14th Annual Work Camp in Nigeria

January 16 to February 15, 1999

The Purpose

To provide an opportunity to live and work together in Nigeria with Christians from the Church of the Brethren, Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN), and the Basel Mission in Europe.

Continued construction of a secondary school next to EYN Headquarters located near Mubi. With the current economic and governmental conditions in Nigeria, there is a need to provide continuous quality education for the members of EYN. Participants must be willing to do physical labor including masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering and cooking. Construction experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to interact with the other work campers and participate in activities is expected.

Activities

• Meet with EYN leadership and worship in local churches
• Visit village markets and other cultural events
• Discuss topics of mutual interest with Nigerians
• Spend a night or two in a Nigerian home
• See mission programs in action and meet their staff

Living Conditions

On the project, dormitory style with the Nigerians (no private accommodations). Other times in guest houses and /or homes. Meals will consist of a variety of Nigerian food and sometimes simple American food. Participants should come prepared for a culinary experience.

Approximate Cost

$1995 - This includes round trip travel from the closest airport and all living expenses while in Nigeria. Note: Travel expenses incurred to enable donated services are often tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor regarding this deduction.

Leadership

Jeff Mummau is the work camp coordinator. Jeff has participated in six work camps to Nigeria, as well as leading several tour bus trips to National Youth Conference. The Basel Mission and EYN will each appoint a representative to work with Jeff on the total leadership of the work camp while in Nigeria.

Photo Gallery

• The National Staff of EYN
• Bending nails for reuse
• COB participants in the 1997 work camp
• Crushing rocks for use in making cement
• Beginning construction of the dormitory
• Dormitory at the end of the work camp
• All of the work campers that participated in the 1997 work camp
• Women selling kuli kuli in a market
• Work campers playing 'Up Jenkins' in the evening
• Work campers greet the Chief of Garkida
• John and Janet Tubbs COB staff in Garkida
• EYN school children in the classroom built during the 1997 work camp
• Children help the work campers by carrying water for mixing cement

For additional information contact

Additional Resources

• Afrika.No: Nigeria
• Business Galleria
• CDC Health Information
• Languages of Nigeria
• Nigeria Web

Completed applications are due by September 1, 1998

Jointly sponsored by EYN (Nigeria), Basel Mission (Switzerland), and the Office of Global Mission Partnerships of the Church of the Brethren General Board (USA).