A fingerprint makes its unique mark, leaves evidence, a personal seal, a signature of consent or approval. Fingerprints in Uganda makes its mark leaving evidence of caring by sharing in improving the lives of children in Jinja.
A fingerprint makes its unique mark, leaves evidence, a personal seal, a signature of consent or approval. Fingerprints in Uganda makes its mark leaving evidence of caring by sharing in improving the lives of children in Jinja.
A group of 24+ (some a little older than youth – but still in heart) swept into CRO yesterday, bringing hand made sandwiches and a carton of jui-ice for every street child. They then performed a puppet show, complete with clown, balloons and vital message. The children had a great time. Later in the day Read more…
Bishop Johnson whom Jossie and I met up in Gulu. He has many heavy responsibilities upon his shoulders. We introduced Kookin Bags to members of the local Mother’s Union, cooking rice which was delicious and sharing hilarious stories. Hopefully they will pass on the patterns and instructions to other branches, and save loads of time, Read more…
Sam So exciting, I called Sam to see if he had found somewhere to live yet, and answer came there none. Later, I learnt, “I was in class!” which was music to my ears, meaning Sam had started his 3 month trial course at the YMCA in Jinja, studying Hotel & Catering. Mr Lambert, who is Read more…
Jacqui Beadies Previously, as in Six Hours Travelling post, you will recall that we had met with Jacqui, through thorough investigations by her good friend Huggy Betty. Being told, “We have land because of the beadies” and understanding it was across The River (Nile) we set forth. It turned out to be 73 Kms over the Read more…
Night’s Mama It was a pleasure to walk down the road, around one corner and there under a mango tree, meet Night’s mother. She used to live in a pig sty near Ripon but allowed us to move her to be closer to Emmanuel House. Night is able to see her in the day!! and she Read more…
Emmanuel This adorable little chap was found wandering around Jinja yesterday. Not knowing what to do with one so small (4 or 5 years old) the Police brought him to Child Restoration Outreach. Uncle Simon (he of the BIG heart) cajoled the barest details from him. Taking the bus, he travelled 3 hours West tracking down Read more…
Night of Ripon Visiting Jacqui Beadies home on our first day, we found it empty (still with corrugated iron roof – unusual because they travel to the next premises!) Of course we will investigate to find out wher she and the family have gone to. However, we did meet with Night (of Ripon Falls Hotel- Read more…
The girls at Emmanuel House looking gorgeous in their Sunday Best, rejoicing with their new friends – cuddly soft toys and teddies given by Junior Church, friends at Emmanuel Church and friends from Bristol and Oldham! Everybody got to choose two softies each. The children will then take the others to new homes in Masese Read more…
We met with Jacqui this last visit in August/September. She was as cheerful and bright as ever, but she had been unable to thread the hand-rolled beads (which her “husband” had made) because she had an accident in the Match Factory and her hands have been damaged. There seems to have been no Health and Read more…