Global Impact Missions-Org

Working with Fidelity Charitable Foundation GIM enabled COUNT & AGAPE ministries of Hyderabad, Telengana, India for construction of five Learning and Worship Centers for four different districts in two states in India; also constructed was a water facility to accommodate two high schools, students, staff and agri-dairy staff in Chengicheria, Telengana, State; further funding was provided for two large (40+) passenger busses for high schools in 2 separate districts in Telengana State. The five learning and Worship Centers cost from $10,538 to $11,918 each and averaged $11,333. Land purchase and digging of foundation, and foundation and basement construction were performed by and paid for by the local church members. The water facility contains a 50,000 liter underground storage tank, a pipeline from the water source, underground and above ground pumps, 3 HP motor and a brick containment structure at a cost of $22,480. Finally, some of the funds were designated for the purchase two school busses at a cost of $35,378 for a total of $70,756. The grand total of the project was $149,900

Dr. Phil Thornton of GIM continues his work with the Christian Medical and Dental Association which primarily involves orienting and training medical personnel for missionary service. He also develops training and curricula using orality methodology to enhance the learning of pastors around the world. His travel was also limited but a sizable number of GIM donors give to support ministries in Peru, which suffered severely due to the pandemic. GIM provided funds throughout the year for food medicine, PPE, and hospital bills. Funds were also used for salaries for teachers and pastors in the schools and churches that have been long-time partners of GIM. These schools and churches are located primarily in Chincha Alta where GIM was instrumental in working with the poorest of the poor since around 1995. Total funds expended were $16,580.

Dr. William Goold and GIM in conjunction with its Kenyan partner Shalom Water Ministries, headed by Dr. Michael Lolwerikoi, worked throughout the year to support and minister to the Samburu tribes of northern Kenya. These tribes have been long term partners of GIM and assist in spreading the use of orality teaching methods to enhance the learning and the lives of students and adults in the villages in the region around Maralal. Due to the travel restrictions imposed by COVID 19, Dr. Goold was unable to travel but the support of the schools, churches and villages continued as GIM and its donors provided funds for several needs. One of the biggest needs during the year was supplemental food due to the drought conditions and GIM provided $16,600 during the year for food commodities. Completion of water catchment systems at three different villages and some repairs at three schools needed $12,050. Another $1,140 was used to provide support food , rent and school fees for some single parents. A medical eye clinic was held in Maralal City and 550 patients were treated including 105 cataract surgeries, for a cost of $3,050. And $4,000 was allocated for Dr. Lolwerikoi for administration & travel expenses for the entire year. Total funds from all donors for these needs amounted to $36,850.

Dr. Charles Madinger working through the GIM/International Orality Strategies program based primarily in Manila, the Philippines has developed significant relationships with institutions of higher learning throughout Southeast Asia, East Asia and the Pacific. Curricula to offer basic courses up to course work leading to Master's and Doctorate level certification in Principles of Orality and Instructional Design have been developed. Dr. Madinger is working with important institutions in the region such as the International Orality Network, The Asia Theological Seminary and the Asia Graduate School of Theology. These institutions among many others have begun entering their students in the course work leading to advanced degrees. Through these classes the influence of orality principles will begin to spread throughout the region and other parts of the world. Students from Pakistan and India have begun to attend classes and other countries are scheduled to get involved in courses in 2021. Multiple contacts have been developed within the Philippines to work with GIM/IOS to spread the principles of orality into more schools and churches. This meets with one of the primary purposes of GIM: To enhance the education, development and training of the world's oral peoples. GIM supported the work of IOS with $12,339.

GIM provided funds for ministry partners Agape and COUNT ministries to provide medicine, personal protective equipment, food, doctor and nursing care for congregants affected by COVID 19 in Secunderabad and Hyderabad in Telengana Province in India. Total of $7,000.

Dr. Bill Goold, in conjunction with supporting churches continued their support of the feeding programs in Liberia to help offset the effects of the drought conditions and general lack of food. GIM forwarded two different tranches of funds to Dr. Isaac-Padmore-Chukpue in Monrovia to bolster church members and their villages. Total funds $4,016.