Fundraising Target

$116,400

(Not Tax Deductible)

Project Type

Hospitality

$116,400

Raised so far this year

Recent Updates

7/3/24 - As we stand expectant for what the Lord is doing in 2024, we are celebrating the soft-launch of the new cafe on February 10 this year. Thank you for your partnership through prayer and financial gifts - this has been made possible with you coming alongside Daz and Bee and the team. Despite a few hiccups along the way with some equipment needing replacing and delayed deliveries (including the chairs!), the cafe has had a constant stream of customers.

Daz and Bee share that despite some of these hiccups, "We see our Father's grace everywhere." Your financial partnership will contribute to operational costs as they look to build a sustainable business; it will also enable further training opportunities, hiring of new staff, marketing and new possibilities for the advancement of the Kingdom. Thank you for your continued prayer and financial support!

15/12/23 - Wow! This project is now fully supported! All donations to this will contribute to the 2024 café budget and beyond. Daz and Bee are working hard to open the cafe in January 2024.

Daz and Bee write, "Thank you! Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for your obedience to act upon the stirring in your hearts. Thank you for partnering with us in this project. We are so excited for the year ahead! And we cannot wait to bring you all along for the journey!"

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Details

Project Code: SEAwh605

In a bustling, energetic city in South East Asia, Daz and Bee are establishing a café with a purpose. Witnessing high levels of poverty in this country they have been inspired by the story Jesus told that the Kingdom is like a mustard seed, when planted it grows and its branches provide shade for the birds. The café is starting small with a dream to become an entity that brings blessing, rest and hope to the community they live among.

When the café is up and running, the focus will grow to be a social enterprise to provide opportunities for local villagers to acquire skills and training in the hospitality industry. The business will be centred on a traineeship program, initially barista training opportunities to excel in a growing speciality coffee scene. This café exists to be a blessing in the community, to be a space where people can experience love and peace and see hope for their lives.

Through practical, upskilling opportunities, Daz and Bee want to see the people of South East Asia experience hope and escape the cycle of poverty and despair through gaining practical qualifications for long-term employment.  
 
As the business starts, there are significant capital investments required. Would you come alongside Daz and Bee through prayer and financial partnership in this?
 
In 2023, the budget covers:
  • A two year lease
  • Contractor expenses for renovations to fit out the building to be a café
  • Interior designer to design the café
  • Capital to purchase equipment – pre-loved where available and new where required
  • Staff salaries
  • First year operating costs
  • Establishing a traineeship
In 2024 and beyond, the project fundraising will significantly decrease as the business gets established and increases revenue.
 
Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” 
 
Partnering with this new café in South East Asia means coming alongside Daz, Bee and their local community to see a business established to not only be a peaceful haven for customers but more significantly offer hope and practical tools for community members to break the cycle of poverty in their families for now and future generations. Will you be a part of this?  
Gifts to this project are NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE 

Important Note

Each project item is a small part of a larger program of community transformation. The values listed are an estimate of how much each item costs within the broader program. If your selected project item is already fully funded when your gift arrives, we will allocate your gift to items that fulfill a similar purpose. All care is taken to ensure project and gift information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, project information may change without notice. If you wish to discuss your project choice, call the Project Coordinator 1800 329 165 or email projects@baptistmissionaustralia.org.