Bulembu -

In order for Bulembu to continue to move forward and reach its 2020 vision of becoming self-sustaining, it is imperative to collaborate with partners and sponsors. If your organization is interested in partnering with Bulembu or if you wish to become a donor or partner, please see our "invest" section. Below you will find a list of strategic partners.

Strategic Partners

Partners in Action (Bulembu USA)

Partners in Action is one of the original founding members of Bulembu. They are the US representative of Bulembu and primarily focus on the development of the orphan care support plan, the strategy for medical assistance and educational components.

Teen Challenge Swaziland

Teen Challenge Swaziland is one of the original founding members of Bulembu. They provide the much needed experience on the ground for implementing BUlembu's orphan care support plan.

Marketplace/Commercial Partners

Jim Pattison Foundation

The people of Bulembu will have a completely revitalized town infrastructure because of the Jim Pattison Foundation. This large endeavour frees up Bulembu to pursue future healthy growth as a community with the right infrastructure as s solid foundation: clean drinking water, proper sewage systems and more stable electrical grid.

Golder Trust for Orphans

The Golder Trust was instrumental in the start-up funding for Bulembu Honey. Golder Trust is drawn to Bulembu because of its ambition for economic sustainability and emphasis on vulnerable children care.

Teldon Community Foundation

Through financial support and the donation of time, labour, and expertise, the Teldon Community Foundation helps marginalized and destitute people in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and around the world. The Foundation strongly supports the vision of Bulembu through monthly funding, and after a recent visit, is considering new ways to contribute. The Teldon Community Foundation is an initiative of The Teldon Group

Transformational Business Network

TBN is a not-for-profit network which is composed of business men and women who use their skills and experience to make an impact and transform the most needy areas of the world. They have provided Bulembu with a vast network which has led to the valuable transfer of knowledge in many new areas within Bulembu.

Church Partners

Christ Church of the Valley

CCV, in conjunction with Partners in Action, is one of the core church partners of Bulembu. Assisting in almost every area - from rehabilitating homes, raising support for children, sending teams, providing laptops for the school, to sending out shipment containers with paint and glass windows. In 2008 CCV intends to send over 120 short-term team members to volunteer in Bulembu.

Calvary Worship Centre

Many private donors have come from the CWC congregation. Their funds have been instrumental in underwriting overall costs to running the town.

Article Date: 2nd November 2007