In the photo below, Bishop Patrick is the tallest person on the back row. His wife, Maama Evah is on the extreme right of the front row. Bishop Edward (retired) is in the middle of the front row with his wife Maama Vasta in between him and Maama Evah. Others in the photo are Canon Richard, Canon Wilson Sabitii, in the back row; Rev’d Gita Bond and Mrs June Darmody in the front row. In Uganda everyone uses proper titles.
A group of us met to discuss the projects funded by St Thomas a Becket and our partners from Godmanchester School and Parish, Malmesbury School and The Abbey College Ramsey
We have been contacted by the Diocesan International Officer from North Kigezi to inform us that Bishop Patrick and Maama Evah will be coming to UK in April and May and as part of their trip would like to visit us here in Ramsey. I will give you more details when I have their programme.
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We are pleased to say that £5000, the last instalment of the money raised by the Walk for Uganda, has been sent to The Bishop’s School, Kyabugashe, Rukungiri District. The final stages of the building should be nearing completion. Parts of the building are already in use. The students have been able to sit their exams there.
The wonderful science resources we have financed are also being used The supplies provided by schools in Malmesbury and Godmanchester have made life so much easier for staff and students alike.
We are delighted to report that the parents of the school students have been so encouraged by the changes in the school that they have “done their bit” by laying new floors in the other classrooms. The school has a new standing in the community and is a powerful witness in this extremely needy area, to God’s provision and Christian love.
Some of the students do have difficulty scraping enough money together to pay for their meagre fees, but they all work hard at their studies and do their best to achieve to their fullest potential. We are grateful to God for giving us this opportunity to help this school.
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Nicholas and Sezi our sponsored students wearing their donated football shirts
Report on North Kigezi Diocese visit 2/9/11 – 11/09/11
Mission: To assess progress of ongoing projects; to obtain accountability figures; to deliver gifts; to assess feasibility of additional projects.
Diocesan Estates Projects at Kinyasano.
Trees: The aim of this project is to grow trees, both pines and eucalypts, on Diocesan grounds in order to supply a sustainable source of saleable timber. At present, 3,600 pine (pachera) have been planted around Prayer Mountain. Approximately 300 eucalypt sucklings have been planted on the slope beneath Diocesan offices, over the road from the Bishop’s residence and the Mother’s Union (for those familiar with the site). Theft has been an issue. It is planned to build a secure nursery involving timber-constructed seedling beds.
Cow Project: This project is essentially to provide milk. We currently have bought two cows. One is black with a small white patch on its face (kyasha), the other is also black with white patches but with big horns(ungawo)
Goat Project: From starting with 10 goats, our herd population is now 18. There have been six kids born recently, two females and four males, but it was unclear whether these were all ours or included the Bishop’s as well. Both herds are together and maintained by one goatherd. The shed we have built for them accommodates them well but already there is a desire and need for a smaller shed to accommodate the younger kids and expectant nannies for protection.
Kisiizi Hospital: Although this is not one of our Church supported projects I would like to report on our (Matt and Martin’s) visit there. The purpose of the visit was to deliver the equipment donated by NHS Blood Transfusion and to provide training to the staff in its use. This was achieved and will provide an immediate and significant improvement for the treatment of malaria-induced anaemia in the very young and therefore an increased availability of blood for the adult population.
Accountability at Kyabugashe: Details regarding accountability for the Kyabugashe project will be covered by Canon Richard Darmody separately. Richard met with Treasurer Benon Magezi, Headmaster Charles and Canon George. Suffice to say we saw ample evidence that previous funds were spent wisely, the school hall/laboratory/ chemical storage building now has strong secure doors and window frames and the first layer of flooring is down. They are awaiting the release of the final instalment to proceed with wall plastering before the floor and fittings can be installed. Matt was able to spend a lot of time on the Wednesday meeting and talking to the students and gleaning a little of the issues they have to deal with. He was warmly welcomed and appreciated every moment of the experience and took the trouble to learn a few expressions in the vernacular which everyone appreciated.
Rugarama Women’s Health and Childcare Clinic: Our assistance has been sought for the redevelopment of this clinic. In the May-June visit £1000 had been spent on the purchase of drugs for the clinic. My role was to investigate the needs of the clinic and to determine whether we were able to offer assistance. I met with the current Project Development Officer Kwizera Patrick and Bishop Patrick Tugume-Tusingwire on separate occasions to discuss the project.
Conclusion: It was a very busy few days but I feel we achieved our mission. Matt had a great time and was very pleasant company. He embraced all that Uganda threw at him with enthusiasm and acceptance. We hope it has further stimulated a willingness to help that he can take with him to University in order to establish more links.
We ask for your prayers for Richard, Martin Muir, Matt Damant as they go to Uganda on 1st September until the 11th. Matt has just completed his A levels and is soon to go to University. Richard is using this as his holiday from the parishes and they are all travelling at their own expense.
Their programme is very busy. They are planning, God willing, to visit:
The Bishop’s School, Kybugashe
Kisizii Hospital (under the Church of Uganda) – Matt and Martin
The Diocesan Clinic in Rukungiri,
TheGateway Project – Richard
All Saints Church
Visit Gershom, the Principal at The Bible College.
They hope to make contact with the Primary School near the Bible College.
They will also want to meet up again with Nicholas and Sezi our 2 sponsored Students. We are thankful for the donation of 2 Arsenal shirts for them and others who have given financial support for the students.
As you can see this is a lot to fit into a few days.
Lord you slumber not nor sleep; preserve our going out and our coming in from this time forth and for evermore. Amen. From Psalm 121
