Our Threefold Mission

The purpose of ROTA: REACHING OUT 2 AFRICA is threefold:

• To have a “hands on” outreach to specific ministries in African Countries.

• To assist African Priests & Religious in their ministry to the motherland.

• To assist African Refugees primarily in Buffalo, NY.

ROTA GOALS

Goal: Third World Connections

Finally, ROTA has reached out into Africa itself in order to assist with particular needs. Building a supportive relationship with the St. Charles Lwanga/Butende Technical Institute (BTI) – a vocational training school for young adult students often times orphaned by the tragedy of AIDS in their families. Through this relationship we were able to accomplish the “Share The Well” and “Evarist House” projects. Currently we are engaged in the Koiyom Clinic Building project. May God continue to give success to the work of our hands. Learn more...

Goal: Assisting African Clergy

As this ministry continued, ROTA was in the position to welcome, sustain, and assist a number of African priests coming to USA for some much needed rest, continuing education and rejuvenation. As a way of supporting, affirming and celebrating our new African friends, it was ROTA’s pleasure to assist the Diocese of Buffalo in planning community wide celebrations in honor of St. Josephine Bakhita, new patron Saint of Sudan. Three African Bishops were welcomed into Buffalo by ROTA and addressed their community in exile. Learn more...

Goal: Humanitarian Assistance

The need for additional humanitarian assistance, American companionship, friendship, and advocacy for refugees, were the main focus points of our, Reaching Out To Africa. This took place through a series of direct service opportunities for people of different cultures. Learn more...