Uganda

Give thanks that young mothers at Wakisa Ministries in Uganda are enjoying their computer classes. Those new to the centre are doing the introductory module and the others are mastering their typing skills. Give thanks to God as well that in Wakisa Ministries’ Bible classes, the young mothers have been exploring the concept of forgiveness, learning about the power of letting go of resentment and embracing healing.

Pray for Wakisa Ministries in Uganda as they look to recruit gynaecologists and paediatricians to volunteer at their new health centre. Praise God for Marion, a midwife at Wakisa Ministries, who is looking to do further studies in midwifery this year. Pray that she can study well and balance her work with the requirements of her course.

Thank God that the young mothers supported by Wakisa Ministries receive individual counselling sessions. Pray that, with the help of Wakisa, they gain the skills they need to process what they have been through. Pray that God provides the finances needed by Wakisa Ministries to furnish their newly-constructed health centre with medical equipment.

Give thanks to God that young mothers supported by Wakisa Ministries are enjoying arts and crafts classes. They have made doormats, baby blankets and bags. Thank God that the young mothers have also been learning about urban gardening. They have recently planted tomatoes and spinach to use in their cooking classes.

As we continue to think about Uganda, pray with us for the following vulnerable groups. - girls attending the new girls clubs at primary schools in Rukungiri girls having skills training at our new initiative in Soroti and the - ‘young mums’ project in Kampala isolated disabled children in need of support from our Disability Outreach team - effective advocacy and sustainability initiatives from Disability Support Groups (DSGs) - new DSGs to be established - a safe journey home for Steve Wicking, Global Care’s Head of Operations who has been in Uganda from 10-23 March.

In March we are praying for our work in Uganda, and for Head of Operations, Steve Wicking, who is visiting Uganda from 10-23 March. Please pray for: - safe travelling, health and energy for Steve - give thanks and pray for the staff teams - Patrick & Catherine in Kampala, David, Fred, Brenda & Salume in Soroti, Moses & Penlope in Rukungiri - health, protection and progress for sponsored children across all three centres - the Uganda board who oversee the work in-country.

Please pray for Wakisa Ministries as they deal with steeply rising operational costs, in particular the girls’ hospital bills. Pray for God’s provision.

Pray as we consider the principles of the International Day of Social Justice (20th Feb); pray for human rights, participation, access and equity. Pray we see these flourish in our projects worldwide. Please pray for: increased inclusion for families affected by disability. Increased access to education and health services for minority groups. Equity for girls, disproportionately affected by both Covid and climate change. Pray for greater access to fair legal systems, which support human rights.

Give thanks that Wakisa Ministries has found a new Director, Paula, so that Vivian can step back from some of her day-to-day duties and take on more of an ambassadorial role. Praise God for Fatuma and Nabadda from Wakisa’s sponsorship programme, who were both recently accepted into university to study Bachelor degrees in Business.

Pray for Wakisa Ministries in Uganda as they face rising operational costs and hospital bills for the girls. Pray for God's guidance and abundant provision.

BMS World Mission workers with our Ugandan partner, Justice Livelihoods Health (JLH) to help bring abundant life to people in Kasese and Gulu. BMS mission worker Benon Kayanja is seconded to JLH as Executive Director. Pray for wisdom as he directs the overall strategy, the management of strategic partnerships and the administration of day-to-day operations. BMS mission worker Genesis Acaye is seconded to JLH as Agricultural Projects Co-ordinator for northern Uganda. Pray that he would show patience and the love of God as he trains farmers to increase yields.

Termites have been a particular problem, eating tree roots and hindering the spread of agroforestry pilot projects in Gulu in 2021 and 2022. Pray for a sustainable solution to improve the survival rate of young trees this year.