Uganda Famine Relief

Have you heard about the famine in Uganda?  About 2 weeks ago, we received news from the TCI Uganda team of a terrible famine happening in Karamoja, the northeast region of their country. Our hearts were broken as we saw picture after picture from Uganda news sources of starving and desperate people. In the USA, we had not heard anything about a famine, so we were shocked at what our eyes beheld. We even wondered if the pictures were real.  After doing some research and making a few phone calls, we discovered that the situation was in fact quite real and quite devastating. Drought and Covid isolation had thrown these dear people into an unthinkable crisis. The TCI team wanted to help. 

Within a few days, Gilbert and Isaac from the TCI Uganda team were making the long journey to Karamoja, specifically to the district of Moroto and surrounding villages. They found desperate situations there. Mothers who had not eaten for days. Grandmothers too weak to stand. Many who had gone without so the children would have something. Children with stunted growth and distended bellies. One 3 year-old child whose development was so affected by malnutrition, he could not walk or talk.  Over 1,000 children have died so far, and more are dying every day.

Gilbert and Isaac have since returned  home, but as I write this post, they are preparing to leave again to bring food and supplies as well as medical intervention back to Karamoja. Would you consider donating to this effort? Would you also spread the word to help us raise funds?

Thank you for whatever you can do to help. We are truly grateful!