Quarter 1 report - january to march 2025

Written By Cassie Willis

We are delighted to share an update on just some of the projects we have been working on this quarter.

water wells

Lack of access to safe and clean drinking water is the number one crisis worldwide, and BCT continue to commission water wells in locations that have dire need.

In Quarter 1, BCT have already commissioned 12 wells, providing clean safe water in areas that have water shortages and unsafe drinking water

Further wells are available in:

  • Kenya at $1,800

  • Tanzania at $2,500

  • Pakistan at £850 water tank well (dug to between 150 - 190 metres)

  • £1,110 medium water tank well (dug to between 350 - 500 metres)

  • £1,450 large water tank well (dug 500 metres +) and £175 hand pump

yemen crisis

BCT continues to support the humanatairan disaster in Yemen and $12,000 worth of baby milk and food parcels are distributed quarterly.

Images below show just some of the distributions taking place.

tamani foundation

Beta Charitable Trust are proud of the ongoing partnership with The Tamani Foundation where free nursery and primary education is provided to children in Matemwe, Zanzibar.

We are excited to share the progress of our new Vocational Training Centre, which will provide hands on training for Electricians, Plumbers, Seamstresses, as well as our professional development program and further Teacher Training, especially for treachers of English, Maths and Science.

Photos below show the building work for the centre taking place.

eye camps

Working alongside our partners on the ground and with the help of our generous supporters, we have been able to facilitate 46 eye camps throughout January, February and March. This has resulted in over 2,500 cataract surgeries taking place. These life changing surgeries are vital in aiding the needy across rural areas of Kenya, Tanzania and Pakistan.

Give the gift of sight and sponsor an eye surgery today for only $60!

CERVICAL AND GYNECOLOGY CAMP

Cervical cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the fourth leading cause of death in women.

Alongside our partners Medewell, BCT sponsored a free screening camp on the 6th and 7th February in Kibaha, Tanzania.

390 patients were screened and 14 women were identified for further treatment.

STRIVING AGAINST STARVATION 2025

828 million people worldwide are undernourished and exist on less than £1 per day.

Quarter 1 saw the launch of BCT's annual Food Parcel Campaign. Running from March to June, SAS 25 provides food aid to the poorest and most deprived communities.

This year, our focus is Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chad, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Nepal, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, West Africa, Yemen and the United Kingdom.

For just £12 you can provide a family of four with a food parcel for a week - that's just £1 for a substantial daily meal for a family of four.

Distributions of food aid to the poor are already well under way. Images below show this fantastic work taking place.

UK PROJECTS

Charity begins at home, and BCT are equally as passionate about assisting those in need in the UK as well as internationally.

HAND ON HEART

BCT are proud to continue our partnership with HoH.

The Winter Homeless Essential Campaign saw 3,000 packs distributed to vulnerable groups throughout England.

Each rucksack was filled with -

  • Hoodie

  • Thermals (tops and bottoms)

  • Underwear (3 pairs)Socks (3 pairs)

  • Winter gloves

  • Woolly hat

  • Shower Gel

  • Deodorant

  • Wet Wipes

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste

  • First Aid plasters

  • Bottled Water

In addition, sleeping bags, hot water bottles and blankets were handed out at outreach drives.

Look out for the next project where 1500 packs will be distributed in our Spring Homeless Campaign.

Our relationship with Sufra is well established, and BCT is very proud to have match funded £10,000 for them in their ‘Seeking Sanctuary Finding Hope’ appeal:

  • Supporting approx 5,000 people with food aid

  • Providing emergency accommodation for many families left homeless

  • Providing advice and welfare support to the most vulnerable

  • We also supported with their Community Kitchen project where 398 individuals received a meal

Keep your eyes peeled for our Q2 report

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS AND DONORS

WITHOUT WHOM WE WOULD BE UNABLE TO REACH THE MOSTVULNERABLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

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Cassie Willis
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