Helping the Children of Africa

May 13, 2013 7:53pm Below are true stories of some of the kids who attend school in Jinja and they have found sponsors in our charity. One child was sent to live at school and her little brother was sent to live with a neighbor since their mom can't afford to pay rent. The mom used to come and dig in the school garden to make some money and she would  even eat at school since she couldn't afford food either.  Two kids had a fire at their home last week . T hey have said there was some damage to the home and it will need to be repaired but no one was hurt, They did lose almost all of their possessions in the fire which wasn't much to begin with. Many of these families barely have anything. One boy was abused by his uncle and made to work everyday and missed a lot of school.  He had no parents to care for him.  One girl was given away by her father who got tired of raising her and was then abused by her aunt who cut her arm.  Several hav...

Feb 18, 11:23 am I remember the little girl at school who hung her head when I said where is your bed. Another child said "She doesn't have one". She showed me her mattress that she puts on the dorm floor each night just like several of the other girls. They sleep 2  people to each twin size mattress. Sometimes more. She has no home and no family that wanted her. They were tired of her so she lives permanently at school until finishing grade 7 when she can move on to high school. There are so many kids like her. One's who need attention no matter their age. Even the teenage boys at the school liked playing with hot wheels cars and they always asked a lot of questions about their sponsors. It's hard to be a kid when there are no adults who can give advice and encouragement to them daily. It's a hard culture to live in also when kids aren't treated as the important people they are. So many kids are abused by relatives who don't want them. No ...

Some of you may wonder if it really helps when you give to a charity. I've heard many things over the years, most just opinions of missionaries or those who do more "analyzing" than helping. Some people say missionaries or aid workers shouldn't take clothing, shoes and other supplies to poor countries when instead you can buy them from a market in the country you visit. Now that's all fine and dandy in a perfect world but almost every country in Africa charges $10-$20 or more for a pair of shoes that will fall apart quickly. The same with clothing made in Africa. Not all of it is great. The dyes run and the material is very thin and doesn't last long after washing it. The same with books and other school supplies. Who wants to pay $7 or more for 1 chapter in africa when people can donate them for free.  So who wouldn't want to take donated clothes, books, toys, medical supplies and shoes to a country who's people are in need. Believe me, FREE will a...

Uganda was Amazing! The kids were the best part. The weather was great also. We took the kids swimming and to the plaground! They are all so needy but atleast they got 1 week of fun. These kids still need many things they can't even afford simple low cost items like school socks, $3, spoons 13 cents each, School uniform $5. Bowls 15 cents each. Donate here to help the kids! Thanks Any amount helps! 5:50pm 4/2/11

UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 2011 THE SCHOOL FEE FOR KIDS ARE NOW $34 PER TERM. $22 was the 2010 year fee, Thanks May 17, 1:16pm Sponsor one of these kids schooling for only $22 and you will also get their drawing mailed to you if you would like it. You can also write letters to your sponsored child! Sharifa's drawing and Sharifa age 9 Ronald Paticia and her drawing