Partnering with the local church
This exciting new ROOTS book highlights the role of the local church in integral mission. It examines the various relationships between Christian organisations and local churches. It provides models for working, including church mobilisation. It covers issues such as leadership, partnership, changing focus and direction, and monitoring and evaluating this kind of work. It contains many case studies, discussion questions and tools. This is a practical and useful book for Christian organisations that work with local churches, including NGOs and church denominations.
To order, please contact: PO Box 200, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4WQ, UK. Email: roots@tearfund.org Website: www.tearfund.org/tilz
On-line resources LEISA (Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture)
LEISA focuses on finding technical and social options open to small scale farmers who seek to improve productivity and income in an ecologically sound way, using local resources and natural processes.
The on-line journal for LEISA is available on this website: www.leisa.info
It contains useful ideas and articles on key development topics such as agriculture, communications, urban health, appropriate technologies.
The Drum Beat
A weekly electronic publication from the Communication Initiative which explores initiatives, ideas and trends in communication for development. It covers issues such as children, health, human rights, HIV, sustainable development, governance. Issue 371 focuses on communication for development. Email: drumbeat@comminit.com
The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
http://www.iicd.org/
IICD specialises in information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a tool for development. IICD assists local partner organisations to make effective use of ICTs within their own context, and links local organisations with the international community to share learning on ICTs.
PILLARS Guides
Mobilising the church The role of the local church, leadership, Bible study groups, planning, working within the community and maintaining the vision of the church.
Building the capacity of local groups Encouraging groups to improve their communication, effectiveness and activities.
Mobilising the community An exciting process of encouraging and supporting communities to analyse their own situations and to take steps to work together to make changes for the better.
Credit and loans for small businesses Encouraging good practice in recordkeeping, planning and maintaining savings and credit groups.
Healthy eating Ideas to help improve household nutrition at low cost – food groups, kitchen gardens, recipes, methods of food preservation, and hygiene.
Responding more effectively to HIV and AIDS Challenges unhelpful attitudes and practices. Provides information regarding infection, HIV tests, medicinal drugs and supporting people affected by HIV.
Preparing for disaster Encourages communities to consider possible risk situations and help them prepare to respond effectively. Includes information on first aid, emergency stores and community shelters.
Agroforestry Agroforestry improves soil conservation, nutrition, soil fertility, fuel wood production and family income. Includes details of nursery techniques.
Improving food security Practical information on pest control, grain banks and new techniques for food preservation and storage.
Encouraging good hygiene and sanitation Practical and low-cost ideas for promoting hand washing, keeping food safe, providing safe drinking water and building latrines.
Seeking justice for all Helping people learn about their human rights based around the UN Universal Declaration of Human rights. Understanding God’s passion for justice, challenging unjust laws, promoting and protecting the rights of others.
Facilitation skills workbook Equips people with the skills and confidence to facilitate small group discussions.
PILLARS CD Rom v3 Contains most PILLARS guides, the PILLARS workbook and Facilitation skills workbook.
PILLARS Guides are available from Tearfund in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. For organisations able to pay they cost £3.50 plus postage. Bulk discounts are available.
To order, please contact: PO Box 200, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4WQ, UK. Email: pillars@tearfund.org Website: www.tearfund.org/tilz