Orphans in Uganda survived war. Will they survive the coronavirus?
“What’s happening is people are starving. There’s a panic among the people.” Our partners in Uganda recently shared an update on the coronavirus … and the picture they painted is grim. Businesses closed. Schools canceled. Markets depleted of food. Church buildings...
Worst case: ‘Another generation of children who are orphaned’
“COVID-19 poses an especially large risk for the vulnerable children whose mothers, fathers, or guardians already have weakened immune systems,” one of our partners in Africa said. “If it impacts our nation, there will likely be another generation of children who are...
A meal plan that saves lives
Stomach cramping and growling, Katherine pulls herself out of bed every morning and wonders if today will be the day she eats again. She looks around her family’s home, studying the bare shelves and the empty containers. Katherine’s optimism begins to fade. At 15, her...
Medical Clinic Brings Transformation in Bobi, Uganda
Imagine your child is suffering. You watch them whimper and cry in pain … but there’s nothing you can do to help them. Medical assistance is miles away, and even if you could transport your child, you know there is no way you could afford for them to see a...
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