Educate and support 60 orphans in Kampala

Dear Friends,

My apology for long silence . There has been achievements as well as issues but all work for Good to those who trust in Him . I would like to focus this letter on GLS, our School. Term one started on February 5 with very low turn up. This was a big concern and we made a survey about it and most parents reported about the security of their kids following the murdered security guard and our teacher beaten into comma . We learnt that they decided to be patient to the end of the year 2023 before they change their kids’ schools.

Only 161 students reported in the term one with very poor fees payments which is serious. We hope children will report back in the second term as there was no issues again. We have today finished term one and we hope to be off for one month. Of course GLH runs through the year . Both primary school leavers, P7, and secondary four did their exams last year 2023. 15 sat these P7 exams, 7 passed in grade one and 8 in grade two. The secondary four had only two students who all excelled in Division two. Originally we were set to stop at primary seven but then saw the continuous need for support to Vocational studies as well secondary studies . 4 girls Brendah, Fortunate and others have graduated from P7 to hair dressing and tailoring and they can happily do some work amidst challenges of age. ( Fortunate went to a Tailoring Job recently and she was refused because she is still young at 14) so she has opted to come Join our self study secondary classes. (One of the guardians called me suggesting that I send her to Saudi Arabia for house work: the advertised monthly salary is attractive but I didn’t welcome the suggestion from my experience of what happens to ex- students). 3 other girls, Irene , Allen and Fausta made a decision to start their small business and recently they were encouraged with a donation of Au$ 100 each . It was a big miracle as they Increased on their business stock . 3 girls are thinking of what next but of course the Lord will open their ways. God’s time is the best time . Many like Ritah are in the field working, earning monthly ,sustaining their families /dreams. The numbers of those finishing secondary 4 is increasing - This year 2024 . We have 12 GLH secondary candidates and around 7 GLH primary . We are in the process of registering them for UNEB exams. (Praise the Lord their registrations fees has been met by a one-off gift) . We call our program, secondary self study program but in actual sense we have seriously come up to teach them. I love teaching them maths and physics. Several teachers are coming in to volunteer on almost a daily basis due to my contacts in the field of Education . The sad note of the year 2024 start was the loss of my dear mother and also our GLH pastor. There have been several sickness among the girls, 8 girls were admitted on a single day and stayed in the hospital for days. Honestly speaking I was hit hard, it was real wave and a midst all those issues some other issues came in from one of my teacher in college. My faith in the Lord Jesus was a very real support. A big thank you for your comfort and support in this loss of very special people in my life. Praise and massive thanks for … 5 triple beds with some mattresses , a donation from the UK friends …Kitchen building/ renovation ….UNEB students registration fees paid for 18 students under our care …. Good times with our volunteers and visitors… God’s protection to the children …. Term one success so far …. The onboard visitor explained the water situation at GLH to the UK visitors … We have encouraged both the children and their guardians on one to one talk …..

Prayers requests …. Toilet building /renovation work(ongoing) … Registration process to go smoothly ….School fees payments to increase ... … Protection for children and staff .. Water needs at GLH to be settled, some options were discussed and pending approval

Thank you

Blessings, 

James

Mobile : 0741883875 My WhatsApp number is +256788963985

DearFriends,

In all our different faith backgrounds, we know there was a creator and that our existence is not merechance. Manythankstoour creator whohas keptus safe and wishing you

Prosperous new year  2024.

Amidst many challenges including theft leading to death of staffs, death of our lovely mother veronica, Poor school fees payments from the fees paying students, children regular sickness etc.  You have helped vulnerable children in our care with feeding, security, educationand a roof etc. Your impact has gone across 60 vulnerable in addition to the guardians’ children who livewithsomeof ourchildren.

So many things thrill me

-          Food has been provided on monthly support from friends in Australia and UK with additions fromourfarm output.

-          The Joy of our children has been on over the year ,2023.

-          Schools to open up on 05/02/2024. Excellent results from the recently released UNEB Exams for both primary seven and secondary four in grades one and two.

-          Semakula Gerald completed his Bachelor’s degree in Law and graduation was 29/01/2024 , many thanks for the school fees support to him .   

-          Self-study at GLS has been facilitated;However, the lack of facilities like books etc. has made it     hardforthechildren 

-          Our FirstAid kit alwaysstockedandminorproblems dealt with

-     We have grown food at our farm. It acted as our children farming skills  

We have had to keep adjusting the GLH working schedule to allow for the theft attack and many other medical issues.

 – Motorcycle(hired) has been used in carryingfood.Theolder girls maintained their determination to go on a lower budget,Last Christmas they shared in the GLH goat,Well donethem!!

 We depend very much on your continued kindness.However, we have set clear targets to becomemore self-sufficient. There is a financial target for the farm to achieve and another for the school todevelopasurplus.Please askifyouwishtoseethe2023 Annualauditedreport

 Please continue to pray and to help and ….JamesMukiibi  Mobile: 0788963985 Email:james.mukiibi@yahoo.com