PROJECT NASCE • Where possible, support local agricultural and animal-
husbandry activities
Project Nasce is an international and interdenominational
philanthropic missionary organization which aims to work with the
people of Portuguese –speaking nations, developing their skills of
people in five areas: Nutrition, Agriculture, Health, Biblical Growth,
and Education.
The project’s name is made up of the initial letters of the
Portuguese words for these areas of activity (the Portuguese word for
health is saúde), and also means “birth “in Portuguese.
Our strategy and principal goal is to train, equip, and
establish. We believe that a nation or community which is equipped
with the ability to meet its own needs will grow in social, economic,
moral, and spiritual well-being-resulting in progressive and sustainable
development in their region.
We are evangelicals! We preach and live the Gospel of the our
Lord Jesus Christ, believing that God is not only interested in the human
soul but also in restoration of the whole man, giving him health and
dignity.
Goals within each area of Pronasce
Nutrition
• Set up basic nutrition projects
• Train nutritionists in each community
• Reduce the incidence of malnutrition
Agriculture
• Educate agricultural technicians from the communities
• Give instruction in new ways of planting and cultivating
crops
• Help improve social conditions by instilling an appreciation
and application of agricultural knowledge, using community
projects to put this knowledge in practice
Health
• Educate primary health workers within their communities
• Give instruction in alternative medicine
• Make preventative health care practicable
• Provide information to promote healthy living
Biblical Growth
• Give bible courses
• Recruit and train new church leaders
• Equip people to make disciples
• Strengthen local churches and Christian organizations
Education
• Train adult literacy instructors
• Develop educational projects appropriate to the needs and
nature of the community
• Make schooling and balanced community education accessible
to all, giving special attention to children and youth
The five areas are interrelated in theory and practice,
resulting in limitless opportunities for the development of
ideas, activities and projects which work towards our primary
goal: restoration of the whole man by improving his quality of
life.
Our work is mainly the Portuguese –speaking communities
found all over the world: Mozambique (where we are currently
active), Brazil, Portugal , the Azores, Angola, Guinea Bissau,
the Cape Verde islands, Macau, Goa, East Timor, São Tomé
and Príncipe, and the island of Madeira (did you know that
Portuguese is the eighth most widely spoken language ?).
In order to attain its goals, Pronasce organizes 30-day trips to
these countries, taking teams of professionals who will train
members of the local community in the five areas already mentioned
so that the community can take the steps needed to improve their
quality of life. Pronasce also sends full time missionaries to live and
work in the above-mentioned countries for two to four years.
How is this project supported?
In order to have an international reach while remaining a non-
profit organization, Pronasce relies on partners, supporters, and co-
workers from many countries – whether churches, charitable
organizations, businesses or individuals. A small part of our
funding comes from the sale of the T-shirts of CDs, and of
books published by the project.
Pronasce in Pontalina – Goiás
Pronasce has decided to establish its base within the area of
Pontalina in the Brazilian state of Goiás. The administrative and
logistical functions will be located here – for example the
accommodation, training centre, and pilot projects.
We chose this region because the town of Pontalina has good
conditions in which to establish this enterprise and build it up, and
has many opportunities for medium and long-term activities aimed
at improving the living conditions of the population – especially the
lower income groups. This gives our teams practical experience of
the work which they will do during the expeditions to other countries.
Another very important factor is the need to promote our methods
among the Portuguese-speaking peoples, developing in Pontalina
and its area the ideas and projects which will be shared with these
peoples spread around the world.
The facilities of Pronasce will be located in two parts the
municipality: most of the facilities will be constructed in the rural
area, but the administrative functions will operate from the town of
Pontalina.
How can you participate?
We need you support and involvement in this integrated missionary
endeavour.
You can be involved in various ways:
a) as a professional in one or more of the areas in which
Pronasce is active;
b) using your expertise to participate in the development of
project within these areas;
c) joining our 30- day missionary trips, or becoming a full-time
missionary serving in the field;
d) praying for the nations that are being reached and the
Pronasce missionaries who are working with them;
e) telling other about the work of Pronasce;
f) assisting in the activities of Pronasce as a volunteer,
whether or not you are professionally trained;
g) being a partner and financial supporter.
To make all these plans viable we need churches,
organizations, enterprises and individuals who will support us by
means of financial gifts that will be used to acquire the resources
needed to turn the plans into reality. We believe that God
supports us through the generosity and commitment of those
who understand and live the words of His Son Jesus Christ: “It
is better to give than to receive”.
As already mentioned, we are a non-profit organization. We are
seeking supporters who will invest in God’s Kingdom by aiding and
sustaining those who – irrespective of tribe, tongue, or religion –
need outside help in order to have a better life.
If you would like to take part in this ministry in any way, please
contact us via our site
www.pronasce.org.br
Email: pronasce@pronasce.org.br
Get involved with Pronasce. You will be participating in a missionary
project that takes its commitments to the Kingdom of God seriously.
TOGETHER WE CAN BRING HOPE INTO THE LIVES OF
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE!