Uganda Trip October 2018
Uganda Trip October 2018
Patrick
You can watch this video originally created for the Kruse Way Rotary fundraiser for more information. You can also watch on our YouTube Channel.
October Uganda Trip, 2018, Quick Highlights:
- 1,279 underprivileged government sponsored female students from 7 schools received reusable sanitary pads and hygiene training so they can stay in school during their monthly cycle.
- 480 pairs of undergarments were given to female students during the hygiene training to those who did not have any.
- 600 families (average 4 family members: 2,400 individuals directly affected) of the Masese 3 slums were given 2,900 pounds of maize flour & beans.
- Home of Hope orphanage received over 1,000 diapers and cement/rebar columns were constructed so their 2nd floor can eventually be built.
- The construction of tilapia fish ponds begun where the net sales proceeds will continually cover the educational costs of 40 PCwS sponsored students.
- A family of 4 sisters and also single mothers (Barbra, Phiona, Cissy, and
Mourine ), received a small 0% micro-loan to start an ironing and sewing shop. On my last trip inApril, 2018, they were given 2 heavy duty sewing machines but lacked access to electricity to use them.
Home of Hope
This home for disabled children is doing amazing things for these abandoned and neglected children in Uganda. They have been working to build a new facility and Patrick’s Children is committed to seeing this get done.
Hygiene Project
Through our partnership with the local
Education and reusable pads for each girl
Other Goals
Provide 3,000 lbs. of beans and flour to 400 mothers in the Jinja slums. This will provide for 3 days of full stomachs. Cost $1,000
Construct a Tilapia farm. The fish will be bread, raised and sold to fund the education of our sponsored students. Cost $2,000
Help Patrick's Children make a difference in Uganda!