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Burundi

EnglishConnect in Burundi

Summary

January 26, 2022

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints in Burundi, a religious association (“Burundi Association”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in the Republic of Burundi (“Burundi”). The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Burundi. Missionaries in Burundi may also use the EnglishConnect program, which should not create any problems with their visa. The Burundi Association may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Burundi Association provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

Local counsel reviewed the EnglishConnect program in Burundi and did not identify any country specific guidelines. The program should be operated in Burundi according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Burundi. Because BYUPW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Burundi on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Cameroon

EnglishConnect in Cameroon

Summary

June 6, 2021, updated December 3, 2021¹

*This summary applied to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cameroon, a religious association (the “Association”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Cameroon. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Cameroon. Missionaries in Cameroon may also use the EnglishConnect program under their existing visas. The Association may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Association provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in Cameroon was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, there are no country-specific guidelines for the EnglishConnect program in Cameroon, but it should be operated according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. ²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Cameroon. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Cameroon on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – In November 2021, EnglishConnect proposed broad paid advertising of the program. On November 11, 2021, Kirton McConkie attorney Karen Taylor DelPriore held a call with local counsel Evans Muna of Muna, Muna & Associates, where counsel confirmed that there are no legal issues with broad advertising of EnglishConnect, or with the program generally. This summary was updated on December 3, 2021 to reflect that conversation.
2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using their Church Account, they do not need to be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Central African Republic

EnglishConnect in Central African Republic

Summary

November 7, 2023

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Central African Republic (the “CAR Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in the Central Africa Republic. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in the Central Africa Republic. Missionaries in the Central Africa Republic may also use the EnglishConnect program as long as the program remains part of the charitable and educational activities of the CAR Church, and as long as the activities are free and generate no profits. The CAR Church may issue OGC approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the CAR Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in the Central Africa Republic was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, it should be operated with the following country-specific guidelines:

Central African Republic laws on advertising require all promotions or advertisements to respect public order and not be misleading.

In addition to the country-specific guidelines above, the program should be operated in the Central Africa Republic according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in the Central Africa Republic. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for the Central Africa Republic on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Democratic Republic of Congo

EnglishConnect in Democratic Republic of Congo

Summary

February 20, 2018

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

1. Legal Entity:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Democratic Republic of Congo (the “DR Congo Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DR Congo Church has the corporate authority to administer the EnglishConnect program.

2. Regulations and Licensing Requirements:
The DR Congo Church is not subject to any regulations or licensing requirements, including but not limited to those for education, when it administers the EnglishConnect program.

3. Tax Consequences:
The DR Congo Church is not subject to any tax consequences or reporting obligations if it administers the EnglishConnect program so long as it offers these courses free of charge. Administering the EnglishConnect program will not jeopardize the DR Congo Church’s current tax exempt status and activities can take place in meetinghouses without jeopardizing their property tax exemptions. There are no tax consequences or reporting requirements arising from the nominal charge for course materials.

4. Other:
Other than those listed below, there are no legal issues arising from the DR Congo Church’s administration of the EnglishConnect program in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

a. Parental Consent. The DR Congo Church should obtain written consent from the parent/guardian of all EnglishConnect participants under the age of 18 before they can participate in the EnglishConnect program.
b. Missionary Visas. Missionaries may teach EnglishConnect courses in the Democratic Republic of Congo without causing issues with their existing visas.
c. Certificates. The DR Congo Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. Issuing certificates of completion will not subject the DR Congo Church to additional laws or regulations.
d. Participant Disclosure. We recommend that the DR Congo Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials. This can be accomplished by including such language in the standard online registration materials.

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Ethiopia

EnglishConnect in Ethiopia

Summary

March 20, 2019

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ethiopia, a local association (the “Ethiopian Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Ethiopia, as long as the EnglishConnect program is free to participants and staffed by volunteers. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Ethiopian Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in Ethiopia was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, it should be operated with the following country-specific guidelines:

EnglishConnect groups should be advertised only by word of mouth or announcements at Church meetings.
All EnglishConnect participants who are not already members of the Church should be noted as official investigators in missionary records.¹

In addition to the country-specific guidelines above, the program should be operated in Ethiopia according to the following general program guidelines:

Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

1 – The Charities and Societies Proclamation No. 621/2009 requires proper registration for charitable organizations that provide services to the general public. As long as the EnglishConnect program is carried out in accordance with the guidelines above, it should not fall under this regulation.
2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using a Church Account, he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Gabon

EnglishConnect in Gabon

Summary

April 22, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Gabonese Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious association (the “Association”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Gabon. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Gabon. Missionaries in Gabon may also use the EnglishConnect program as part of their teaching without jeopardizing their visas or resident cards. The Association may advertise the EnglishConnect program to the general public through both traditional advertising (e.g., newspaper, radio, television, etc.) and social media channels. Handbills, posters on Church property,¹ announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are also acceptable.

The Association may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Association provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

Local counsel reviewed the EnglishConnect program in Gabon and did not identify any country specific guidelines. Accordingly, the program should be operated in Gabon according to the following general program guidelines:

Any advertising of the EnglishConnect program must include (i) the name of the Church, (ii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are provided free of charge, and (iii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Global Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. ²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
As of the date of this summary, neither PathwayConnect nor EnglishConnect 3 have been reviewed or approved in Gabon.

1 – Local authorities’ permission is required to place promotional posters in public places.
2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using their Church Account, they do not need to be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Kenya

EnglishConnect in Kenya

Summary

June 28, 2018, updated April 26, 2021¹

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kenya, a registered trustees society (the “Kenyan Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Kenya. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Kenya. The Kenyan Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Kenyan Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Kenya has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Kenya. In November 2020, local counsel provided guidance on missionary use of the EnglishConnect program and advised that missionaries in Kenya may use the EnglishConnect program as part of their teaching as long as they hold a valid Class I permit or special pass, which we understand is the type of visa that full time missionaries hold as of the date of this summary.² The Kenyan Church may also advertise the EnglishConnect program to the general public through both traditional advertising (e.g., newspaper, radio, television, etc.) and social media channels. Handbills, posters on Church property,³ announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are also acceptable.

In addition, the EnglishConnect program should be operated in Kenya according to the following guidelines:

Any advertising of the EnglishConnect program must include (i) the name of the Church, (ii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are provided free of charge, and (iii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Global Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.⁴
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Kenya. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Kenya on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – This summary was originally drafted on June 28, 2018, and updated on April 22, 2021 to include information about missionary use of the EnglishConnect novice programs.
2 – If missionaries hold tourist visas, they are not permitted to teach EnglishConnect courses.
3 – The Kenyan Church must obtain an outdoor advertising license to carry out outdoor advertising (e.g., commissioning billboards or placing promotional posters outside of Church property).
4 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using their Church Account, they do not need to be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Republic of Congo

EnglishConnect in the Republic of Congo

Summary

August 18, 2020

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Congo, a Congolese association (the “Congo Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in the Republic of Congo (the “Congo”). The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in the Congo. Missionaries in the Congo may also use the EnglishConnect program, as long as they are not compensated. The Congo Church may issue OGC- approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Congo Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in the Congo was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, there are no country-specific guidelines for EnglishConnect in the Congo. The program should be operated in the Congo according to the following general program guidelines:

No mass media advertising of the program targeting the general public:
- I.e., no newspaper, radio, or broadly distributed social media advertising;
- Handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are acceptable.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in the Congo. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for the Congo on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

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Rwanda

EnglishConnect in Rwanda

Summary

April 26, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rwanda, a Rwandan religious-based organization (the “Rwandan Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Rwanda. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Rwanda. Missionaries in Rwanda may also use the EnglishConnect program as part of their missionary activity. The Rwandan Church may advertise the EnglishConnect program to the general public through both traditional advertising (e.g., newspaper, radio, television, etc.) and social media channels. Handbills, posters on Church property, ¹ announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are also acceptable.

The Rwandan Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Rwandan Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

Local counsel reviewed the EnglishConnect program in Rwanda and did not identify any country specific guidelines. Accordingly, the program should be operated in Rwanda according to the following general program guidelines:

Any advertising of the EnglishConnect program must include (i) the name of the Church, (ii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are provided free of charge, and (iii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Global Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. ²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Rwanda. Because BYUPW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Rwanda on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

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Tanzania

EnglishConnect in Tanzania

Summary

April 26, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Registered Trustees of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tanzania, a Tanzanian registered trustees society (the “Registered Trustees”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Tanzania. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Tanzania. Missionaries in Tanzania may also use the EnglishConnect program as part of their teaching, and such use will not jeopardize their existing visas. The Registered Trustees may advertise the EnglishConnect program to the general public through both traditional advertising (e.g., newspaper, radio, television, etc.) and social media channels. Handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are also acceptable.

The Registered Trustees may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Registered Trustees provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

Local counsel reviewed the EnglishConnect program in Tanzania and did not identify any country-specific guidelines. Accordingly, the program should be operated in Tanzania according to the following general program guidelines:

Any advertising of the EnglishConnect program must include (i) the name of the Church, (ii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are provided free of charge, and (iii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Global Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Tanzania. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Tanzania on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using their Church Account, they do not need to be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Uganda

EnglishConnect in Uganda

Summary

June 28, 2018

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uganda, a Ugandan non-governmental organization (the “Ugandan Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Uganda. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Uganda. The Ugandan Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Ugandan Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Uganda has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel - International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Uganda.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in Uganda according to the following guidelines:

No mass media advertising of the program targeting the general public:
- I.e., no newspaper, radio, or broadly distributed social media advertising;
- Handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are acceptable.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form on the Leaders page of the englishconnect.org website):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by online download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction). Note: If the courses are implemented as designed, always including the gospel lesson or My Foundation for Self-Reliance lesson at the end of each class, this requirement will be met.
Follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides, which include the use of the registration system (when available) to ensure data privacy.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

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