Organisation
History
The first series of fourteen variety programs called "Çà, c'est la vie" have been very much appreciated by television viewers in many African countries. These programs have been broadcast during "prime-time" in eight French-speaking African countries."Çà, c'est la vie" is educational and gives a holistic answer to development related and contemporary questions in African society.
Six programs on the prevention of AIDS and care for people living with HIV (PLwHIV) were produced last year. This series, called "Bon-thé" (goodness/good tea) deals with AIDS and sexuality issues. It includes discussions over a cup of tea, there is an interview with an expert and the presentation of a "best practice".
In 2003 we have already produced seven gender-programs on topics such as excision, forced marriage, relationship and communication in marriage, childrenÕs (sexual) education, the importance of schooling for girls and six programs on AIDS prevention, HIV-test and stigmatisation, compassion for PLwHIV.
A team of young dynamic and enthusiastic women took part in the discussions and the interviews. Several experts from various organisations contributed by giving advice during these panel discussions. The dedication ceremony took place on the 20th of June 2003 in the Conference Hall of the Centre Culturel Fran¨ais with the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Burkina Faso present.
Preparations for the production of a series of five episodes on a family living with AIDS is making good progress.
Recognition
On August 3rd 1998, Tele-Vie-Deo was recognised by the government of Burkina Faso as an independent association number; 98-268/MA-TS/SG/DGAT/DL-PAJ.
In 2001 the government of Burkina Faso recognised Tele-Vie-Deo as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
The board of directors of Tele-Vie-Deo is responsible for the overall strategy and vision. The daily ministry is executed by the Executive Secretary and the other full-time staff-members.
Finances
The budget can be subdivided into the following categories.
Salaries, general studio expenses like tapes, electricity, telephone, displacement, maintenance and the investments in studio equipment and building.
Funds are generated by executing works of co-production with or for third parties.
Partners of Tele-Vie-Deo
Financial donations by friends in the Netherlands and Belgium, have made it possible to produce the different TV-programs and to purchase the video-equipment: the cameras, lights, sound and editing equipment.
The V.E.G. church of Nieuwegein, in the Netherlands has contributed many times in the financing of the infrastructure. In 1999 it participated with a big contribution in the doubling-action of the organisation "De Wilde Ganzen". Together with friends of the family Van Ingen, they contributed in the acquisition of the above mentioned mobile studio composed of three digital camera's, sound and light equipment and a Beta-SP recorder.
The organisation NCDO, a department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed by doubling the amount raised during this time.
The organisation "De Wilde Ganzen" has honoured this effort with a gift for the mobile studio and is to triple all gifts towards the construction of the training and studio facilities.
EO-Metterdaad financed the TOYOTA 4x4 reporter car.
In 2001 the organisation ICCO-Holland financed the production of the six youth-programs on Aids prevention and care as well as the production of six "Çà, c'est la vie" adult programs on Aids prevention and care in 2002.
Moreover ICCO provided the financial support for the three-year training-program of Mr. Vink.
The organisation WACC, (World Association of Christian Communicators) in England contributed in the production of the seven "Çà, c'est la vie" programs on gender issues and financed the acquisition of two cameraÕs and an editing computer for the training programme.
The organisation Tearfund Belgium, financed the first three youth- programs and granted 20% of the production costs of the feature-film on Aids prevention and care. The preparations for the production of a series of five episodes on a family living with AIDS is in good progress.
Co-operation - Networking
In producing these programs we co-operate with experts of other NGO's and institutions. We support their initiatives of educating and raising awareness through the modern media.
Tele-Vie-Deo also enjoys the confidences of the national churches and Christian organisations. The majority of the major denominations and Christian organisations in Burkina Faso are members of Tele-Vie-Deo.
Tele-Vie-Deo is member of WACC (World Association of Christian Communicators) based in London.
Tele-Vie-Deo is affiliated with the PACANET (Panafrican Christian AIDS network). This is a network of organisations working in the area of AIDS prevention and in the field of compassion for the infected and for the affected. Its objective is the exchange of their (human) resources and experiences. A networking-conference for the French speaking African countries is planned for the beginning of next year in Burkina Faso.
Tele-Vie-Deo office in Holland
The support committee in Holland, called "Tele-Vie-Deo" has been recognised as a charity, since 2nd of October 2000 in IJsselstein and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Utrecht No: 30167995.
The goal of Tele-Vie-Deo Holland, is to advise and support the ministry of Tele-Vie-Deo in Burkina Faso. It makes publicity for the production of the TV-programs as well as for the construction of the guesthouse for Tele-Vie-Deo in Burkina Faso. It undertakes activities for building awareness on the challenges of a sustainable development in Africa . This support committee frequently corresponds with the executive body in Burkina Faso.
