The Mission of the Coptic Orthodox Church
The Coptic Mission • Began in 1976 • Lead by H.G Bishop Paul since 1996 • In Kenya alone we have over 50 parishes, 18 priests • The Mission is committed to integrated ministry: • Spiritual development • Humanitarian relief • Medical outreach
The Coptic Mission • Present in 5 countries in Africa – Kenya – Zambia – Tanzania – DRC – Nigeria
The Coptic Mission Services • Spiritual Services Medical Services – Church planting – Coptic Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya – Theological and leadership – Coptic Medical Center, Industrial trainings Area, Kenya – Slum outreach – Coptic Hospital, Maseno, Kenya – Remote village outreach – Coptic Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia – Family ministry – Coptic Medical Center, Kanyama, Zambia – Youth ministry – Coptic Medical Center, Musoma, – Secondary class Kenya – Sunday school • Humanitarian Services – Orphan support program – Street children ministry – School fees program – Establishing Community Schools in the Hard to reach areas – Vulnerable Woman specifically in Sex Workers
Clinic Breakdown Numbers • Coptic Hope Center HIV/AIDS PEPFAR Funded COPTIC HOPE CENTER Total: 23,494 On HAART:17,006 Ngong Rd Nairobi, Industrial Area Nairobi, Maseno, Kenya Kenya Kenya February 2004 April 2006 June 2006 Total: 4,304 Total: 15,752 Total: 3,437 On HAART: 2,982 On HAART: 11,565 On HAART: 2,459
WHY THE COPTIC MISSION WAS INTERESTED TO BE INVOLVED WITH VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND WOMAN? In 2008 Coptic recognized the severity of the growing number of Street Children and Sex Workers just around our area in Nairobi
Program Statistics • Enrollment in Coptic Church Street Children and Vulnerable Women Programs in Nairobi as of September 2008: – Total Numbers at Raha Kids Home: 71 • 56 of them between the ages of 5-15 • 8 of them between 16-19 • 7 of them have completed secondary School • They receive clothes, food and shelter with us at the home • All of them receive the medical care they need including HIV testing at the Coptic Hospital and Hope Center – Total number of Vulnerable Women(Sex Workers) since 2012: 65 Woman • 44 have have been employed • 13 were younger woman that we integrated back with their famalies • 4 have returned back to streets • All receive Counseling to encourage HIV/AIDS testing (80% have been tested) • An additional 50 that we are serving them while they are still on the street
Practical Recommendations • Establish an Action Oriented Approach: Show your commitment to actively serve the needs our people face without delay as part of your mission, not based on your ability to execute large activities: – Coptic has always been active in addressing community issues. We commit our efforts and resources to make a change, even if it starts small His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness! ” Matthew 25:23
Thank You We are thankful to the Lord who brought us this far… We are praying and we know that by His hand we will continue to Hope for a brighter tomorrow!
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