PEACEHAVEN

PEACEHAVEN Guesthouse has been in my head always, since I knew what a BnB was (long before it was an app!) I wanted one!! God took me to Africa but we need them here, too, especially ones where M’s (Xn workers who live outside their own countries) can slow down, rest, relax, play, even receive care and encouragement. I’ve also always been a beach lover, just the salt, sun and sea soothe my soul!!! So of course that’s where I found the perfect place: on the island of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. I’ve worked for 30 years in the field of mental health and in missions. I’ve lived alone in the African bush, villages, cities over 20 years now and for many years I had chronic illnesses—3 times!! What I’ve been thru the last few years blew all that away and has put into perspective how I want to help others on the field. I know that there are pastoral care members, therapists, counselors, and other professionals both here and around the world. Waiting lists for M services are probably as long as for Military services, so expensive and I know never covered by insurance—plus the actual experienced professionals are very few. One thing is CERTAIN: mental health care for M’s must be prioritized, addressed early, and supported properly. And PEACEHAVEN is the place where it can begin! I want it to be a private, peaceful place for M’s and their families to vacation at affordable rates. I want it to be a place they can come with or without the kids. I will receive donations to help cover expenses, host regular paying customers through online booking apps and receive referrals from tour companies. M’s need time off to REST. To PLAY. To have family time. Couples time. Where will they get it? PEACEHAVEN! I want it to be a place M’s, couples, and families can also come for pastoral care, intensive therapy and more. Member care professionals from Europe, USA, CA, UK and even locally can come to Zanzibar to meet with M’s in Africa to help and encourage them as a missions trip. But what if there’s a mental health crisis? Maybe the family can’t get enough help on the field without having to go to an expensive capital city and staying for an undetermined time… or to the USA or UK. Maybe it would be more cost effective for pastoral care or therapists to meet them at the beach for a week or two to help with the crisis and plan for next steps. For example, maybe a M teenager away at Boarding School develops bulimia and needs an intervention done with her family and a professional. Or there’s a spouse with anxiety who can’t sleep after 3 months, or a couple had a miscarriage or death overseas. PEACEHAVEN could even provide a place for severe entry or re-entry issues or pre-counseling for a family with a special needs child who is transitioning off the field. *no medical care would be provided at PEACEHAVEN* The house I’ve found for PEACEHAVEN is very QUIET, with a gorgeous seaview, PRIVATE BEACH except for 1 resort nearby, though it has its own beach. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a huge living and dining spaces, and a small kitchen. It has a seaview sitting area outside and 3 separate porches around the house. It has a huge yard with gardens and trees. It’s in Makunduchi, SE Zanzibar, a soft, white, clean sand beach not too far from the Makunduchi Lighthouse. There are other resorts within walking distance for pools, restaurants, spas, and arranging activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, spice tours, sea turtle excursions, kite-surfing, jet-skiing, etc. The Budget I need to get Project PEACEHAVEN going is only $15,000 Current business practices require 1 year of rent paid in advance and rent is $800 so that’s $9,600. I also need to move from Arusha to Zanzibar, transferring all of my documentation. They are in the same country, Tanzania, but the closest thing I can compare it to is like moving to another state. It’s also an island, so not only are there charged for moving trucks but also moving ferries! I’m also hoping to sell my current vehicle and buy something smaller. Everything is smaller on the island, and my bush truck is more than I need! ASAP, I need the initial $9800 to pay the rent and GET THE HOUSE!! So PLEASE GIVE!! Please share and soon, please book and visit!! I’ll let you know when it’s listed online!!