12 Children now have sponsors, this is a true blessing from God. We have provided hope for these children and their families. Through the sponsorship program the children have received mosquito nets a hog or a goat, gifts and letters from their sponsors. Their school fees have been paid and the school has received steady income that pays the teachers monthly salary and feeds the students porridge daily and 1 special meal a week.
The goal this year is to have 40 children sponsored. This would cover the schools monthly operating costs.
The sponsorship program - $25.00 a month or $300.00 a year. You will receive letters, pictures and information about your child. It is powerful and amazing to see what a small amount of money can do to change a child, change a family, change a school, change a village.
The teachers have identified 5 of the neediest children for sponsorship.
Vincent Seninde - baby class
Joyce Nasazi - Primary 1
Ruth Najingo - Primary 4
Tony Kavuma - Primary 6
Kasozi Godfrey- Primary 2
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Womens Sewing Business
We met with the women and the youth several times during my visit. On Saturday Pastor Lydia, went into Kampala very early to purchase the sewing machines. She then arranged to have a pick-up truck bring them to the church. 4 machines were purchase 3 different types. 2 old singer sewing machine (like my grandmother had- no electricity needed) a binding machine and a heavy duty machine. The women were very excited I then taught them how to make pot holders using a loom, They called them table mats and come up with several ideas for additional products.
Next step for the sewing business is to find a place to rent. The rent is about $150.00 per month. I am selling jewelry, and other products to raise this money until they are bring in enough money to cover the rent.
The young girls were very excited about having pen pals from the US so if you are interested let me know!
There were also interested in learning how to use Computers, knitting and sewing. We have put a plan in place to take care of these requests.
Julie (my personal chef) taught the girls how to make friendship bracelets they were amazing coming up with new designs.
Together I had an amazing time with my Ugandan Sister and daughters.
On Sunday they gave me a gift of flowers made from beads amazing!
Next step for the sewing business is to find a place to rent. The rent is about $150.00 per month. I am selling jewelry, and other products to raise this money until they are bring in enough money to cover the rent.
The young girls were very excited about having pen pals from the US so if you are interested let me know!
There were also interested in learning how to use Computers, knitting and sewing. We have put a plan in place to take care of these requests.
Julie (my personal chef) taught the girls how to make friendship bracelets they were amazing coming up with new designs.
Together I had an amazing time with my Ugandan Sister and daughters.
On Sunday they gave me a gift of flowers made from beads amazing!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
My Arrival in Uganda
During my entire trip God was in control and I was truly blessed!
When I left Boston my luggage weighed as much as I did. My flight though long was uneventful. When I arrived at the airport in Entebbe I was greeted by my Ugandan Family -Hope, Andrian, Lydia, Rose, Julie, Nickolas,Isaac,Steven, Phiona, Agnes and Warren. They surrounded me and cared for me the entire week. Rose, Julie and Steven stayed with me at the apartment. I consider myself an early riser, I wake up at 6:00 am every day. When I woke up they were already up and my breakfast was ready for me.
Rose and Agnes would make sure Steven was ready for school. He is in the first grade. School starts at 7:00 am and ends at 4:30.
The first morning is one of 2 times that I was afraid. A bug the size of a mouse ran across my foot. It scurried into the girls bed room so I went running in to tell them that a big bug was in their room. They laughed and said "Oh Mommy Sandy that is not a big bug." I knew I did not want to see a big bug.
Wednesday we were off to the Orphanage bringing with us a big bag of candy and biscuit's and several bags of school supplies for the teachers.
When we arrived there was a sea of children with purple back packs that the Sunday School children from TCC had provided the children. The children were lined up forming a path for us to walk through. They were cheering and chanting my name Mommy Sandy. I can't begin to describe the emotions that I was feeling. For as far as I could see there were desperately needy children without shoes, worn out clothes, skin disease, extended bellies cheering. I felt intense joy at the same time intense sadness. At the end of the path of children there was a ribbon for me to cut a dedication ceremony for the school.
We started the greetings and the rain started. 240 children teachers and our team all crammed into a classroom that could hold 50 students comfortably. The joy did not fade. We greeted the children then they went to their classrooms where we visited each classroom and passed out candy and biscuit's. Each child bowed and thanked us when they were given a small piece of candy.
At 3:00 the children enjoyed a special meal rice and beans. We then had another assembly where we presented the Director and the teachers with the school supplies.
Day 2
Thursday- On our way to the Orphanage we stopped to do some shopping for the special meal they would have on Friday, 25 pounds of rice and tomatoes to cook the beef in.
Thursday was the day were doing home visits for the Sponsored children. It started raining as we were heading to the school. The roads are red clay that wash away and becomes very slippery and filled with pot holes when it rains.
When we arrive at the school the sponsored children are all gathered into the office. It is very cramped, wet and dark. The village has no electricity the office is in the old building and the roof leaks and it was very dark. I passed out the gifts the sponsors sent and let the children know how much they are loved by their sponsoring families. (Consider sponsoring a child)
The rain is washing out the roads so the decision is made to visit the children's homes that are closest to the school. 6 Sponsored children The Head Mistress Maurine and Esther all get in the van. After driving for 20 minutes we are close to the first child's home Alice, but the road is washed out so the van can't make it. Alice gets out and walks home.
The next stop is another 20 minutes we visit Miracles home. Miracles Aunt is there to greet us. Miracle is very excited about showing us her hog she received as a gift. There are several babies in the care of Miracles Aunt and it is obvious that it is a sacrifice for Miracle to attend school.
Next visit Gregory, when we arrive his siblings are washing their uniform and dishes out side. His guardian is taking care of the baby. Everything is done very manually and it is obvious again that it is a sacrifice allowing Geofrey to attend school.
The rain is coming down really hard as we are heading to the next stop Olivias, again the road leading to Olivias is washed out so Olivia gets out to walk home.
Next stop is Nasani another 20 minute ride over very rutty slippery roads. (I was glad I was not in the Van when it turned around.) We arrive at Nasanis home he is now living with a gurdian. After the visit I found out that Nasani has been sickly and has been sent home from school several times. We are arranging a Doctors visit for Nasani.
The rain is coming down and the roads are very rutty and washed out a decision needs to be made bring the teachers and the last student back to the school or go to Masitulas home. Masitula really wanted us to visit her home. Maurine and Esther agreed to take a Boda Boda back to the school so we could do the final home visit. Boda Boda is a motor scooter which both would get on the back of and travel back to the school on the washed out slippery roads in the rain. The Head Mistress and teachers are AMAZING!
We visited Masitulas home, she is very excited about her visitors and gathers her step mother and sisters. Masitula is absolutely a joy, she sings in the Choir, was serving us, caring for the younger children and always has a smile on her face. Out of all the Orphans Masitula has the saddest story, too evil to even post, this little girl is an inspiration to me.
After we dropped off Masitula, the roads were very BAD, I truly thought we would end up in a ditch or stuck. Jesus took the wheel, and we made it out of the village safely.
Day 3
When we arrived at the orphanage a special program was planned for us. PLUS a surprise! One of the sponsored children was no longer at the school many times children are trades for slaves. She was found and returned to the school. That was one of the highlights of the week. Jesus gave us an example that the Shepard would leave 99 sheep to find one lost sheep. Ritah was found!
Parents Teachers and members of the church were all present for the special program.
The School choir sang, I was in the presence of Heavens Angels! There faces were radiant as they sang. They danced traditional tribal dances. It was one of the most memorable moments of the week.
The church choir also sang and danced it was very special. They put so much energy an enthusiasm into their traditional dancing it was impressive. After the program Hope and I spoke with the Parents and staff. I praise them for the changes made.
I am VERY impressed with the Head Mistress Maurine and the changes she made at the school. The children are happy attendance is better the children are involved with the school, they have a school Netball team for the girls, that made it to the tournament, a football team for the boys, school choir, parents committees, the school is use by a church many of the children attend.
THE BIGGEST accomplishment is the first 4 graduating students. The students, teachers and parents have all worked very hard to achieve this goal. I promised them that I would do everything I can to provide the students scholarships. Without a scholarship their education would end at the 7th grade. (Please pray God provides a way).
We then went to the water tank to take a picture. The teachers, students and cooks are all very excited about, this gift that will make their lives so much easier! Thank you to the Burlington Cricket Club and Trinity Covenant Church members for making a dream come true.
We then met with the teachers to find out what their greatest needs are.
Number 1 Closing in the classrooms, currently they have to carry the chairs and desks into the storage area at the end of everyday and set them up again in the morning. The windows and doors are being put in this week.
Number 2 Enough desks and chairs for all of the students. Being built this week.
Number 3 A new building the school has out grown the 2 buildings that they have and are still using the old school which is falling down.
They are coming up with a plan for a building that has class rooms that can be converted into an assembly area, Office, medical room and library.
To end the visit and the week the children were all provided a special meal rice, beans and beef.
Leaving the school was sad, I wished my stay was longer so I could get to know more of the teachers, students and their families.
When I left Boston my luggage weighed as much as I did. My flight though long was uneventful. When I arrived at the airport in Entebbe I was greeted by my Ugandan Family -Hope, Andrian, Lydia, Rose, Julie, Nickolas,Isaac,Steven, Phiona, Agnes and Warren. They surrounded me and cared for me the entire week. Rose, Julie and Steven stayed with me at the apartment. I consider myself an early riser, I wake up at 6:00 am every day. When I woke up they were already up and my breakfast was ready for me.
Rose and Agnes would make sure Steven was ready for school. He is in the first grade. School starts at 7:00 am and ends at 4:30.
The first morning is one of 2 times that I was afraid. A bug the size of a mouse ran across my foot. It scurried into the girls bed room so I went running in to tell them that a big bug was in their room. They laughed and said "Oh Mommy Sandy that is not a big bug." I knew I did not want to see a big bug.
Wednesday we were off to the Orphanage bringing with us a big bag of candy and biscuit's and several bags of school supplies for the teachers.
When we arrived there was a sea of children with purple back packs that the Sunday School children from TCC had provided the children. The children were lined up forming a path for us to walk through. They were cheering and chanting my name Mommy Sandy. I can't begin to describe the emotions that I was feeling. For as far as I could see there were desperately needy children without shoes, worn out clothes, skin disease, extended bellies cheering. I felt intense joy at the same time intense sadness. At the end of the path of children there was a ribbon for me to cut a dedication ceremony for the school.
We started the greetings and the rain started. 240 children teachers and our team all crammed into a classroom that could hold 50 students comfortably. The joy did not fade. We greeted the children then they went to their classrooms where we visited each classroom and passed out candy and biscuit's. Each child bowed and thanked us when they were given a small piece of candy.
At 3:00 the children enjoyed a special meal rice and beans. We then had another assembly where we presented the Director and the teachers with the school supplies.
Day 2
Thursday- On our way to the Orphanage we stopped to do some shopping for the special meal they would have on Friday, 25 pounds of rice and tomatoes to cook the beef in.
Thursday was the day were doing home visits for the Sponsored children. It started raining as we were heading to the school. The roads are red clay that wash away and becomes very slippery and filled with pot holes when it rains.
When we arrive at the school the sponsored children are all gathered into the office. It is very cramped, wet and dark. The village has no electricity the office is in the old building and the roof leaks and it was very dark. I passed out the gifts the sponsors sent and let the children know how much they are loved by their sponsoring families. (Consider sponsoring a child)
The rain is washing out the roads so the decision is made to visit the children's homes that are closest to the school. 6 Sponsored children The Head Mistress Maurine and Esther all get in the van. After driving for 20 minutes we are close to the first child's home Alice, but the road is washed out so the van can't make it. Alice gets out and walks home.
The next stop is another 20 minutes we visit Miracles home. Miracles Aunt is there to greet us. Miracle is very excited about showing us her hog she received as a gift. There are several babies in the care of Miracles Aunt and it is obvious that it is a sacrifice for Miracle to attend school.
Next visit Gregory, when we arrive his siblings are washing their uniform and dishes out side. His guardian is taking care of the baby. Everything is done very manually and it is obvious again that it is a sacrifice allowing Geofrey to attend school.
The rain is coming down really hard as we are heading to the next stop Olivias, again the road leading to Olivias is washed out so Olivia gets out to walk home.
Next stop is Nasani another 20 minute ride over very rutty slippery roads. (I was glad I was not in the Van when it turned around.) We arrive at Nasanis home he is now living with a gurdian. After the visit I found out that Nasani has been sickly and has been sent home from school several times. We are arranging a Doctors visit for Nasani.
The rain is coming down and the roads are very rutty and washed out a decision needs to be made bring the teachers and the last student back to the school or go to Masitulas home. Masitula really wanted us to visit her home. Maurine and Esther agreed to take a Boda Boda back to the school so we could do the final home visit. Boda Boda is a motor scooter which both would get on the back of and travel back to the school on the washed out slippery roads in the rain. The Head Mistress and teachers are AMAZING!
We visited Masitulas home, she is very excited about her visitors and gathers her step mother and sisters. Masitula is absolutely a joy, she sings in the Choir, was serving us, caring for the younger children and always has a smile on her face. Out of all the Orphans Masitula has the saddest story, too evil to even post, this little girl is an inspiration to me.
After we dropped off Masitula, the roads were very BAD, I truly thought we would end up in a ditch or stuck. Jesus took the wheel, and we made it out of the village safely.
Day 3
When we arrived at the orphanage a special program was planned for us. PLUS a surprise! One of the sponsored children was no longer at the school many times children are trades for slaves. She was found and returned to the school. That was one of the highlights of the week. Jesus gave us an example that the Shepard would leave 99 sheep to find one lost sheep. Ritah was found!
Parents Teachers and members of the church were all present for the special program.
The School choir sang, I was in the presence of Heavens Angels! There faces were radiant as they sang. They danced traditional tribal dances. It was one of the most memorable moments of the week.
The church choir also sang and danced it was very special. They put so much energy an enthusiasm into their traditional dancing it was impressive. After the program Hope and I spoke with the Parents and staff. I praise them for the changes made.
I am VERY impressed with the Head Mistress Maurine and the changes she made at the school. The children are happy attendance is better the children are involved with the school, they have a school Netball team for the girls, that made it to the tournament, a football team for the boys, school choir, parents committees, the school is use by a church many of the children attend.
THE BIGGEST accomplishment is the first 4 graduating students. The students, teachers and parents have all worked very hard to achieve this goal. I promised them that I would do everything I can to provide the students scholarships. Without a scholarship their education would end at the 7th grade. (Please pray God provides a way).
We then went to the water tank to take a picture. The teachers, students and cooks are all very excited about, this gift that will make their lives so much easier! Thank you to the Burlington Cricket Club and Trinity Covenant Church members for making a dream come true.
We then met with the teachers to find out what their greatest needs are.
Number 1 Closing in the classrooms, currently they have to carry the chairs and desks into the storage area at the end of everyday and set them up again in the morning. The windows and doors are being put in this week.
Number 2 Enough desks and chairs for all of the students. Being built this week.
Number 3 A new building the school has out grown the 2 buildings that they have and are still using the old school which is falling down.
They are coming up with a plan for a building that has class rooms that can be converted into an assembly area, Office, medical room and library.
To end the visit and the week the children were all provided a special meal rice, beans and beef.
Leaving the school was sad, I wished my stay was longer so I could get to know more of the teachers, students and their families.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Uganda 2010
My trip as I envision it.
Leave Boston 7:05 10/11- Flight 6030 KLM
Arrive Amsterdam 11:00 am 10/12
Leave Amsterdam flight 561
Arrive Entebbe 7:50 pm 10/12
Leave Entebbe 9:50 10/17 Flight 562
Arrive Amsterdam 5:15am
Leave Amsterdam flight 6031 2:00 Pm
Arrive Boston 4:00 PM 10/18
Tuesday Evening I would like to go straight to the Guest Suites and visit.
During the time we are travelling in the van we can take time to discuss the Sewing business and jewlery business
Wednesday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 Am - 3:30
Greet the children
Visit 2 classrooms read a book
Meet with the teachers and the head master individually
Review the Government test
Review the attendance logs
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Wednesday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 Back to apt.
Thursday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 AM - 3:30
Visit 3 class rooms and read a book to the younger children-have a discussion with the older classes
Meet with the Gurdians
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Thursday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 back to apt
Friday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 Am- 3:30
Visit 3 classrooms read a book to the younger classrooms and have a discussion with grade 6 and 7
Meet with the teacher and say good by
Say goodby to the children
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Friday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 - back to Apt
Saturday-
Purchase Jewelry
Social time with the women
Discuss next steps with Lydia
Sunday - Church - Airport
PRAYERS WELCOMED!
Leave Boston 7:05 10/11- Flight 6030 KLM
Arrive Amsterdam 11:00 am 10/12
Leave Amsterdam flight 561
Arrive Entebbe 7:50 pm 10/12
Leave Entebbe 9:50 10/17 Flight 562
Arrive Amsterdam 5:15am
Leave Amsterdam flight 6031 2:00 Pm
Arrive Boston 4:00 PM 10/18
Tuesday Evening I would like to go straight to the Guest Suites and visit.
During the time we are travelling in the van we can take time to discuss the Sewing business and jewlery business
Wednesday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 Am - 3:30
Greet the children
Visit 2 classrooms read a book
Meet with the teachers and the head master individually
Review the Government test
Review the attendance logs
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Wednesday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 Back to apt.
Thursday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 AM - 3:30
Visit 3 class rooms and read a book to the younger children-have a discussion with the older classes
Meet with the Gurdians
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Thursday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 back to apt
Friday Morning arrive at the Orphanage at 9:00 Am- 3:30
Visit 3 classrooms read a book to the younger classrooms and have a discussion with grade 6 and 7
Meet with the teacher and say good by
Say goodby to the children
Visit some of the sponsored childrens homes
Friday late afternoon
5:00 - 6:30- Meet with Lydia and the youth (I am still working on the plan)
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 meet with Lydia and the Women
Book we will be using to for our discussions - You are not alone. (I have asked the Covenant to provide books)
8:30 - back to Apt
Saturday-
Purchase Jewelry
Social time with the women
Discuss next steps with Lydia
Sunday - Church - Airport
PRAYERS WELCOMED!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Returning to Uganda
Hello blog readers,
I will be returning to Uganda on October 11th. This weekend at the women's retreat we raised enough money to purchase 7 sewing machines for the ladies.
3 weeks ago the Women from Uganda identified this as a business opportunity they would like to pursue. God hand is in the success!
I will be returning to Uganda on October 11th. This weekend at the women's retreat we raised enough money to purchase 7 sewing machines for the ladies.
3 weeks ago the Women from Uganda identified this as a business opportunity they would like to pursue. God hand is in the success!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Semester Break
The Christian Mission Academy semester ended last week. They will return mid September.
During the break the school will have windows, doors and a new bathroom installed. New benches will be added to the class rooms. The children will now all have a place to sit. The teachers will no longer need to carry there supplies to the storage area every night.
During the break the school will have windows, doors and a new bathroom installed. New benches will be added to the class rooms. The children will now all have a place to sit. The teachers will no longer need to carry there supplies to the storage area every night.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
August 7th update
The children received their backpacks this week. The pictures are priceless the younger children have no idea what the back packs are for, there facial expressions look very confused. LOL I am sure they will get the hang of using them. They all enjoyed the lollipops.
2 more children are sponsored! Praise GOD!
6 children did not return to school, they are battling many illnesses malaria, anemia, tumors, abdominal pain, skin disease. Please keep them in your prayers!
Stephine
Phiona
Fred
Maurine
Faroug
Steven
An additional 16 children received mosquito nets thanks to 2 people make a special donations.
2 more children are sponsored! Praise GOD!
6 children did not return to school, they are battling many illnesses malaria, anemia, tumors, abdominal pain, skin disease. Please keep them in your prayers!
Stephine
Phiona
Fred
Maurine
Faroug
Steven
An additional 16 children received mosquito nets thanks to 2 people make a special donations.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sponsorship Program
Hello All,
Last July we started a sponsorship program for the children of the Christian Academy. The program started with 5 children identified by Pastor Frank, the neediest with the most potential. The program was a huge success. The children have received mosquito nets and last Saturday the children received either a goat or a pig through the sponsorship program.
Through the sponsorship program, other fund raising activities and generous donations the children now have 2 teams the boys football team and the girls net ball team, all of the children enjoy participating or watching these activities. All the children in the Academy will receive backpacks. 20 more children will receive mosquito nets. The girls 12 years old or older will receive underwear. They all are learning the love and caring heart of our Lord and Savior, this gives them hope and allows them to dream.
This year the goal is to have at least 40 children sponsored. This will meet the operating cost for the school, and changed the lives of 40 children and their families. Please consider sponsoring a child, I promise you it will be the best $6.25you spend in a week.
Sponsorship Program $25.00 monthly or $300.00 per year.
School receives $20.00 to provide all the children with a daily meal, usually the only meal they will have.
Child receives a gift with the remaining $5.00. The monthly gift of $5.00 is saved until something can be purchased that will improve the child's life. In April the children received mosquito nets and last Saturday they received either a goat or a pig.
Geofrey Kaibwe is the child of the week. Geofrey is 10 years old. He loves to play football and math is his favorite subject.
He suffers from Abdominal pain,malaria, skin disease and has tumors.
Last July we started a sponsorship program for the children of the Christian Academy. The program started with 5 children identified by Pastor Frank, the neediest with the most potential. The program was a huge success. The children have received mosquito nets and last Saturday the children received either a goat or a pig through the sponsorship program.
Through the sponsorship program, other fund raising activities and generous donations the children now have 2 teams the boys football team and the girls net ball team, all of the children enjoy participating or watching these activities. All the children in the Academy will receive backpacks. 20 more children will receive mosquito nets. The girls 12 years old or older will receive underwear. They all are learning the love and caring heart of our Lord and Savior, this gives them hope and allows them to dream.
This year the goal is to have at least 40 children sponsored. This will meet the operating cost for the school, and changed the lives of 40 children and their families. Please consider sponsoring a child, I promise you it will be the best $6.25you spend in a week.
Sponsorship Program $25.00 monthly or $300.00 per year.
School receives $20.00 to provide all the children with a daily meal, usually the only meal they will have.
Child receives a gift with the remaining $5.00. The monthly gift of $5.00 is saved until something can be purchased that will improve the child's life. In April the children received mosquito nets and last Saturday they received either a goat or a pig.
Geofrey Kaibwe is the child of the week. Geofrey is 10 years old. He loves to play football and math is his favorite subject.
He suffers from Abdominal pain,malaria, skin disease and has tumors.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Water
We take water for granted. When the water main broke in Massachusetts it was a big deal. We could not drink the water from the tap, it was a big inconveince.
The children at the Christian Academy have to walk twenty minutes to a boar hole to fetch water. They usually have to wait in line for twenty minutes. The adults in line push a head of them. They then carry the water on their heads home before they walk to school. The boar hole is only open for a short time every day so the water does not run dry. The children often fetch water from swamps because they were not able to fetch it from the boar hole.
The children at the Christian Academy have to walk twenty minutes to a boar hole to fetch water. They usually have to wait in line for twenty minutes. The adults in line push a head of them. They then carry the water on their heads home before they walk to school. The boar hole is only open for a short time every day so the water does not run dry. The children often fetch water from swamps because they were not able to fetch it from the boar hole.
Friday, June 4, 2010
June 4th
I am very grateful that Masitula has a sponsor now! If anyone is interested in sponsoring a child let me know. The school has 210 desperately needy children and only 10 of them have sponsors. s-gannon@hotmail.com.
Or if you would like to make a donation to purchase mosquito nets the cost is $10.00.
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Or if you would like to make a donation to purchase mosquito nets the cost is $10.00.
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Pastor Frank- 5-30-2010
Pastor Frank is visiting us in the U.S. for a month. It is wonderful to see him. I am continuously learning from him. Although what I learn makes me sad. We were talking about the children from the Orphanage and their dreams and childhood memories. He shared one of his happy childhood memories, when he was 13 he remembered having his first piece of bread and how wondreful it tasted. I am sure he was not aware of how his story touched me to the core of my being. It had never occured to me before that many of the children have never tasted a sandwich.
Masitula Namugeyi (age 11) lives with her father. Her father is a drunk, she is usually home alone until late into the night when her father comes home drunk. Her father abuses her. Masitula comes to school hungry but is always anxious to learn. Pastor Frank wants to take her away from her father and have her live with someone else. If she had a sponsor this would be easier. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring her. She is a precious child.
Masitula Namugeyi (age 11) lives with her father. Her father is a drunk, she is usually home alone until late into the night when her father comes home drunk. Her father abuses her. Masitula comes to school hungry but is always anxious to learn. Pastor Frank wants to take her away from her father and have her live with someone else. If she had a sponsor this would be easier. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring her. She is a precious child.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sposored children
Hello All,
The 6 sponsored children received mosquito nets yesterday. This is the first step to help them prevent additional cases of malaria. We need 204 more nets to provide protection for all of the children. My plan is to try to raise enough money every month to provide a mosquito net for at least 10 children.
The 6 sponsored children received mosquito nets yesterday. This is the first step to help them prevent additional cases of malaria. We need 204 more nets to provide protection for all of the children. My plan is to try to raise enough money every month to provide a mosquito net for at least 10 children.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Orphanage update
I have received detailed information on 125 of the students at the Christian Mission Academy.
ONLY 14 of the 125 had no reported major illness
89 students have malaria
44 students have continuous abdominal pain
26 students have problem seeing (they have never had their eyes checked)
8 have continuous chest pain caused by carrying wood and water
1 Child has tumors
1 child has heart problems
ALL 125 students have some kind of skin disease, jiggers, burns, sores or lice
ONLY 14 of the 125 had no reported major illness
89 students have malaria
44 students have continuous abdominal pain
26 students have problem seeing (they have never had their eyes checked)
8 have continuous chest pain caused by carrying wood and water
1 Child has tumors
1 child has heart problems
ALL 125 students have some kind of skin disease, jiggers, burns, sores or lice
Sunday, January 31, 2010
2009 a Year in Review
The Christian Mission Academy Orphanage Program
2009 a Year in Review
2009 started off very rocky, as the year began we became aware of devastating corruption in the village of Baaka that continues to have a long term impact.
Pastor Joseph was tempted by the corruption of money and gave into the temptation.He sold the land and the school we had purchased for them.
An American and his family (whom will remain unnamed because I do not have all of the details) went to the village of Bakka and began working with (paying) Pastor Joseph to identify children that would qualify for adoption. Many rules were broken in the qualification process and 40 children were taken from the Village, 8 children were adopted. The American was identified as being suspicious and the Ugandan Government began to investigate his legitimacy. Pastor Joseph and his family ran and have not been heard from since. The devastation they left behind was overwhelming. Pastor Frank took out a loan and purchased new land (closer to the original school) and started rebuilding.
God does work in mysterious ways. The American Family was an answer to my prayers. While they were in the village of Baaka they tested and vaccinated all of the children. None of the children tested positive for aides. Vaccinating and testing the children is something I had only dreamed of, because building the school was expending all of the money that was raised.
The beginning of May, Pastor Frank notified me, it was urgent to complete the new school, the old school was falling down and the bathrooms were unusable. It would take an additional $4,000.00 dollars to complete the work. My first thought this is IMPOSSIBLE I can’t do fundraising. I don’t have that kind of money and I don’t know anyone who does. God answered another prayer in perfect timing. The Titus Foundation gave the Christian Mission Academy a grant for $4,000.00. Todd delivered the money during his trip the beginning of June.
Todd visited the Christian Mission Academy and handed out the letters to every child. The school was given jump ropes; the teachers were each given small gifts. Todd met with the families/guardians of the children taken. They were angry with us because they thought we were connected with the American team. Todd assured them we were not connected with them and our intentions were to help them.
July we started a pilot sponsorship program. 5 orphans were identified by Pastor Frank as being the neediest. The sponsors pay $25.00 per month or $300.00 per year. $20.00 goes to the school and $5.00 goes to the child’s guardian as a gift. The Sponsor receives a picture of the child receiving the gift and a thank you letter from the child. This program has been successful, Hamilia will be returning to the 7th grade this is a first. Since 2006 no child has returned to the school in the 7th grade they are far more valuable to their guardian family working in the fields or worse.
The pictures below are Miracles home, Winnie receiving her gift.
In October the Christian Mission Academy officially opened! December the plastering and veranda has been completed.
December a year end miracle, I have been haunted all year wondering what happened to the 40 children that were taken, where the children that had been adopted were. On December 30th I learned that 5 of the children were safe. I have seen pictures that show they are happy and loved.
Please pray for these children, they were not allowed to return to school in 2009.
When I was in Uganda I talked with each of them and asked them what their dreams were they all dreamed they would be able to continue on with school some had specific goals:
Nalunkuma Deborah –dreamed of being a tailor
Nakakoway Jackline
Nabouerega Mary – dreamed she could become a nurse
Tumusime Tim
Kiddu Moses
Katumba Henry
These are Pastor Joseph’s children that are now on the run.
Segawa Efrahm
Manasi Peter
Nasali Edith
2009 a Year in Review
2009 started off very rocky, as the year began we became aware of devastating corruption in the village of Baaka that continues to have a long term impact.
Pastor Joseph was tempted by the corruption of money and gave into the temptation.He sold the land and the school we had purchased for them.
An American and his family (whom will remain unnamed because I do not have all of the details) went to the village of Bakka and began working with (paying) Pastor Joseph to identify children that would qualify for adoption. Many rules were broken in the qualification process and 40 children were taken from the Village, 8 children were adopted. The American was identified as being suspicious and the Ugandan Government began to investigate his legitimacy. Pastor Joseph and his family ran and have not been heard from since. The devastation they left behind was overwhelming. Pastor Frank took out a loan and purchased new land (closer to the original school) and started rebuilding.
God does work in mysterious ways. The American Family was an answer to my prayers. While they were in the village of Baaka they tested and vaccinated all of the children. None of the children tested positive for aides. Vaccinating and testing the children is something I had only dreamed of, because building the school was expending all of the money that was raised.
The beginning of May, Pastor Frank notified me, it was urgent to complete the new school, the old school was falling down and the bathrooms were unusable. It would take an additional $4,000.00 dollars to complete the work. My first thought this is IMPOSSIBLE I can’t do fundraising. I don’t have that kind of money and I don’t know anyone who does. God answered another prayer in perfect timing. The Titus Foundation gave the Christian Mission Academy a grant for $4,000.00. Todd delivered the money during his trip the beginning of June.
Todd visited the Christian Mission Academy and handed out the letters to every child. The school was given jump ropes; the teachers were each given small gifts. Todd met with the families/guardians of the children taken. They were angry with us because they thought we were connected with the American team. Todd assured them we were not connected with them and our intentions were to help them.
July we started a pilot sponsorship program. 5 orphans were identified by Pastor Frank as being the neediest. The sponsors pay $25.00 per month or $300.00 per year. $20.00 goes to the school and $5.00 goes to the child’s guardian as a gift. The Sponsor receives a picture of the child receiving the gift and a thank you letter from the child. This program has been successful, Hamilia will be returning to the 7th grade this is a first. Since 2006 no child has returned to the school in the 7th grade they are far more valuable to their guardian family working in the fields or worse.
The pictures below are Miracles home, Winnie receiving her gift.
In October the Christian Mission Academy officially opened! December the plastering and veranda has been completed.
December a year end miracle, I have been haunted all year wondering what happened to the 40 children that were taken, where the children that had been adopted were. On December 30th I learned that 5 of the children were safe. I have seen pictures that show they are happy and loved.
Please pray for these children, they were not allowed to return to school in 2009.
When I was in Uganda I talked with each of them and asked them what their dreams were they all dreamed they would be able to continue on with school some had specific goals:
Nalunkuma Deborah –dreamed of being a tailor
Nakakoway Jackline
Nabouerega Mary – dreamed she could become a nurse
Tumusime Tim
Kiddu Moses
Katumba Henry
These are Pastor Joseph’s children that are now on the run.
Segawa Efrahm
Manasi Peter
Nasali Edith
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