Throughout our travels, we have met many amazing people and have been hosted by them and well looked after during our stays. They have given us a glimpse into their world. Our schedule didn’t allow us to spend any more time with them, but we just wanted to have a section where we can highlight some of the work that is going on around Africa by dedicated and committed Christians. These are just ordinary people, but God is using them in great ways.

Senegal - Iain and Linda Williamson:
Our family (Cuthbert’s) and the Williamsons have always been close since the children grew up together and our lives always seem to cross paths. Iain and Linda have always helped us set up the AIS tours to West Africa and without them these tours would never have been able to happen. They work with WEC in Senegal and are primarily involved with overseeing short term workers who come to the field but with so much experience, they always get asked to take on more roles and responsibilities. They have a huge heart for young people and opened their home to us when we were there. Nothing is ever too much hassle for them and we’re so thankful for everything they have done. Please pray for them in their ministry and as they plan for the future and what they will do when they leave Senegal.
Website:  www.wec-int.org/senegal/groundbreakers/short-term-program.html

Senegal - Bourofaye Christian School:
BCS was my home (Rob’s) for several years as a kid. I have really only got good memories of my time there…well maybe one or 2 bad ones when I stepped out of line! I am thankful not only for the education I received but for the family setting which taught me so much and played a huge role in my upbringing. The school is always on the lookout for teachers, dorm parents and general helpers so if you want to support missionaries and make a huge impact on the kids at the school then I would fully recommend it. When I finished my A-levels, I went back to the school for a year to help out and would definitely encourage people to do this.
Website: www.bcs-senegal.org

Senegal - Jack and Polly Wilson:
We had the pleasure of staying with these guys in Dakar. Having spent the last 13 years in YFC Bissau and building it up and acheiving so much success there, they have made the move to Dakar. Polly is a teacher at Dakar Acamdemy where their 2 kids attend but she is also a budding entrepreneur and does loads of work helping women to start their own businesses. One of her current projects is selling jellewery made by ladies in Bissau to people in developed countries, so if you are keen to sell some jellewery and help women in Africa make a living then drop her an email. Jack is a “Jack of all trades” and he is currently overseeing projects that are on going in Bissau, sussing out new opportunities in Dakar and organising the first TREC (Training Resourcing and Equiping Churches/Coaches) which we helped run in Dakar. He is now organising mini TREC’s around Senegal and looking at expanding sports ministry in Dakar. All this is impressive enough but their strength is their love for the Lord and ability to make so many friends and build relationships whether they are in Bissau/ Dakar or wherever.
Website: www.jackandpollywilson.com

Guinea Bissau - YFC Bissau:
Pastor Jose Agosto and Eugenia now head up YFC Bissau. Again we have close links with them as Eugenia used to live with us (Cuthbert’s) when we lived in Guinea Bissau. The centre reaches out to many young people around the city and some travel many miles to attend some of their courses and classes. Computer classes, English courses and Bible teaching are all offered to students and the centre continues to grow and impact many for Jesus. Pray for Jose Agosto and Eugenia as they head up the centre. They are keen to develop Sports Ministry and so we hope to work alongside with them in the next few years. Website: www.yfci.org