Children – eChange Endeavors

Drought & Hunger are Devastating Families in Karamoja Uganda

Dear Friends, The humanitarian crisis across Karamoja, in eastern Uganda has become dire. Over 400,000 people have no food and limited water to survive on. For those of us in the United States, we may not imagine the severe plight of the Karimojong people. For only $50 you can help provided food and water to a family of 5 for a whole week. Donate Now!

Rains have been very irregular this year, consequently crop production has been severely affected. People have lost the seeds they planted due to the long dry spell which is devastating now and for the near future. The agro-scientists have indicated, the next possible planting cycle is in March of next year with a probable harvest in May-August 2027! How then will people survive between now and next year May or worse August? Pascale, a local Caritas worker noted, “I was hosted by the Mill Hill Fathers in Kaabong district during Christmas 2024, I experienced first-hand the severity of a dry season in Karamoja. The needs are great.” Help meet the needs by giving today!

Photos presented here provided by Fr. Gabriel Lofembe, Mill Hill Missionary, parish priest at Loyoro Parish in Kaabong district. Initial aid relief have been a drop in the ocean as the need is so severe. Thus far 19 people have died with many more at risk. Could we offer a hand, even if to one Karimojong or one household to the parishioners or neighbors?

Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zzwiwa, Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference requested on the appeal of Reverend Dominic Eibu, Bishop of the Kotido Diocese to all diocese to make contributions of food and relief items. Caritas Uganda is coordinating the relief efforts.

As we enjoy many a BBQ or family dinners this summer, might you consider fasting or holding back from eating out and share with those in need? For $50 you can help one family with food and water for a week or $200 for a full month. Thank you for your generous hearts and hands! Donate Now!!

DONATE TODAY TO BRING MUCH NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FAMILIES IN KARAMOJA!

You can bring much needed relief to families in Karamoja, $50 per family for a week or $200 for a month to provide greatly needed food and water. Donate Today! Thank you for your generous hearts.

2nd Annual High Tea for High Hopes

You are cordially invited for High Tea at Williams Place

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 3-5pm

Hosted by Michelle Waters Williams & Laura Frederick

R.S.V.P. appreciated by November 17, 2024

Join us for a lovely British High Tea to hear Laura Frederick, Founder of eChange Endeavors, share stories of the missionaries and families in Uganda we have touched by our support. She has twenty-eight years of experience working with the poor in East Africa and beyond. She began her journey as Jesuit International Volunteer in Belize from 1990-1992. Laura has been working in Uganda since 2000 and lived there between 2006 to 2011. She continues to collaborate with various missionary partners remotely and through visits.

We are seeking to raise $12,000 for our partner YOUFRA Youth Centre in Lira to renovate their solar power solution that provides lighting and security to the building. We are on a long-term development path with Sr. Margaret Awor, LSOSF and the team at the Centre. The next most important element is replacing their electricity, which failed in March of this year. Funds will also be used to begin repairing the walls and foundation in the kitchen and dinning area, replacing windows, and finish building out the plumbing, cupboards, counter tops, painting, and purchasing much needed appliances and furniture. Today the kitchen and dinning hall is an unfinished room (photos below). In a subsequent phase, we will refurbish the two main gathering halls with new windows and doors, add ceilings, lightening, trim and fresh paint.

With these renovations the YOUFRA Youth Centre will be able to host 50-150 young adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s for workshops, trainings, and retreats. Having a place to take a break from home to gather, sing, pray, laugh, learn and connect with other young adults renews their hearts, minds and dreams. As well they are able to builds and array of skills. These opportunities are a rarity for youth! Retreats are focused on the Sacraments, spiritual formation, and strengthening families. Training covers topics such as farming, shoe making, baking, hair styling, team building, communication, reconciliation, financial management, and beyond. Will you join us and make a gift of $100 to $1,000 or more today? Donate!

Easter Tidings! Bees Bring Sweet Honey. Will you too?

May we all contemplate during this Octave of Easter the beauty and mystery of Christ’s Resurrection!

During this Easter season will you help us to transform the lives of these children and their future?

Give a Hand Home

For nearly two decades Gertrude Aketch has been taking orphans in to her home from her community in Tororo. She has gathered donations, grown crops, and partnered with local schools, like St Jospeh College to see that these children are fed, loved and receive a good education. She has even managed to push a few through university and one on to the seminary. To help with stability for the children she is seeking to start a bee keeping business on their land. This will create on-going reliable income for the home and children. Plus provide the region with essential honey and bees wax candles. We are seeking $600 to help them get started with their first 4 hives, gear, and flower field.

Will you join us this Easter season to raise $600 to launch a Bee Business for the children’s future?

Donate Today!