We are off to Uganda!
On Saturday morning, February 11 we fly, via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Entebbe, Uganda, arriving on Sunday shortly after noon.
The Katakwi and Amuria Districts of Eastern Uganda have been subject to many hardships over the years – cattle raids from the Karamajong area, Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, a large proportion of the population living in Internally Displaced Person’s camps, severe flooding at certain times, followed by erratic and poor rainfall at other times. World Renew has been doing development work in Uganda for many years, working with local partners to improve food security and income through conservation farming and crop diversification as well as establishing village savings and loan associations to encourage small businesses. Unfortunately, much of the progress that has been made in recent years has been negated by the effects of the 2016 La Niña event which has resulted in reduced crop and livestock production. Resurgence of crop and livestock pests and diseases have also contributed to a reduction in production. The people depend on their crops and vegetation to feed not only their livestock but also to feed themselves. An estimated 10.9 million people in Uganda are now experiencing acute food insecurity. To address the acute food insecurity needs we hope to initiate a project to provide food assistance for a number of months. The initiative we will be involved with will focus on some of the most severely impacted areas of the Eastern Region of Uganda.
On Monday, we will have an opportunity to meet with World Renew Development staff in Kampala for an orientation to the country and the work that is in progress. Then on Tuesday we will make the 7-hour drive to Soroti. Soroti will be our home during our time in Uganda. From there we will visit the various communities and meet with World Renew’s partners for that area as well as government officials. We hope to develop a proposal that will be approved by both CFGB and Global Affairs Canada and then start the implementation process.
Annie will return to Canada early in March and Harry will return at the end of March. We are excited about the plans to turn this project over to a local person who will oversee and complete the project.
We would appreciate your prayer for safety, good health and wisdom to design a proposal which will be the most beneficial for the affected farmers in the area.
Stay tuned for more details and photos in the coming weeks!
You can do it. It’s a tight time frame but I’m sure you will approach the issues with logic and efficiency and encouraging support, just like you have in the past.
Peace to you both during your travels.
Best wishes from Fran and John.
Harry and Annie,
Can’t believe you are off again. Wishing you brave souls all the best as you venture out to Uganda and help the Uganda people to initiate a project for food assistance. I meant to call before you left but it seemed to all happen so suddenly. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Arlene
You two are wonderful people. Good luck, and come back to us soon.
Thank you Harry and Annie for Responding to God’s call, regarding these Ugandans whose food supply is so compromised. We will pray for your safety as u travel. and keen insight as you walk along side these help people, and come up with strategies that will help them grow enough food once again. Bill and Luciena
Dears, We’ll thank God for you! You are His hands and you are in His hands!
Dear Henry en Annie ik wens jullie een goede reis en dat alles gaat zoals jullie je dat wensen. God zegen toe gewenst voor jullie mooie werk.
Lieve groet, Willy
Wishing you both God’s blessings as you again answer the call. Please stay well and healthy
Looking forward to hearing about your work. ❤❤
Dear Harry and Annie,
Wow, thankyou once again for availing yourself and your willingness to be used by the Lord for His Kingdom work! May He bless and protect you, may He guard and guide you always,
Love
Sue
Uganda awaits you. I sort of grew attached to Uganda with being there a couple of times in the north western area (Ukura and Koboko) in 2004 and 2007. Lovely enterprising people. May you be a blessing to those you will meet. In a couple of Sundays we will have our FG collection that I as ambassador will be promoting. Need someone to carry your suitcases or……..
Dear Harry and Annie,
Wow! Our prayers are with you and with the people you encounter in your work. We look forward to your updates.
Safety, health and blessings to you,
Moira and Steve
My dearest Annie and Harry
I am so proud of the work you are doing. I think of you often and always keep you in my prayers. I would love to speak to you both on Harry’s return. God bless you
I love you xoxo
Gail
Decided to get an Internet package as I sit at Jim’s bedside so I can follow your activities!
You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers as you venture into, what for you is, another “unknown”. May you be welcomed with open arms as you again formulate a plan of action to help those suffering in Uganda. Your past IRM missions will help to do this in a timely manner, I’m sure. May God bless you as you do his work.
Margaret and Jim
Harry and Annie you are a living example of God’s love on this earth. let you be an inspiration to many, because you have given your love to many needy souls regardless of your age. May God continue blessing you.
Hi Harry and Annie
As you once again embark on God’s calling, we pray for your safety, good health and for all the wisdom that is needed to complete this mission.
Love Jim and Ann
Harry and Annie, you are both wonderful human beings. You give up your comfort and safety to assist those who are in dire straits all over this world we live in. June and I are keeping you in our prayers for both you safety and a successful completion of your mission,
June and Gene
Dear Harry and Annie,
Safe travels to our neighbours and our best wishes as you take on this important work!
Sue and Paul
Dear Annie&Harry
Have a wonderful time and enjoy Uganda! God bless you
Hey mom and dad,
We are praying each day that you will be a blessing and be blessed through this response to God’s call to build His Kingdom.
We look forward to having you back soon!
James and Joy and the kids….
Just checking for a second entry and praying for you daily. So hard to imagine what you are going through. But I’m sure you are already making a difference in a place of drought and suffering. Saw that Jim B. away on Wed. (Sure you must know and trust that Margaret will sense your love and comfort). All is well here. Talk to you Annie as soon as you get back–before we leave on the 7th. Love you so much for who you are and what you do, R&D