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The Joseph Project

The Joseph Project. In Togo, West Africa A ministry of International Missionary Outreach Fellowship Inc. www.imofinc.org. On our visit in 2008 to the remote village of

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The Joseph Project

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  1. The Joseph Project In Togo, West Africa A ministry of International Missionary Outreach Fellowship Inc. www.imofinc.org

  2. On our visit in 2008 to the remote village of Sika-Kondji in Togo, we learned of the plight of many orphans there and started the Joseph Project as a way to help the villagers better care for these children. Pastor Sika and his team started by helping with rice, school supplies and regular visits to oversee the care of the children and share the Gospel.

  3. The village chief donated two tracts of land - one to grow crops (8 acres), and another to build an orphanage (2 acres). The vision of the Joseph Project is more than just an orphanage - it is to be a self-supporting home where Christian principles and love are taught and demonstrated. In early 2009 even the orphans helped clear the land and plant seeds.

  4. The field produced good corn harvests in 2009, and 2010, which helped feed the orphans – and also other needy locals who had suffered from catastrophic flooding in the area. The planting and harvesting has continued each year since then and is a major blessing. In early 2011 funds came in to begin construction on the orphanage compound. Many villagers obtained work helping with the building – even women brought water from the river to help make mud bricks.

  5. Work was slow as there was still no road leading to the village to bring materials, but before the end of the year, two dormitories, bathrooms and toilets, and an open-air meeting room were all completed. A shallow but clean well was dug, and a security fence of woven panels was laboriously constructed for protection around the 2-acre site.

  6. Even before it opened, the orphanage hosted several special events, including a teaching on the cultivation of “moringa” plants which provide many nutrients and are a great tool in the fight against malnutrition. The orphans were also invited to a special Christmas celebration there where they sang songs about Jesus and received small gifts and a special meal.

  7. In mid 2012, much work was done to determine which of the many local orphans could be accepted into the JP orphanage. Finally 20 aged from 9-17 were chosen from 10 local villages. This age group will be able to help with the vegetable garden and small farm animals that will enable more self-sufficiency. In addition, a small staff of locals was appointed to oversee and live with the children. The orphanage finally opened in July 2012 – four years after the initial vision was birthed!

  8. Many local government officials and chiefs from surrounding pagan villages have visited the Joseph Project, which has become an important Christian witness to the area. In 2013 a small church was opened in the compound, serving the staff and children and also ministering to other locals who have accepted Christ.

  9. The Joseph Project We continue to send some monthly support to pay the staff and help with food and school supplies etc. and several of our supporters send care packages. If you would like to help with this exciting project, read more on our website www.imofinc.org or speak with Shirley Davis 903-889-2233

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