Bulembu – Important Announcement
It is with a heavy heart that I share some news with you regarding Bulembu International and their involvement with Bulembu Ministries Swaziland. An announcement yesterday reveals that Bulembu International will no longer provide strategic funding to Bulembu Ministries Swaziland. The announcement reads in part:
“Bulembu’s vision from day one has been to restore Bulembu to a vibrant, self-sustaining community by 2020 caring for 2,000 orphaned and vulnerable children. Over the last several months it has become apparent to BI that a significant vision gap has developed between the two organizations. This vision gap is directly related to our mandate and drive for self-sustainability, but has also magnified the differences in our values and leadership styles which include discrepancies in the need for empowerment of leaders, use of authority, and need for transparency, dignity and respect. In many ways these critical leadership issues are a collision of worldviews which BI believes will not lead Bulembu to emerge a self-sustaining community.
Because of these irreconcilable differences, the BI Board cannot, with integrity and in good conscience, continue to provide strategy and long-term funding to Bulembu. BMS will continue to operate the town and will work to secure new funding partners.”
Please click here to read the announcement in its entirety.
So, what does this mean? Aside of the obvious, I have no idea. I know many hearts are hurting, including people for whom I have come to care deeply both with Bulembu International and Bulembu Ministries Swaziland. Please pray for them. I don’t know what this means where Voices for Bulembu and the Canadian Tenors are concerned. And I don’t know what this means for how Bulembu Ministries Swaziland will move forward. But as soon as I learn more, I will pass on the information.
Whatever happens, let’s never forget the children of Bulembu who have a special place in the hearts of so many. I do not believe they will be left behind or harmed in any way because of this change. But we must continue to remember that this is about them – nothing more, nothing less.
Click here to read the announcement in its entirety. And know that more information will be revealed as it becomes available.
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Bulembu has been such a wonderful and fulfilling project, it’s difficult to find the appropriate words to express what we all must feel. Some are definitely more affected by this – those of you directly involved – it’s heart breaking and mind bending all at once. Whatever the reasons are for this change, I think we all can be grateful that the vision and generosity of individuals and organizations came together to make such a difference. Obviously we hope something or someone will be able to step in. It’s wonderful to read that there will be continued funding and care for the children — I for one will continue my small monthly gift to help feed and sustain the children. I hope others will do the same – hungry kids don’t know about irreconcilable differences — and they are the greatest concern.
Whatever happens, we can remember that God has a plan, and He is in control. From a favorite song, “God is too wise to be mistaken, God is too good to be unkind.” My prayers are with all of you so close to this project, especially the few I know — Theresia, Monique, and The Canadian Tenors; also with everyone in Bulembu.
Oh, I feel so sad, when I got the announcement of Volker Wagner. I don’t know what to do with my feelings. The only thing is keep thinking of everybody who is involved in the project of Bulembu.
Let’s pray together!!!
Monique
Stephanie you put it all so well and better than I could ever put into words. Thank you!!My heart also goes out to Theresia & Monique and mostly to the Tenors. They have put so much of themselves into Bulembu and I pray with all my heart that this will come out for the better for everyone in the end. Monique I do agree with you Lets Pray Together!!!!!
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