If you want to read more about the history, education and other information, read Compassion's page on Uganda.
Compassion asks that we pray for three things for these kids here:
1) Please pray for the children and families who were evicted from their homes and are now homeless. Pray for God to provide for their needs in this time of transition.
2) Pray that Compassion can continue to train parents to learn skills that will provide financial stability for their homes and safety for their children.
3) Pray for the more than 12 million children in Africa who suffer from AIDS. Pray that Compassion staff will know how to meet the unique needs of these families.
And for some beautiful photos of Uganda, check out Compassion's Flickr album here.
COMPASSION IN UGANDA
If you want to read a thorough description of Compassion's work in Uganda, read their ministry highlight here.
I love learning more about the churches and projects where our kids are involved. You can read more about the pastors here: Pastors in Uganda: Is Willingness to Serve Enough?
This is a challenging post that shares about the Batwa people of Uganda: Where Beauty and Extreme Poverty Meet.
Here is a fun post about how the Leadership Development Students (LDP) are investing into the lives of sponsored children: Equipping Emerging Leaders Through Service Opportunities.
Compassion provides vocational training to many of their kids and you can learn more about it through this post: What Do Sponsored Children Do When College is Not an Option?
Compassion's Complementary Interventions (CIV) is helping to create Food Security in Uganda! I love reading about Compassion's additional programs.
This is an eye-opening article about HIV and AIDS in Uganda. I recommend reading it if you have a child there.
INDIVIDUAL STORIES
Margaret Makhoha was a sponsored child and is now a Ugandan senator! You read about her here and watch her story below:
Akite's entire family is being helped via his sponsorship! Check out his story: One Child Sponsorship Helps an Entire Family.
Olive is currently a social worker in the United States--but she was also sponsored by Compassion. Her story is inspiring: Living to Know Christ More. You can also watch her story below:
David was also a sponsored child and was released from poverty: Former Sponsored Child Becomes an Entrepreneur Success Story.
Hannifah's story is challenging: Living with HIV: One Mother's Journey.
Lawrence was a sponsored child and is now an LDP student: From "Cry Baby" to Respected Leader.
It's always fun to hear about sponsors visiting their kids! Check out this post where Shauna meets her sponsored child, Saddam: Sadaam {it's more than a sponsorship}.
Peter has been a pastor in Uganda for over 13 years and you can read his story here: A Profile of Courage: Pastor Peter Mugabi.
Fancy has a powerful story: Overcoming Abuse Through the Love of Jesus.
Patrick is an LDP student and committed to integrity--watch his story below:
And if you ever wonder how Compassion is combating malaria, read Anite's story: Treatments for Malaria -- What Helps Children?
Check out this story: Mistaff Meets His Sponsor.
And here is another story shared Joanita's story--she is an LDP graduate:
This post gives insight into a typical day in the life of a child: A Typical School Day for Brenda.
I enjoy hearing the perspective of Compassion staff in country and here are two testimonies from staff: Inside Uganda with Jessica Masanganzira and Inside Uganda with Patience Musiime.
The Compassion Bloggers went to Uganda in 2008 and they are going again in 2014! I love reading their posts and picked out my two favorites:
* In Which I Am Humbled Again and Again: There are lots of sights and sounds from Uganda that will stay with me forever, but for some reason last Tuesday’s home visit seems to be on constant replay in my mind. I can’t think of anything in recent memory that has affected me so profoundly, and every single time I close my eyes to rest or to try to sleep, I see a mental slideshow of that afternoon. More...
* Our Boy: Yesterday I met the boy we sponsor through Compassion. All this time we thought his name was Mukanga Dissan, but it turns out that Dissan is actually his first name.
We all met at a well-known Chinese food restaurant (yes, I came to Africa to eat Chinese food), and the Compassion workers brought in the children. Dissan looked a little nervous, until I approached him. He saw the soccer ball I was carrying for him, and his face broke into a smile so big it could light up this hemisphere. He couldn’t even bring himself to put down the soccer ball for the first 30 minutes. More...
Here is an interesting post with questions 10 questions that the bloggers answered: 10 Questions from Uganda.
FOOD
Compassion's website shares this information about food in Uganda:
"Ugandans eat many foods, including bananas, corn, rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, beans and indigenous vegetables.
Peanut Soup
1-1/2 cups dry unsalted peanuts
3 cups chicken stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
salt
1 tsp. soy sauce
1-1/2 cups milk, scalded
croutons
In a blender or food processor, combine the peanuts and some chicken stock. Puree. In a saucepan, combine the pureed peanuts, the remainder of the chicken stock, onion, hot pepper sauce and salt to taste. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the soy sauce and milk, and continue cooking over low heat for another five minutes. Garnish with croutons and serve hot. Yields six appetizer-size servings."
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Compassion's website shares a post the following information about holidays in Uganda:
"New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Liberation Day, Jan. 26
Women's Day, March 8
Easter Week, March/April
Labor Day, May 1
Martyrs' Day, June 3
Heroes' Day, June 9
Independence Day, Oct. 9
Christmas, Dec. 25: The Christmas season is the most important holiday of the year in Uganda and is very festive. Shopping is popular and usually begins the first week of December. Gifts, clothes and Christmas cards are purchased. Caroling is also popular.
Uganda also observes Muslim holidays."
AVAILABLE KIDS
Please be praying for the kids of Uganda who are still waiting for sponsors.
Meet Abigael, who's 5.
Abigael's birthday is September 14. Abigael lives with her grandfather and her grandmother. Her grandfather is sometimes employed as a laborer and her grandmother is sometimes employed as a laborer. Abigael works at home carrying water, gathering firewood and teaching others. Abigael is not presently attending school. Ping pong, singing and telling stories are her favorite activities. She also attends church activities regularly. To sponsor Abigael, click here.
And meet Luzze, who's 9.
Luzze's birthday is February 18. Luzze makes his home with his mother. Carrying water, gathering firewood and teaching others are his household duties. His mother is sometimes employed as a seller in the market. There are 4 children in the family. For fun, Luzze enjoys rolling a hoop, ping pong and soccer. He attends church activities regularly and is in primary school where his performance is average. To sponsor Luzze, click here.
To see more available kids from Uganda, please click page.
(Note: all facts & photos are taken from Compassion's website and blog.)
