Plant Seeds of Hope for 110 Ugandan Single Moms

Project Matthew hosted a bakery training workshop at Kingdom Authority Church Ndejje on February 6th. The partnership was a result of the church requesting our expertise on how to help the single mothers in their congregation. Many who attend the church and who live in Ndejje are currently facing overwhelming food insecurity issues. COVID-19 has exacerbated an already pressing problem for this community.

We brought in Chef Grace from Charis Food Diner who led the training and provided 20 single mothers with professional instruction in baking with the goal of starting a local community bread bakery. These women were given hands-on training in bread baking including preparations, measurements, dough mixing, forming and oven management. 

This was the first training session of three. The next two sessions will include more hands-on opportunities for the women to perfect their skills prior to opening the bakery. Project Matthew has placed a 30% deposit on a professional oven which will be purchased locally and used exclusively for the bakery. Our plan is to help the community bakery launch by the end of March 2021.

This income generation project will directly impact 88 beneficiaries, including these 20 mothers and their children. Our hope is that the skills these women acquire through our program will be passed down to their children, ensuring food security in the future.

Thank you to each of our partners who has donated through our GlobalGiving campaigns. Your generosity has enabled us to help nourish, equip and empower these women and their children. We praise God for the work He is allowing us to do through your sacrificial giving!