Background & History
The Project and Australian connection
As a village spokesperson, Daniel met Jenny Chapman in December 2017 when she visited his village.
When Daniel and Jenny met, 31 December 2017
Jenny’s teachig project at a Maasai Kindergarten Jan 2018
Jenny and Daniel
As a village spokesperson, Daniel met Jenny Chapman on 31.12.17 when she visited his village before working on a teaching project with Projects Abroad in a Massai Kindergarten during January 2018.
Jenny and Daniel spoke about faith and the Massai mountain worship during the visit.
Daniel made contact with Jenny again in August 2022 and signed his message ‘Pastor’ A series of ‘WhatsApp’ conversations ensued and Jenny was thrilled to learn that Daniel was now a Christian and dedicating his life to helping the elderly Massai community members.
Burnside Family Church Adelaide
The relationship developed and blossomed with the sharing of many scriptures, prayers and messages and now extends to Elders and prayer supporters at Burnside Family Church Adelaide, where Jenny and her retired pastor husband, Steve attend.
Over the past 18 months, a deeper awareness of the challenges facing the Maasai people and Daniel’s extensive efforts to address their numerous needs has grown. Jenny testifies that the Lord prompted and energized her with the task of working towards achieving the number one aim and prayer need, for a four-wheel drive for the Ngorongoro Naretu Elders to use in their work with the elderly Masaai.
International food lunch fundraiser at Burnside Family Church Adelaide
The 4WD vehicle which was purchased in August 2023
The right people for help and encouragement
Pastor Daniel has shared that when God touched his heart for this service, he asked God to bring alongside of him the right people for help and encouragement.
Rather miraculously, the Burnside Family Church raised $20,000 AUD for the cost of a 4WD vehicle which was purchased in August 2023 and put straight into use for transporting people to medical care and much more efficiently their water and firewood.
The provision of the 4WD vehicle has now put the other needs and priorities for the work on the agenda.
As part of preparations to raise funds for a much-needed Medical Centre, Burnside Family Church extended their support to Pastor Daniel and his volunteers during Christmas. They provided a monetary gift, along with 36.5kg of rice and a goat, ensuring a festive meal for the elderly and volunteers.
Additionally, colorful blankets (Shuka) were purchased and distributed to the elderly as the cooler, rainier season approached. Essential repairs were made to the vehicle, including the provision of a step to assist the elderly in entering and exiting.
In January, the church allocated funds for a water survey near the proposed building site. The survey results were crucial in recommending a more cost-effective option: constructing a pipeline from an existing well. For further details, visit our fundraising page.
The Burnside Family Church expresses deep gratitude to the Jesus Music Collective for their generous donation of two concerts within twelve months, greatly aiding in fundraising efforts.
As awareness of Pastor Daniel and the project grows, additional team members are needed to handle various tasks. If you’re interested in contributing practically, please contact us.
Christmas Shuka for the elderly.
Health Serve Australia are working alongside Pastor Daniel for the elderly in three villages.
HealthServe Australia
HealthServe Australia works in partnership with other international organisations, complementing their strengths with health resources. It has a special relationship with the largest group of Christian health professionals in Australia, the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA) through which it was established. Many of the CMDFA members have worked for a number of years overseas in health work.
The HealthServe Australia vision is Global health transformed by accessible, compassionate and high quality health care for all.
HealthServe Australia’s aim is to develop sustainable health programmes that will improve the total health and wellbeing of communities. HSA aims to help build a community’s capacity for meeting its own health needs through partnership with community groups in projects.
21 Years of Supporting Communities
In 2024, HealthServe Australia celebrated 21 years of supporting communities worldwide through projects aimed at improving health and sustainability in struggling areas. Dr. Michael Burke, a former Chairman, and his wife are now residing in Tanzania, where they had the opportunity to visit Pastor Daniel and the three villages in November. During their visit, they witnessed the positive impact of HealthServe’s donation, including the establishment of the first grass-hut Boma daycare center for the elderly and the early stages of building a toilet for their use.
The Burkes are strategically contributing to healthcare education by teaching doctors and medical staff at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College.
Dr. Michael Burke, a former Chairman, and his wife are now residing in Tanzania, where they had the opportunity to visit Pastor Daniel and the three villages in November.
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