Helping the Children of Africa

Aug 8, 17   6:48pm Baby Abu is the 2nd child we've found in such bad condition. The only other starving child we found was baby Fatuma and she couldn't swallow well due to CP. Abu can walk but is weak and sucks his thumb constantly it see ms. He's lucky to be sponsored but his family situation goes beyond normal monthly sponsorship (mom is alone selling only sugar cane) and there is a sister who seems to be about 3.  Abu around 18 months to 2. They are lucky they had a mattress and net at home to share . The area of kamuli where they stay is Buwenge Mpia (the ghetto ) of kamuli. Where a few of our kids stay since rent is cheaper than in the town. its 10 mins or so walk from the tiny downtown. So we are wondering if any members would want to make a donation of any size to help with food, clothing or soap/ hygiene items and meds if needed. This will keep the family afloat for awhile until the mom can settle and figure out what else to do to earn a living. They only moved to t...

7/3/16 11:53 am Imagine what its like to be a 12 year old boy living with HIV. Having your mom take your father to the police and demand that the dad helps with school fees. Luckily in grade 3 you had a friend of your mom who paid your fees but now the child of this friend got cancer so they can't afford to help you any longer. Your mom got tired of raising you and your 14 year old brother and she dumped you at your dads house where many distant relatives live .  Up to 25 people in just a few rooms. You own just 3 pants and 2 shirts and your older bro also shares clothing with you and with several other cousins. If kids are lucky they get 1 new outfit per year . You wore the same uniform or 3 years in a row though the uniform was from a former school so you don't match the other kids. You eat beans and cornmeal at school daily. Rice is served once a day for supper at night.  You family has so many people that most of you kids eat from large plate with your hands....

Buy any one of the items pictured below, bracelets, keyrings, coin pouches etc. They are only $5 and all proceeds benefit the kids in Uganda! Shipping is $1.50 with the USA. These make great Christmas gifts! Thanks!!! Click the yellow "DONATE" BUTTON. Dec 8, 2011. 10:00 am This is Baby Peace she's around 2 years old. She was badly burned last week when she got too close to a pot of boiling water and it fell on her. She is currently at Jinja Children's Hospital in Uganda and she's getting some treatment but her family is so poor and without help they can't afford to pay her medical bills. Below is a photo taken one day before and a day after she was burned. Her condition is not good. If you can make a donation of any amount to help her it would be wonderful. Click on the yellow Donate button. Thanks!