Missionary José Valberto Teixeira Oliveira arrived in Cacine in 1996, where he was confronted with the immense needs of the local community. Following this realization, he launched the Bethel School a year later, in 1997, initially with a single kindergarten group. Over the years, the institution has grown steadily, and now has more than 800 students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Obtaining a high school diploma is a huge milestone in this small rural town, as education represents a serious financial challenge for many families.
Bethel School aims to provide quality education and support the intellectual, moral, and physical development of its students – not only within the walls of the classroom, but for the benefit of the entire community.
At the Cherno Camará Library, students and teachers can discover the world together. A rare library in the country, where both students and teachers can immerse themselves in the world of books.
On a school day, all students from kindergarten to 4th grade receive a hot, cooked meal, which for many of them is their only regular meal of the day.
The dormitory has been operating since 2016, providing accommodation for students who walk 20-25 km because there is no school closer. Currently, 20 boys live here.
In addition to general subjects (mathematics, literature, hygiene, Portuguese, English, French, etc.), a much more important education is also provided: as the motto of the Bethel School proclaims: „Construindo Vidas”, meaning „Building Lives”. We also introduce the message of God and the love of Jesus to the young people. Our school operates on a Christian basis, without religion or denomination, but is open to everyone and students of all religions.
The school also has a small pharmacy where students and teachers can get free medicines, first aid, toothbrushes and toothpaste if needed.
This year we also started supporting another village school, Escola Evangelica Emanuel Campaz. We cover the tuition fees of 140 students in this school.
Would you like to support a student's entire year of tuition for just the price of a fast food dinner or two? Contact us and find out how you can help!
Write to us at info@gbissau-education.com.
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