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Uganda has long been called ‘the pearl of Africa’ because of its temperate climate, fertile soils and three annual growing seasons. However, decades of dictatorship, civil war, famines and tribal killings have left much of the population, particularly in the north, physically and emotionally scarred and traumatised. The number who died could be between 1-2 million. The impact of HIV/AIDS has also been devastating.
Southern Uganda is largely peaceful. Here World In Need’s Representative is based in Kampala, and travels extensively in the region, teaching and training local people, and encouraging and supporting the education of children. Many children here are receiving ongoing support for their basic and educational needs, from sponsors in the UK and USA.
In the North, our Representative works in the Lira area, where millions are homeless and living in Refugee or Displaced People’s Camps. These people have lived through two decades of civil war, child abductions, brutal killings, maimings, every kind of human rights abuse and the destruction of the local economy. The women particularly, live in constant fear.
WIN’s Representative is committed to supporting and encouraging these deeply traumatised people. Many have turned to alcohol as a way of coping with the trauma, hopelessness and poverty. Tragically, this contributes to the spread of HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and child abuse or neglect.
As well as trauma counselling, trade training gives people a way out of poverty and offers hope for the future. Around 30 children, many in the Displaced People’s Camps are receiving vital ongoing support through World In Need’s child sponsorship programme. |
Wyclif Mutebi
UG3-CH-009
7 year old Wyclif lives in the village of Kikaula. A guardian cares for him and his six brothers and sisters, as both parents are sick. Fortunately, Wyclifs health is reasonably good. Wyclif attends the Remage Primary School. His favourite subject is English and he loves to play with his friends. Wyclif is a friendly child who loves to play football. His main responsibility within the family is carrying water. |
Stella Akullu
WIN/NUG/CH/035
Stella lives with her mother, three brothers and three sisters in a camp for displaced persons. Their father died in a motorcar accident in 2001. Stella helps her mother with domestic work.
Stella loves her studies and is in Primary Six. Her favourite subject is English and her vision is to become a nurse. However the family is very poor and are unable to pay for materials and school fees. Please sponsor Stella, as this would enable her to continue her education and help make her dream come true. It would also give the whole family hope for the future. |
Lucy Mercy
WIN/NUG/CH/011
8 year old Lucy lives in the village of Owiti with her parents, four brothers and two sisters. The family is in good health though humble. Lucy Mercy enjoys her studies and her best subject is Christian Education. She would like to become a nurse when she grows up and sponsorship would allow her to fulfill her dreams. |
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Lorna Amony
WIN/NUG/CH/050
Lorna lives with her father, sister and two cousins in a village home where they have just settled after living in a displacement camp for over fifteen years. Her parents are divorced. Lorna is a hard working and well-behaved girl. She helps in preparing food and cleaning homes. She loves her studies and is doing well in science. Lorna also likes singing especially in her Sunday school class. However, her father is sick and has difficulties in raising school fees and other materials. Sponsorship would be of enormous help to Lorna and her family to enable her stay and concentrate at school. Could her sponsor be you? |
Nancy Abonyo
WIN/NUG/CH/051
Nancy lives with her grandmother and four cousins in a small home where they have settled after leaving the displacement camp where they lived for over 10 years. Nancy’s mother abandoned her after she suffered a burn. Nancy likes singing and drawings. She helps her grandmother to take care of her little sister. Nancy’s grandmother is sick and cannot sponsor her education and treatment. Your sponsorship would be of great help to Nancy and her family to enable her to begin education and remain healthy. Could her sponsor be you? |
Daniel Apita
WIN/NUG/CH/022
Daniel lives with his parents and three sisters in the village of Awita. They live in the refugee camp for displaced persons, both his parents are sick. His main responsibility at home is compound work. Daniel is a good boy, who likes to study. His favourite subject is Science and his vision is to become a Doctor. He scored first grade to join primary two this year. He is very good at sports particularly football. Sponsorship would make a great difference to his life and uplift his family. | |
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