Uganda

This week, as Christmas approaches, pray for the youngest children, born into multi-dimensional poverty, just like Jesus. Please pray for: 1) Mums and babies with inadequate shelter and clothing 2) Babies born displaced from wider communities or families which would usually support them 3) Babies born without healthcare 4) Young families fleeing persecution and targeted acts of violence 5) Child refugees trying to make sense of life in foreign lands, cultures and languages.

In December as we mark World AIDS Day (1st) and the International Day for Disability (3rd), we are praying for children at our projects struggling with particular health needs Please pray for: 1) HIV+ children at the Kadella Centre in Sri Lanka 2) HIV/AIDS-affected children at Spurgeons Academy, Kenya 3) sponsored children in Uganda and India affected by HIV/AIDS equity and justice for disabled children in poor communities 4) more advocates for disabled people including more Disability Support Groups in Uganda.

Give thanks for safe deliveries and health education classes at Wakisa Ministries in Uganda, which help vulnerable young mothers and their babies thrive. Pray for wisdom for staff as they teach vital life skills and offer counselling. Ask God to bless stories of reconciliation like Sharon’s and pray that more girls will experience healing, acceptance, and restoration through Christ. Lift up the team as they manage operational needs and seek resources to strengthen maternity care and support programmes.

On the 25th November we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Please pray for: 1)our partners’ work helping abused women in Sri Lanka 2) protection for young women and girls in all our projects 3) justice / fair legal representation for abused women and girls, especially Dalit girls in India 4) efforts to tackle cultural practices condoning domestic violence 5) greater participation for girls so their needs are seen and voices heard.

Praise God for safe deliveries at Wakisa Ministries’ maternity centre in Uganda, which serves vulnerable young mothers. Pray for the installation of electricity, completion of the placenta pit, and approval of the licence so the centre can expand its care. Give thanks for funds to build a permanent kitchen and ask for provision to complete the perimeter wall. Lift up Joyce, the new National Director, and pray for a smooth transition as Vivian moves into her new role as Strategic Adviser.

Join us in prayer for our work with girls, remembering the International Day of the Girl (11th October). Pray for: encouragement and positive change for 350+ girls attending Girls Clubs at four primary schools in Rukungiri, Uganda our partners in Malawi and Guatemala and their work mentoring girls protection and opportunities for extremely vulnerable Dalit girls at our projects in India a bright future for sponsored girls at our projects worldwide.

Pray with us for our work in Uganda, for safety, energy and good health for Global Care staff and volunteers as they visit Uganda. Pray for a positive meeting for the Uganda National Board and a positive staff conference with the Ugandan staff team. Pray for journey mercies and safe travel to Soroti and back (9 - 12 October ) and successful meetings and visit. Pray for encouragement for sponsored children across all three centres.

Please pray For the Kumi Express team travelling out in September, for their preparation for the trip. For the ministry at Kumi Prison and for the message of hope to be delivered there. For the ministry with Kumi Mothers Union and the isolated and lonely elderly we are reaching with food and seeds and chicken to promote sustainability. For Ngora School for Deaf Children where they will return to the last term to find classrooms have been repaired and refurbished in the break. For the continuation of the building progress on the new homes at Wiggins Primary. For the P7 students at all the schools we support as they start their final term leading up to the PLE Exams in November. Please pray for Alex as he drives the team, for safety on the roads and reliable transport.

Wakisa Ministries is celebrating 20 years of offering hope, healing and new beginnings to young mothers in crisis. Praise God for the safe births, restored dignity and the successful resettlement of nearly 25 vulnerable girls in recent months. Please pray for young girls like Mary, who face high-risk pregnancies due to their small size, and for Wakisa Ministries as they seek registration for their maternity centre and expand their support through education. Lift up Shiela*, a 14-year-old girl who joined Wakisa after becoming pregnant by her own father. Ask God to bring deep healing and surround her with safety, love and renewed purpose. *name changed for security reasons

Give thanks for the opportunity MAF had to fly midwives into Soroti, eastern Uganda, to enable mum-to-be to appreciate the need for medical care when giving birth. Do pray that the high mortality rate for women giving birth in Soroti will decrease due to this vital outreach.

This week we pray for our work among the disabled community in Uganda. Please pray: for the breakdown of stigma against people with disabilities. for sponsored children with disabilities, that they would thrive in education. for our staff across Uganda, that they would be able to challenge negative attitudes to disability and identify children most in need of support. for the Disability Support Groups, who see such success in creating strong, supportive communities.

Thank God that Wakisa Ministries saw its second birth in the new Maternity Centre in May! Praise God that this centre is a safe place for young mums in Uganda to give birth with the support and care they need. Ask God to help Wakisa Ministries to raise the funds for Phase 3 of their new Maternity Centre which includes installing electricity. Praise God that the girls at Wakisa Ministries have enjoyed making their own sanitary towels. “I will sell them to girls in my community and make money. I will also train my friends how to make them!” Please pray for Mary*, a girl supported by Wakisa Ministries, who is pregnant at just 12 years old. May God keep her safe and well and pray that the support of Wakisa would help her to flourish. *name changed for security reasons