Homes of Promise

Home tracing for Laushen and Andrew, Christine back in U.S.A., Sula looking for work in Iganga

A busy week as Jane traces families for two new boys, while other boys find work and help out with chores at George's Place.
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About Uganda

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6 v24-26 Uganda – once described by Sir ...
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No internet, Big Brian back to college, Kodet back to school. Ole and Karo meet up.

I have had very little news from Uganda this week as the Internet was shut down due to the elections and there has been no WhatsApp, Messenger or Email connection since last Tuesday. A Government ...
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Church holiday club for younger boys; Ivan, Dennis, Robert and Bethel visit family, Tresor goes to Rwanda, the boys lose their football match 7:3!

The weeks seem to be flying by. All is well at George’s Place and in the office. The younger boys have been enjoying a ‘church holiday club’ each day this week – Benard joined them. I took Joseph ...
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Everything running smoothly at George’s Place, a box sent and one received, Faiza receives Catering certificate.

Afternoon Tea and update on the work of Homes of Promise on Sunday 14th April 2.30-4.30pm at The Charis Centre, Jesus Church, Forty Hill, EN2 9EU. I’m in France this weekend, staying in the Lot Valley ...
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Four new boys – Herbert, Fofo, Bethel and Ashier, Visiting Maggie, Diana leaves.

It had seemed a quiet week until yesterday afternoon when Peace phoned and told me the KCCA (Kampala Capital City Authority) at City Hall had been in contact with her and wanted us to go to the Court ...
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Looking for an ‘allotment’, Peace has been sick, Omoding voted School Prefect, boys thinking of way to economise.

I spoke to the younger boys and staff at George’s Place on Tuesday evening. They are all fine – the rabbit has survived so far but they tell me he and Peanut my dog are friends. I suggested that they ...
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Back at school, Vocational training, Benon returns and Visitors

I took three boys, Big Brian, Asaph and Ronald, (Ronald is joining Big Brian on the plumbing/welding course) to Don Bosco Vocational Institute on Monday morning following a downpour. Thank you for ...
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Thank you for all the blessings of last Sunday afternoon, the boys back to college or school, me returning to Uganda next week.

As we all mourn the passing of our dear Queen Elizabeth II, who has served our nation and the Commonwealth for 70 years with grace, dignity and selfless commitment; our thoughts and prayers are with ...
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Still no electricity in the office! Staff meeting at George’s Place, Webinar with Charity Commission, school visiting days.

On Monday Afternoon there was a really heavy downpour whilst we were at work and the office was quite dark – we still don’t have electricity, so Peace and Petra went to find out what was happening!
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Back at school/vocational college, visiting Mubende with Ronald, catching up with Asaph.

Most of the boys have returned to school or vocational college now. Kasita went last Saturday. Johnson, Griffin, Joseph and Joshua went on Monday, Dennis on Wednesday – he passed his driving test on ...