Les ministères médicaux ont fait partie des premiers ministères de la SIM. C’est ainsi qu’en 1947 et 1954, des dispensaires ont été ouverts respectivement à Piéla et à Mahadaga, qui sont aujourd'hui des centres médicaux. Il ont d’abord dû gagner la confiance des populations avec leurs techniques de soins (médicaments, pansements…) si différentes des techniques des féticheurs. Petit à petit, ils ont gagné leur confiance et aujourd'hui, ces deux dispensaires sont des centres médicaux (CM), avec des maternités, des pharmacies… Des médecins ont également rejoint l’équipe. La plupart des patients peuvent payer leurs frais médicaux ; cependant, certains des patients les plus pauvres ne le peuvent pas, et les CM leur paie leurs soins. Autrement, ces personnes ne viendraient même pas jusqu’au centre et laisseraient la maladie les gagner.

En plus des CM, deux centres handicapés ont vu le jour, d’abord à Mahadaga en 1987 (Centre Handicapés en Avant), puis à Fada N'Gourma (Centre Espoir) en 2015. Crées par la missionnaire française Françoise Pédeau pour répondre aux besoins de nombreuses personnes en situation de handicap aux alentours de ces villes, les deux centres cherchent ces personnes, les accueillent, leur proposent des soins médicaux et de rééducation. Le centre de Mahadaga abrite également une école intégratrice pour les enfants aveugles et sourds, afin qu’ils puissent suivre une scolarité comme les autres, et s‘intégrer à la communauté. Une fois leur cursus fini, les jeunes peuvent apprendre un métier, tel que tailleur par exemple. Vous pouvez retrouver le CHA sur Facebook.

Ces différents centres sont des occasions de partager l’Evangile de manière efficace, en répondant d’abord aux besoins physiques pour pouvoir parler de leur condition spirituelle. Beaucoup de personnes sont venues à Christ en y passant (vous pouvez lire à ce sujet l’article « Maalo, la jeune aveugle qui voit »

Pour soutenir ces projets, faites un don au bureau SIM le plus proche de chez vous et précisez: projet Nr. 93 279 (pour le CHA de Mahadaga) ou

Projet Nr. 93 941 (pour le Centre Espoir de Fada) ou

Projet Nr. 82 375 (pour le CM de Mahadaga) ou

Projet Nr. 88 100 (pour le CM de Piéla).

Prières

1

Vous pouvez prier pour l’unité de l’équipe médicale et leur témoignage envers les personnes qui viennent dans les établissements médicaux pour se faire soigner.


Human trafficking

"Human trafficking," "trafficking in persons" and "modern slavery" are terms all used to describe the forced exploitation and captivity of others. Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry that targets the most vulnerable people in our world – refugees, women and children. Currently, there are more people in slavery today than at any other time in history. For periods of a few days up to many years, people are trapped in situations of exploitation and trafficking and are not free to leave.

The risk of human trafficking is very real for many people in the countries and communities where SIM works. SIM is committed to responding to the injustice of trafficking and exploitation and sees this as a natural expression of our discipleship in action. Our mission states that “we cross barriers to proclaim the crucified and risen Christ”; human trafficking is one of the most significant barriers we have to cross for people to be able to hear God’s good news. As we reach out in Jesus name in very practical matters of safety, we lay a path to share the gospel. Protecting the vulnerable and those most at risk of exploitation, creates a safe environment where the gospel can be heard and Christ can be known.

 

(Reference to ILO, 2017)

For Freedom

For Freedom is the anti-trafficking and exploitation ministry of SIM International, responsible for coordinating SIM's global anti-trafficking response, and providing training, support and strategic guidance to SIM workers, local churches and partner ministries around the world.

For Freedom is focused on the prevention of human trafficking and the protection of those most at risk in the 70+ countries SIM works in.

For Freedom believes that at its core, human trafficking is about the exploitation of vulnerability. By addressing core causes of vulnerability, people and communities are kept safe from exploitation and the risk of trafficking.

Isolated, unconnected individuals are at greatest risk of being trafficked. The local community and the local church has a key role in preventing human trafficking by building relationships and caring for the vulnerable in their communities in a multitude of God-inspired ways.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
    because he has anointed me
    to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
    and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
  to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Luke 4:18-19, NIV

What we do

Equip SIM teams, workers and ministry partners to effectively reach those at risk of exploitation in their unique contexts of ministry.

Empower the church to engage in disciple making with people at risk of trafficking and exploitation in their communities, and to respond with compassion to those who have experienced the trauma of exploitation.

Address trafficking within key ministry areas supporting vulnerable people, including migrant and refugee ministries, women and children ministries, and integrated health ministries.

Actively partner with other organisations responding to trafficking to multiply our efforts.

Viens et Sert

Come and serve with us. Would you consider serving God by using your skills and love for Jesus to reach out to those at risk of trafficking and exploitation in one of the many countries where SIM works? Contact us at Intl.ForFreedom@sim.org to begin the conversation.

Internationaux

Prières

1

Pray for the millions of people enslaved and exploited around the world today, that the Lord will reveal himself as mighty to them in the middle of their deep suffering.

2

Pray for courage, wisdom and insight for those leading For Freedom, that God would multiply their efforts in supporting SIM teams and workers in their response to trafficking and exploitation.

3

Pray for discernment for SIM teams in all the countries we work in as they build protective strategies into their ministries to keep at risk communities safe from exploitation.

4

Pray for spiritual and physical protection over those involved in facing the injustices of trafficking and exploitation.

5

Give thanks for the restoration ministries across SIM that bring hope and healing to survivors. Pray for continued energy and courage for workers as they journey alongside and love people who have experienced significant trauma and suffering.


Asunción Guest House & Conference Centre

The aim of this conference centre in Asunción is to provide a place where rural SIM missionaries may stay and rest when in the capital city as well as providing a large meeting place. It will provide workers from other ministries a place to stay when they are in Asunción and offer boarding facilities for SIM missionary kids (MKs) who need to study in Asunción while their parents serve in rural areas.

This centre will provide a conference area for SIM and other organisations to use for key meetings. The majority of those assisted through SIM's ministry are from communities where Christ is least known in rural Paraguay.

This centre will also enable us to place people in those rural communities while their children’s needs are being met and the workers have a venue for renewal, study, and meetings.

Viens et Sert

Dorm parents are needed, whether couples or singles, to help manage the dorm and mentor students
Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Guest House Maintenance 

This is a midterm - long term position, ideally for someone who can stay 1 year or more.  This position includes general maintenance and repairs of the Guest House and Conference Center.  Needed is an all-round handyman (or woman) to keep the facilities in good repair.  This role could be combined with dorm parents.  

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Guest House Manager

This is a midterm - long term position, ideally for someone who can stay 1 year or more.  Guest House Manager is a hospitality position to help oversee the running, and day to day care of the Guest House and Conference Center in Asuncion.  This role could be combined with dorm parents.

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Prières

1

Pray for the safety for workers as construction of the centre is ongoing.

2

Pray for funds to complete the building.

3

Pray for the Lord to bring new missionaries and staff to serve with SIM in Paraguay.


Christian Camp Ministry

Our hope is to see the SIM Paraguay camp ministries expand. Camp is an important tool in reaching and discipling youth and leaders in Paraguay.  Our goal is to develop more effective camps for growth and outreach, utilizing the location, size and design of the camp property and buildings. 

The camp situated just south of Villarrica provides a more convient location for rural church plants while still being accessible from the capital Asuncion. The camp is being designed to host larger groups including to family camps, youth camps and our annual leadership retreat. 

Viens et Sert

Camp Coordinator/Administrator

This position is for someone able to serve +3 years. The Camp Coordinator will oversee camp-related ministries such as youth camp, family camp, leadership retreats, etc. They will work with local pastors, other SIM missionaries and a Paraguyan caretaker that lives on the camp grounds. The Coordinator will also oversee further development of the property. There is an opportunity in a nearby community for bible study and church planting. This position requires Spanish and Guarani language training.  

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

VBS/Childcare

This is a short term opportunity lasting from one week to one month.

Support the work in Paraguay by caring for missionary families, providing childcare or VBS during Family camp or annual Team trainings. There is also a possiblity of partnering with a local church plant and SIM missionary to put on a VBS for Paraguayan youth.

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Work Projects

Can you build, dig or repair? Come serve anywhere from a week to a month or more! 

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Counselor

Paraguay, Amérique du sud
Cook
Paraguay, Amérique du sud
Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Prières

1

For the Lord to provide a camp coordinator to oversee the development of this camp and ministry.

2

For growing participation from local churches in this camp.

3

For many youth to surrender their lives to the Lord at these camps. 

4

For funds to complete buildings on the property. 


MK Education

As our rural team in Paraguay grows, we are finding a greater need for teaching in a variety of areas to aid our homeschoolers where resources and internet are limited. If you have an area of expertise or if you are trained in teaching, you may be an essential part of the church planting ministry in Paraguay. Currently there are not many opportunities for the education of our high school kids and almost all our missionary families rely on home education.

Our younger students could also greatly benefit from supplemental teaching in a variety areas. This position lends itself to other ministry too, especially for those who are interested in youth, church planting, development, etc. If you have a heart for kids who have grown up overseas and for homeschoolers, then this position is for you.

Viens et Sert

Homeschool Coordinator

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Education Specialist

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Homeschool Teacher, Private Tutor

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Dorm, Hostel Parents

Paraguay, Amérique du sud

Prières

1

Pray as families serve together in Paraguay that the little ones will grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

2

Pray that education of Missionary Kids will not be hindered while their families serve in Paraguay.

3

Pray that many will come alongside to further the work in Paraguay.


Stories about this ministry

Choosing divine love, for better or for worse

The Fawcetts were eager to enter ministry. But God called the Fawcetts to wait before they could embark to Ayutthaya.

Yasir becomes a motorcycle mechanic and child of God

Yasir was orphaned, forced to end his studies and left without work. But God saw him and soon led him to SIM's youth vocational training centre.

Nozomi Project trains Cambodian women in reclamation

The Nozomi Project shares its passion for redemption with women in Cambodia. Find out how this Japanese, faith-based enterprise is awakening hope.

A holiday trim

Jesus’ gracious gift of salvation inspires many people to charitable acts, especially during the holidays. But would you let someone you don’t know cut your hair? Or be prepared to give a haircut to a trusting soul?

Galmi patients colour Christmas

Colouring pages gave Galmi patients a new perspective on Jesus' birth. Read on to share in SIM worker Hannah Peterson's hopeful anticipation.

Multiplying help for the brokenhearted

God wants to heal the brokenhearted. Read more about the local facilitators who were trained to support wounded people and to teach others with the "Healing the Wounds of Trauma" programme.

Choosing divine love, for better or for worse
The Fawcetts were eager to enter ministry. But God called the Fawcetts to wait before they could embark to Ayutthaya.

Yasir becomes a motorcycle mechanic and child of God
Yasir was orphaned, forced to end his studies and left without work. But God saw him and soon led him to SIM's youth vocational training centre.

Nozomi Project trains Cambodian women in reclamation
The Nozomi Project shares its passion for redemption with women in Cambodia. Find out how this Japanese, faith-based enterprise is awakening hope.

A holiday trim
Jesus’ gracious gift of salvation inspires many people to charitable acts, especially during the holidays. But would you let someone you don’t know cut your hair? Or be prepared to give a haircut to a trusting soul?

Galmi patients colour Christmas
Colouring pages gave Galmi patients a new perspective on Jesus' birth. Read on to share in SIM worker Hannah Peterson's hopeful anticipation.

Multiplying help for the brokenhearted
God wants to heal the brokenhearted. Read more about the local facilitators who were trained to support wounded people and to teach others with the "Healing the Wounds of Trauma" programme.