Informational
Resources
Congo radio
project brochure
The simplest way to communicate the value of the project is to give
this brochure. It breifly explains what we are doing in Congo. The file
prints out as a tri-fold brochure. The "third" page is a two-sided
insert designed to be placed inside the trifold brochure.
Congo project brochure (94.5 kb)
Frequently Asked Questions
For those questions people typically have after reading the brochure,
our FAQ sheet has most of the answers. It digs more deeply, for those
interested in more details. It's also a good reference for anyone
making a presentation on the radio project. It can be used in letters,
handed out in groups, or placed in a display for people to pick up.
FAQ
sheet (PDF 20.8 kb)
Congo survey
trip slide show
The 151 slide PowerPoint presentation of the 2006 survey trip is a fast
moving sharing of the highlights of the story. It requires a computer with
the software to show the slides. While it was created in Microsoft Office
Power Point, there are other software packages that can be used to display
it. For large groups, a projector is recommended.
Powerpoint Slide
Show (14.5 mb)
The
script for the presentation is 39 pages long and includes both the script for
the presenter and small images of each slide.
 Slide
Show Script (Microsoft Word 1.01 mb)
 Slide
Show Script (PDF 731 kb)
Congo survey
trip DVD
You can order a copy of a DVD
entitled: “DARF/U-CAN Congo radio project.” This is a 51 minute documentary
of the survey trip undertaken by representatives of DARF/U-CAN to the Congo
in 2006. It features the color, sounds, and music of the Congo church, as
well as presenting leaders of the Disciples Community in Congo telling of
their need for communication. To order a copy, e-mail editor@darfucan.org.
Congo survey
trip diary
Fred Erickson kept a Diary during the
2006 survey trip to the Congo. Dan Owen and Garry Sparks also added their
comments. It is a 36-page document.
Diary
(Microsoft Word 219 kb) -- Diary
(PDF 124 kb)
Congo Displays
There
are now 4 different displays available to attract interest and conversation
about the Congo Radio project. The largest has been used at the General
Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). That display fits
into a 10'x10' exhibit booth space.
Large Display
The
smaller displays are easier to build and use in local church settings and as
table displays at district and regional events. When used with the brochures,
they give a simple, easy to understand picture of why the radio network is
needed. The files contain all of the photos and captions in their correct
sizes to construct 3'x4' table top displays. They are in PDF format.
Both
the 2007 displays are available in a high resolution format. These are large
PDF files, but will make better displays. You will want to see the assembly
instructions to see how Fred put the displays together. These files can also
be used to print out photos and captions that could be used in creating your
own bulletin board or display.
2009 Small Display
2007 Small Display 1 (702 kb) – High Res. (11.5 mb)
2007 Small Display 2 (910 kb) --High Res. (14.3 mb)
Display Assembly Instructions
|
The Radio
Mockup
An
excellent way to help those who need to “see” to understand is to show an
actual radio transceiver, similar to those to be installed. A less expensive
way is to add a cardstock mockup of a similar radio. If you download this
file and print it on cardstock, you will have a full sized mockup of the
radio which was actually used in Guatemala. While the actual transceivers installed
in Congo will most likely be different, the addition of the visual aid is
really striking.
Radio
Mockup (135 kb)
Postcards
Each
of these four "postcards" tells a story about the communication needs
in Congo.
Congo postcards (PDF 238 kb)
Fundraising Materials
Below are copies of the actual
communications sent to our mailing list in 2009.
The alternative Christmas Gift
We invite everyone to give Christmas
gifts that were contributions to the Congo radio project in honor of the recipient
of the gift. The letter includes the form used to give the information
needed to confirm the gift, and the address to which the contribution and form
should be sent.
Christmas letter (Word 105 kb) -- Christmas letter (PDF 38.1 kb)
Here is a miniature version of the card and certificate that will be sent to
the person in whose honor the gift was given.
Christmas card sample (PDF 259 kb)
The
first fundraising letter
DARF/U-CAN mailed this fundraising
letter June 25, 2009. It includes the response card and envelope. The
mailing included the FAQ sheet, the "DisciplesWorld" article, the DARF/U-CAN
brochure, the Congo project brochure, 4 post cards, the tent card, the response
card, and a return envelope.
Congo Fundraising letter (Word 80.5 kb)
Congo Fundraising letter (PDF 22.1 kb)
DARF / U-CAN responds to an
opportunity
Just as the first letter was mailed,
we discovered that the Disciples in Congo had received a bid for 15 complete solar
powers Stations from an electronics firm in Kinshasa. The price was
excellent. DARF/U-CAN mailed this second fundraising letter July
2, 2009 to communicate the urgency of the moment. The Congo project brochure,
the response card, and return envelope were included with the letter.
Congo Opportunity letter (Word 448 kb)
Congo Opportunity letter (PDF 82.7 kb)
|
