Hello Everyone!
My name is Lubanga Faizo. I am the Director of Hope of Good Hope Children's Center in Bugiri, Uganda. We have 45 children at the center. Uganda has been faced with extreme poverty and families are forced to give up their children as they are not able to provide for them. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cholera, and cancer, and limited access to affordable healthcare has contributed to parental deaths and has increased homelessness amongst children (World Health Organization).
Food insecurity is a huge problem in Uganda. Over 9.5 million people in four countries in East Africa, to include Uganda are experiencing crisis from insufficient food consumption (Food Security Monitor - January 2025).
"… I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside"
Whitney Houston
This is Precious. Like many of the children at Good Hope for Hope Children's Center, she is without parental support. We encourage our partners to undertake the provision of basic education, educational needs, food and medical care. Lubanga Faizo is the Director of Good Hope for Hope Children's Center.
"A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said.
"Christian hope, fulfilled in Jesus and realized in his kingdom, needs us and our commitment, needs our faith expressed in works of charity, needs Christians who do not look the other way," the Pope said Nov. 17, 2024, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Pope in St. Peter's Basilica.
- Uganda is estimated to have over 2.5 million orphans.
- 56% of Uganda's children suffer multiple deprivations.
- At least 10,000 children live on the streets in Uganda
- 950,000 children are affected by HIV.
- Many children become orphans as a result of AIDS.
"We are the ones that must make God's grace shine forth through lives steeped in compassion and charity that become signs of the Lord's presence, always close to the suffering of the poor in order to heal their wounds and transform their fate."
Objective #1
To expand the orphanage at Good Hope for Hope Children's Center and construct a bigger house to accommodate all the children.
Materials
$1,100
Nails
$200
Timber
$700
Total
$2000
Making an appeal to the entire Catholic Church, all world governments and international organizations, the pope said, "Please, let us not forget the poor." According to www.researchgate.net, Islam accounts for approximately 15% of the population in Uganda.
Objective #2
To meet our monthly budget for food and other essential items.
Hello! I am Innocent Ogwal. I am the Director of Hidden Treasures Nursery and Primary School in rural Uganda.
Hidden Treasures Nursery and Primary School is located in rural Uganda. This is the ADWOGONONO Village, Dokolo District Northern Uganda. There are 120 boys and 130 girls in this school. Children in attendance are aged 3 years to 16 years old. There are ten teachers. Teachers salaries are $50 a month. If you ever had to figure out how to survive without an income, if you have ever worked at a job each day as a volunteer, because your employer was unable to pay you, then you understand their plight. Teachers have not been paid in months, yet they continue to teach, hoping that one day, this will not be their reality.
This is where I live. That grass hut behind me is my home. I live amongst the poor and needy. I suffer with them. "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Matthew 8:20. Jesus identified with the poor because he had his own experience of homelessness and deprivation.
Food insecurity is a problem. The school relies on tuition from parents and due to climate change, employment rates are poor. $30 USD purchased 30 kgs or 66 lbs of beans and fed 250 children for one week.
Dr. D. Amina B. Butts is the Director of the Believe Center for Change.
Her journey is truly inspiring and her dedication to lifelong learning and service is commendable. From her academic achievements to her diverse career experiences, she embodies resilience and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Her extensive background as an educator, administrator, pastor, and chaplain demonstrates a deep passion for nurturing and empowering individuals, especially those facing challenges such as incarceration, mental illness, and substance abuse. Her work in various settings, including schools, detention centers, HIV programs, and medical facilities, reflects her unwavering dedication to providing support and guidance to those in need. Furthermore, Dr. Butts' holistic approach to wellness, incorporating practices such as Reiki, yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong, underscores her understanding of the importance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Her founding of the Believe Center for Change further showcases her commitment to creating positive change and fostering personal growth within communities. Overall, Dr. Butts' story is not only fascinating, but also impactful. Her multificated experiences and tireless advocacy for underserved communities around the globe serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to make a difference in the world. --- Shilah Morgana, Kampala, Uganda
Executive Board Members
Rev. Dr. Sindile Dlamini Mathebula
Vice President Emeritus
Mr. Julius Julicie Ssentume
At-Large
Dr. Charneta C. Scott, PhD
Pastor Isai Oliver
Advisory Board Members
Bishop Dorothy Parrish-Harris, Esq.
Bishop Yao Kwabena Rainey Cheeks
Mr. Roy Owens
Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi, Ex-Officio
Dr. Linda Powell, Ex-Officio
Julius Julicie Ssentume is the director of New Hope 4 Children www.newhope-4-children.org located in Masaka, Uganda.
New Hope for Children, Masaka, Uganda is an organization of volunteers who assist communities and children whose lives are punctuated by abandonment, neglect, and mistreatment because of extreme levels of poverty, alcoholism, HIV/AIDS, abandonment and the death of parents and caregivers. These children and their caregivers living with HIV/AIDS often face stigma, depression and lives of desperation.
You can help by donating to support the lives of these children and their caregivers.
Many school age girls are forced to drop out of school because they are unable to take care of hygienic needs related to menstruation. You can help by making a donation to be used for the purchase of sanitary pads. These are reusable sanitary pads distributed to the most vulnerable girls in these rural schools. The pads are reusable for a full year.
You can also help by donating money for school supplies. We appreciate your donation of any amount.
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