Partnership News
News from the Catholic Primary Partnership, including our charitable work in Africa and links with international partnerships.
Rwanda: 2017 Lenten Appeal
As we start to move towards Lent, I thought I would write to update you on issues around our Lenten Appeal, for our on-going work in Rwanda. I would like to start by saying a big “thank you” to all those schools that have supported this work in any way over the past...
Rwanda: 2016 Update
Once again the Birmingham Catholic Primary Partnership has been active in Rwanda on behalf of the children and school communities that have contributed so generously to our on-going appeal. Through the work of Sister Susan and the Sisters of St Mary of Namur we have...
Rwanda: 2015 Update
As we approach Lent, I thought I would write to thank all those schools, parishes and individuals who have donated money to the Rwanda Project during the past year. All donations, no matter how small, are valued and every penny is spent on meeting the projects...
Tanzania: April 2013 Update
Work commences on the school buildings in Tanzania.
Rwanda: February 2013 Update
Lent Update As we continue our Lenten journey, I would like to thank all those schools, parishes and individuals who have pledged to support the work outlined below, through donating money raised during Lent. All donations, no matter how small, are valued and every...
Rwanda: 2012 Update
July 2012 As we reach the end of yet another school year. I would like to thank all those schools, parishes and individuals who have donated money to the Rwanda Project during this year. All donations, no matter how small, are valued and every penny is spent on...
Rwanda and Tanzania: 2012 Plans
Rwanda Continue sponsorship of twelve secondary aged pupils. These now cost £250.00 per sponsored child for the academic year and cover: School fees Food A bed Exercise books Uniform Examination fees Boarding fees (£3000.00) In addition, £300.00 is needed to sponsor...
Rwanda: July 2011 Update
I would like to thank all those schools who have donated money to the Rwanda Project during this year. All donations, no matter how small, are valued and every penny is spent on meeting the projects identified by Sister Susan and myself. Much of the fund raising for...
Rwanda: February 2011 Update
In October 2010, the Birmingham Catholic Primary Partnership (BCPP), transferred £23,000 to the Sisters in Rwanda. The exchange rate between the Rwandese Franc and the Pound had plummeted during the first six months of 2010. Lately, it has shown signs of a revival....
Rwanda and Tanzania: 2010 Plans
Projects to be carried out in 2012/13 Tanzania Build three classrooms for five to seven year old children. The BCPP built a nursery unit on the school site some time ago. Further development was hampered by issues regarding land ownership. These have now been...