Learn About Uganda with Grace Giving International
As we prepare for our trip to Uganda at the end of July, we want to share a little about this East African country, its people, and the overwhelming need for support from us and generous donors like you.
With half of Uganda’s population under the age of 15 and living in poverty, the country represents one of the world’s youngest and poorest places on earth. More than one million refugees have sought asylum in Uganda, making it the largest refugee population in all of Africa. Because of this, Grace Giving International is working to improve outcomes for low-income families. An emphasis on education, agriculture, and church for those struggling is our main priority. By helping those in need, we can ensure they have a greater chance at feasible opportunities to earn viable livelihoods.
Understanding Uganda’s Needs
Breaking down the devastating numbers in Uganda can help give a glimpse into why the country so desperately needs our help. Here are a few startling statistics that we are trying to change through our efforts at GGI.
● The population of Uganda is 44.3M, with over 75% of the population living in rural areas and working in agriculture. Close to half of these workers live on less than $2/day.
● Only half of the children have a basic primary education and just 33% of the people have a bank account.
By building schools and churches, our goal at GGI is to help educate the people of Uganda while giving them hope for a better future. Through our efforts to provide buildings, working speakers, school materials, food, and more, we can change these statistics for the better.
Creating Opportunity for Uganda’s People
Because just half of the people have an education and the majority of families in Uganda rely on agriculture to earn a living, there is a great need for both education and work. In response, GGI is helping farmers to improve their income through greater yields. We help them by giving them tools, furthering their understanding of agricultural best practices, and promoting their education
During our visit we will help to ensure that children can go to school by building schools and providing necessary supplies. By giving the parents a greater chance to earn an income, families are more likely to allow their kids to go to school. Rather than putting their children to work, they will get the opportunity to learn and better their future.
At GGI we help families understand the word of God, so they have a foundation to build from and lean upon. By connecting suffering communities with access to church and God, we are giving them hope at a time when they may lack faith and optimism.
We will share insights and updates from our trip here on our blog and in our newsletter. We encourage you to donate, and help in any way you can.
Join Grace Giving International in Uganda
Join Uganda Director and GGI President John Kimsey and his daughter Netsanet Kimsey on their upcoming trip to Uganda to visit the work GGI is supporting first hand. Leaving July 30th and returning August 14th, John and Netsanet will visit and fellowship with GGI's supported churches and pastors, participate in outreach efforts to help those in need, spend time at Fountain of Hope School, visit with sponsored children and families, and provide encouragement and friendship to all. For more information please email John at john@gracegivinginternational.org
