Celebrating a Birthday

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For some, you could say; wow that is old celebrating 26 years on this earth, but for me, am choosing to celebrate life, knowing that with time and persistence you get to see and reflect on a life lived with purpose. Last months, I was celebrating my 26th birthday. Time is a gift and you only get it one day, one minute, one second at a time. There aren’t any re-dos, but rather new opportunities to improve where the worst has been recorded.

I haven’t really shared too much of my day to day. It is so different every day really and I feel the Lord is with us. We are running full throttle (probably more mentally than physically). I have come to realize after my years being on earth, if I was going to serve with strength and give all, I need to create something in me, not just a ministry. That is what is in me in these next few months/years as our almighty moves in us and alot happening. That means, teaching children sustainable activities, helping kids wash their clothes, painting their rooms with colors they love, planting flowers that will greet us each and every day, putting up curtains for beauty and privacy as well as creating an area to watch our favorite African sunsets.

You can read about what we are dreaming with God for Children’s Hope Uganda on our blog and website. (We are actually very far behind on designing and updating the website. We are not sure when it will get typed up and uploaded).

Basically, we know our almighty is going to provide our own big and secure house where the kids will stay, enjoy the cold breeze of Kabale and relax from being destructed by the surrounding shall be kicked far. With ‘HIM’, we shall he 8-10 acres in Kabale and begin planning and developing the site for homes and a primary school.

If our goal is to transform a generation in Uganda, we need to impact the kids with hope, love and purpose from an early age during their formative years especially with those who spend more time with the kids than teachers. I see future leaders of Uganda being told every day how much they matter and how much they can accomplish with their focus on Jesus and his incredible purpose for their lives. It seems to be a great long term strategy that will produce the greatest amount of fruit.”

“I think it is time for Children’s Hope Uganda to purchase 10 acres first and build THE BEST kingdom centered, high standard, purpose driven and destiny imparting Christian primary school and a home in Kabale-Uganda with your support.

Village Life

 Many of the children that we are currently working with, live in Kabale where our ministry offices are located and just in villages around it. Typically, the houses are constructed of dirt floors, mud walls and corrugated iron roofs. The primary ethnic group is Bakiga and their most commonly spoken language is Rukiga.

The villages depend on regional diet consisting of maize, beans, potatoes, and fruit. Common health problems in this area include; malaria and AIDS with many adults and youths unemployed. Many work as subsistence farmers where their earnings are less  than 30 dollars per month. This village and the community at large needs educational materials, qualified teachers, clean water and income-generating activities to support the growing population in the area.

Here are some miscellaneous pictures of our last month! Enjoy our kids who are proud for all your support. Wait for their stories.

Name: Brian Age: 13 Gender: Male Grade:Primary 7   Village: Kabale, Uganda

Brian is a 13 year old young man whose father's whereabouts are unknown. He lives with us at children's Hope Uganda in holidays and goes to school boarding. His mum rents a small typical house constructed of dirt floor, mud walls and corrugated iron roofs with one room in town and lives with his other two kids.You can be the person who helps to partner with us; together we can provide encouragement, to shape him to have a bright future.

Village Life:

Brian was picked from the street by Breanne Williams and her team that provides him with basic needs through our ministry. Typical houses are constructed of dirt floors, mud or brick walls and corrugated iron roofs. He is a mukiga as his primary ethnic group speaking Rukiga.

Name:Catherine Age:14 Gender:Female Grade:Primary Seven Village: Keina Village, Rwentobo,  Uganda

Consider sponsoring Catherine today and join our family of sponsors.  Her mother passed away and  the dad run away from home after selling all the property they were left with. She one day wanted to commit suicide at an early age and we discovered she needed love like other kids. She was introduced to our ministry that is giving her a few basic needs. It takes a group of sponsors to help provide the level of care and education our I desires for her, will you partner with us?

Sponsorship is one of the many ways you can make a difference in a child’s life. By working together, we can help provide for Catherine to have a good future!

Name: Kumu Age:  8 Gender:  Female Grade:  Primary one Village: Nyakarambi Village, Kabale, Uganda

Kumu is a staying with her grand mother struggling hard. She is behind in school, because she hasn't had the money to pay for school. She is also struggling health wise, since she doesn't receive much nourishment and her cleanliness is poor.

Name: Asiimwe Gender: Male Peter Grade:  Primary 4  Village: Omukati Village, Ntungamo, Uganda

Peter lives with us Children's Hope Uganda after being picked from the streets of Kabale. His dad lost his arm in a vehicle accident. His mum is working hard to raise the rest 5 siblings and its really very hard for her. Her income is below $20 a months and  other siblings. Life is hard for this family as they currently only have one simple meal of porridge each day.

Consider sponsoring Peter today and join our family of sponsors. It takes a group of sponsors to help provide the level of care and education our ministry desires for Peter.

Sponsorship is one of the many ways you can make a difference in a child’s life. By working together, we can help Peter.

April is child sponsorship month at children's Hope Uganda, and we need your help!  We believe that changing "one child’s life" can transform a school, a village, a country and our world!  NEVER forget the power of one! Our goal is to transform at least 10 children’s lives this month with the gift of sponsorship. Thanks to Eva Tufte for picking one of the faces above. Restoring hope to the hopeless!