The objective of this programme is to help Bible Societies in our neighbouring countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, with their task of making affordable Bibles available.

Background

Organised Bible work in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland was initiated by the Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA). For a long time these Bible Societies functioned as part of the BSSA. Since 1987 however, they have been functioning as autonomous Bible Societies within the structure of the United Bible Societies.

The Bible Societies in our neighbouring countries are suffering. Local fundraising in most of these countries is still in its infancy. They receive some help through the structures of the United Bible Societies but it is far from enough. Bible sales help them to survive to a degree.

The ties between these countries and the BSSA are further strengthened by the fact that some of our languages are also spoken in these countries, for example Afrikaans in Namibia, Southern Sotho in Lesotho, Tswana in Botswana and Swati in Swaziland. Bibles in these cross-border languages are, where possible, supplied to the Bible Societies in our neighbouring countries at very special prices.

By making these Bibles available to the Bible Societies in our neighbouring countries as cost effectively as possible, we help them to fulfil their task.

Thanks to this project, it was possible for the Bible Society of South Africa to make 11 518 Bibles available to our neighbouring countries at a discounted price in 2011.

Expected impact

• Bible Societies in our neighbouring countries can make Bibles available at affordable prices.
• More Bibles will be available for the residents of these countries.

Budget
R500 000 is needed to help with Bible Distribution in our neighbouring countries.

Help the Bible Society make the Bible with its message of hope available.

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DIRECT PAYMENT

Even if you choose to deposit your donation directly into our bank account, we would appreciate it if you would fill in this form as well. Please use your name and 1517 as the reference.

Bank details
Bible Society of South Africa
Bank: ABSA
Account number: 550 220 288
Branch Code: 632-005

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(This method uses the Bible Society's 'Safeshop'. This means that your contribution will be processed as a sales transaction but will be recognised and acknowledged as a donation.)

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