I have spent the last five summers
out in Uganda and was out again this year from January until the end of March.
During the
last few years I have been volunteering with Raising Up Hope for Uganda (RUHU).
RUHU is a Christian charity, founded and run by Ugandans. RUHU works primarily with street children,
orphans and vulnerable children and their families.
There are
many different aspects to the work of RUHU.
I will just give you a brief overview of some of their core projects. For more information, visit their website: raisinguphopeforuganda.org
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Street outreach.
Visiting one of the Capital’s slums twice a week to spend time with the
street children. Food and basic medical
treatment are provided. This is also a
great opportunity to share the love of Christ.
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Children’s Homes.
RUHU rescues children from the streets and has a boy’s home, a girl’s
home and a safe house for young mums.
The children are provided with the opportunity to go to school once
settled in the children’s homes.
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Day Care Programme – RUHU has a ‘free school’ for
vulnerable children in the community, many of which are orphans. Children attend school during the day and
then return to their homes in the evening.
Previously I have spent time teaching
in the school, as part of the Day Care Programme and have been involved in slum
outreach, amongst other things. However,
during my next trip, September to December, I hope to get more involved in
other aspects of the work and potentially set up some new projects. Previously when I have visited Uganda I have
just gone on my own, as opposed to with a mission agency. However, I am delighted to be going out with
UFM this time. If you wish some further
information about the work of UFM, please visit their website: www.ufm.org.uk
During my next trip I hope to do the
following, Lord willing:
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Continue
to get involved in the street outreach.
This work is very close to my heart!
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Continue
to fellowship with the kids in the Children’s Homes and share the Good News
with them.
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Introduce
some ‘Trauma Healing’ resources in the school, in order to provide hurting
children with an opportunity to talk about their pain and realise their worth
in Christ.
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Introduce
Bible Studies and Savings groups to the families of the day care kids – in
order to reach out to them.
Prayers regarding the above would be greatly
appreciated. I cannot thank you
enough. Without God and without your
prayers I will be able to achieve nothing!
Thank you
for taking the time to read this update.
Should you wish to stay updated whilst I am away, please feel free to
visit my blog: ruthatruhu.blogspot.co.uk
Blessings,
Ruth x
