One of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals is universal access to primary education (age 7-14 years). Many positive strides have been taken, but there is still a long way to go. Uganda has one of the highest dropout rates in the world. 9 Reasons Children Drop Out of School: Sickness - Children are often sick, and they miss school so frequently that it’s hard to keep up. Some children become too sick to attend...
Read MoreWe are looking for people who would like to help develop some new programs. Travel is NOT required for any of these at this time, but you will need some degree of proficiency online, and GREAT people & communication skills. Needs are listed below: Internet Leaders Do you have a ton of influence on your social networks? Are you plugged in to lots of people who will take action when you ask them? Teachers/Coaches Can you explain...
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As Jesus rode into Jerusalem for the last time, the people shouted his praise. The priests and elders were indignant and said in Matthew 21:16: ”Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. But Jesus replied: ”Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “‘from the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” Of all the voices that day, all the noise, all the...
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Malaria kills 2,000 children every day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The mosquitoes that carry malaria only feed at night – so bed nets provide great protection from the disease. It’s the fastest, easiest way to prevent the 3rd biggest killer of children in Africa from claiming more lives. Today – you can: Reduce medical expense for families and the school. Reduce absenteeism due to sickness Save lives! Your...
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Most of the younger children at TOUCH made Easter cards for you this year and one of our favorite drawings was this one, which shows how some families collect rainwater in a tank beside the home. I like the idea. God sends the rain, and we collect it to use for cooking, cleaning, and sustaining life. It’s like that with your donations. God provides the money, you help us collect it, and then we use it – mostly for cooking, cleaning,...
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Julius is a total orphan who joined touch in primary two at age of eight years with his brother James. They had stopped going to School after the death of their Father. Their mother was not working. Young Julius started thinking about God, because they were brought up in a God fearing way. He wondered, “Does God really care about young children?” “Does God really care about us?” and “If he cares, why did he take my Father?” Julius...
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