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 | | Prayer Requests
August 26, 2008
Many Compassion-sponsored children pray for their sponsors every day. Sponsors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of Ugandan children by praying for them on a daily basis. |
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 | | Advisory: Heavy Rains in Uganda
May 8, 2008
Compassion Uganda is in the process of addressing the longer-term recovery needs of each of the affected centers. |
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 | | Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
April 5, 2008
When Silivia's mother died, there were no social services to help the 13-year-old care for her siblings. There was no legal aid to help her fight to maintain her home. However, Silivia did have a resource that would prove invaluable after her mother's death – Christians who would fight for her. |
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 | | Empowering the Church
March 16, 2008
"Compassion empowered us to address the children's needs in a holistic manner," says Pastor Elijah Kisakye. "It is always my joy when I see that some of the children who looked hopeless are now making a positive contribution to the community." |
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 | | I Will Live
February 7, 2008
Godfrey's morning ritual is tedious — but he never complains. He knows that nearly 70 percent of people living with AIDS in Africa have no access to medical treatment. But thanks to Compassion's AIDS Initiative, Godfrey is now among the millions of people around the world surviving AIDS. His story is one of hope. But it wasn't always that way. |
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| | Advisory: Ebola Virus in Western Uganda
December 20, 2007
Travel restrictions to Uganda have been lifted. The government reports that only one person tested positive for Ebola. All Compassion staff, children and families are safe as the outbreak is now under control. |
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 | | A Champion Against Injustice
November 26, 2007
Jackie Nakabugo overcame poverty, death and injustice through the support of her church and Compassion sponsor. Now a graduate of the Leadership Development Program, she has seen thousands of children sponsored through her impassioned speeches to audiences across the globe. |
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| | Advisory: Flooding in Uganda
October 1, 2007
Torrential rains have recently flooded parts of eastern and northeastern Uganda. Six Compassion-assisted child development centers are severely affected. |
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 | | Advisory: Flooding in Uganda
August 7, 2007
Heavy rain in parts of Uganda has led to flooding, causing a newly opened Compassion-assisted project to temporarily shut down. |
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 | | A Firm Place to Stand
July 5, 2007
When Margaret found out that her foster daughter, Doreen, was HIV-positive, she was ready to give up. But through Compassion's AIDS Initiative, Margaret and Doreen receive the love and support to survive this terrible diagnosis. |
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 | | Witnessing a Miracle
June 4, 2007
At the Buyondo Child Survival Program, 50 mothers — 17 of whom are pregnant — and 33 children, including Caroline Juma and her daughter, Esther, are benefiting from holistic child care. |
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 | | Letters of Hope
April 2, 2007
John Ochieng, an LDP student in Uganda, took on the adult task of raising his brothers when he was just 14 years old. |
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 | | Receiving Comfort From Merciful Hands
January 30, 2007
Like many children in her community, Hanifa lost her father to AIDS when she was quite young. Eight years later, a test confirmed that she and her mother were HIV-positive. With the assistance of Compassion, Hanifa and her mother no longer face an automatic death sentence. Rather, this family can now hope to thrive, instead of simply survive. |
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 | | LDP Graduate Overcomes Overwhelming Odds
January 30, 2006
Harriet Mutumba, now a lawyer with the Uganda Human Rights Commission, is just one of the many impoverished children who was transformed from a university student into a leader, thanks to support through the Leadership Development Program. |
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 | | Ugandan Muslim Community Opens Its Heart to Christ
December 5, 2005
The Mafabi family lives in Bumadanda, a mostly Muslim community with 35 mosques. Patrick and Rachel Mafabi say their son Samaera's Compassion sponsorship is the reason they converted from Islam to Christianity. |
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 | | Tips on Communicating in Uganda
November 20, 2003
English speakers will find it very easy to get around in Uganda because the official language of the country is English. The key to being understood when communicating in Uganda is speaking slowly and clearly. |
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 | | Eight Days to Remember
November 20, 2003
On the morning of Wednesday, September 3, 2003, 21-year-old Josephine Nyakato headed to Nakawa Child Development Centre (UG-129) just as she had done for the past 10 years. But when she reached the project, a worker informed her that, in less than a week, her Compassion sponsor, Tanya, was coming for a visit! The next eight days were unlike any she had ever known. |
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 | | The Excitement of Meeting Basic Needs
November 20, 2003
We were on our way to Medi's house and his sponsor, Cindy, grew more excited and nervous the closer we got. Our gray land cruiser turned off the paved road onto a bumpy dirt road leading into a community of small tin-roof homes. The farther we traveled, the bumpier the road became. Soon, our driver Moses stopped the vehicle. From there, we would walk. |
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| | Cultural Tips for Uganda
November 20, 2003
The people of Uganda treasure their heritage and have distinct cultures and traditions. If you are planning to journey to this fascinating destination, keep these tips in mind. |
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 | | Looking at Life With — and Without — Compassion
November 20, 2003
Within minutes of walking through the gates of Gaba Early Childhood Development Center (UG-M03) -- just hours after we arrived in the country -- it was obvious that Compassion Uganda and its partner churches are doing a powerful work. |
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 | | A New Dawn in Uganda
May 28, 2003
A number of Compassion Uganda's children have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS, and their remaining relatives have rejected them. Read how the Compassion-supported Agape Children's Home will provide new hope for these little ones. |
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 | | Easter in Uganda
April 22, 2003
Easter is not as widely celebrated as Christmas in Uganda. Even so, the holiday has a special place in the hearts of Ugandan Christians. Read about how Easter is celebrated in this beautiful East African nation. |
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 | | Leaders in the Making
September 21, 2001
Empowering young people to become advocates for disadvantaged Ugandan children is a primary LDP goal. Participants in the program receive college tuition assistance, Christian leadership training and mentoring. This assistance is equipping students to make a significant, positive influence at local, national and international levels. |
