Click here for a Report on our Mission trip to Uganda in December 2007

Our first trip to Uganda was in 2005, visiting churches in Kampala, Jinja and Busembatia. We were deeply touched by the love and warmth of the Ugandan people, particularly the children who were so friendly and happy in spite of their poverty. Many had no shoes or socks and no toys! There are so many needs. A high percentage of the population are children and many of these are orphans. On returning home we set about raising money towards the completion of an orphanage. On our second trip in April 2006 we strengthened relationships with several pastors and churches. Other people have helped us to give keyboards, P.A. systems and microphones, and computers for the school. (Which has no electricity and relies on a single generator!) Our next mission to Uganda is in December 2007.

Lifeline Ministries East Africa, a UK charity based in Manchester, have completed building the orphanage in Busembatia. The David Thorpe Orphanage was opened in summer 2006 by the President of Uganda. 56 young girls can now live and operate from a place of safety. More orphanages are already being planned. If you would like to consider sponsoring a child, or help with current projects such as building a childrens medical centre, you can contact this charity directly. Further information is contained in their brochure which can be downloaded here: Download Lifeline Ministries brochure. Or you can visit their website at: www.childlifeline.com.