ta...

UgandaSpotlight on project – CHE in Uganda

Spotlight on project – CHE in Uganda

Community Health Empowerment (CHE) is a widely practiced model for Christian community development. Around the world, it is more commonly known as Community Health Evangelism. However, in Uganda, c...

UgandaSpotlight on project – Jesus Film Uganda

Spotlight on project – Jesus Film Uganda

In 2014, Faith Mission church carried out three different evangelistic missions in its surrounding communities over a period of a month. From these, it was recorded that over 700 people gave their ...

MalawiSpotlight on project – Primary Health Care

Spotlight on project – Primary Health Care

Project Spotlight: Mindanao Peace Volunteers – Primary Health Care and First Aid Training in the PhilippinesIn the Philippines, many villages do not know basic health care practices to provide firs...