AHEREZA PAMELA

AGE: 12 YEARS OLD

Pamela lives with her mother, father, and siblings. They live in a one bedroom storefront in the village. Her parents work on a piece of land where they have a garden and banana plantation which provides them with food and a small income. She helps the family by doing chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes. Bible is her best subject in school and she hopes to be a nurse someday. She is an active girl who participates on the dance team doing traditional dance as well as plays on the girls football (soccer) team. 

ARYIJUKA JOEL

AGE: 9 YEARS OLD

Joel is a sweet boy and he enjoys playing football with his friends and coming to school. He has been healthy and is doing well overall. Please pray that he continues to grow in godly wisdom and a relationship with Jesus.

AIJUKA SHELDON

AGE: 4 YEARS OLD

Sheldon was born March 3rd, 2016. He lives in the village of Ishunga with his parents Geoffrey and Monic who are peasant farmers. His family lives in a mud house and they eat foods that they grow in their garden such as matoke and beans. He is the second born child in his family. Sheldon is quiet and somewhat shy but is a sweet boy who likes to give hugs. This is his first time attending school where he is now in Baby Class at UKP Academy.

TUSHANGEOMUGUNI ESAU

AGE: 12 YEARS OLD

Esau lives at home with his family, in a mud house they have recently built. Like most families, they cook in an outdoor kitchen over an open fire and they usually eat beans with matoke from their garden or posho which they buy from the store. They grow other foods in their garden such as sweet potatoes, greens, and corn. Esau helps the family by digging, fetching water, and collecting firewood for cooking. 

AKAMPURIRA JONAN

AGE: 12 YEARS OLD

Jonan was born May 7th, 2008 in the village of Kimondo where he has lived since he was born. He lives with his grandparents who are peasant farmers. They grow matoke (bananas that are cooked and then eaten), which are a main source of food for people in this area of Uganda. They also grow beans, ground nuts, and millet for food and cash crops. Jonan has been part of the UKP program for many years and is a sweet boy who has a gentle and quiet spirit. He is attentive in chapel and in his classes at school and works hard to do his best at what he does. 

AKANDWANAHO DRINAH

AGE: 6 YEARS OLD

Drinah was born on the 23rd of August, 2013. She lives in the village of Ishunga with her parents Geoffrey and Monic who are peasant farmers. Her family lives in a mud house and they eat foods that they grown in their garden such as matoke and beans. She is the first born child in her family. Drinah is attending school at UKP Academy and is now in Kindergarten class. Drinah is active at school and at home and is a joyful girl!

AMPIRE EVAN

AGE: 5 YEARS OLD

Evan was born on September 3rd, 2014. He lives in the village of Kikunya which is about 4 miles from UKP. He lives at home with his parents and 2 older brothers. He is now attending Baby Class at UKP Academy, and walks to school every day with his brothers. He comes from a family of peasant farmers and his mother grows the foods they eat and occasionally sells her crops for cash. His dad is working at UKP Academy as a school cook, which helps their family. They live in a mud stucco house that her family built. They use kerosene for lighting, firewood for cooking, and they fetch water from a fresh water source near their home. 

AKANKWATSA EDISON

AGE: 16 YEARS OLD

Edison was born December 17th, 2003. He has lived in the village of Ishunga since he was born. His parents are peasant farmers who have 9 children in all, of which he is the last born. His parents grow matoke (a type of banana used for cooking), which is a staple food for people in this part of Uganda and is one of Edison's favorite things to eat. His family also grows and eats beans everyday as their main source of protein. On special occasions like at weddings or Christmas, they eat goat or cow. Edison has been part of UKP for many years now and attends UKP Academy in the Primary 4 Class. He is working hard and trying his best in schoool. He is joyful, friendly, and enjoys playing soccer and having fun with his friends!

NUWAGIRA BRANDON

AGE: 5 YEARS OLD

Brandon was born on February 11th, 2015. He lives with his parents in the village of Kyancere, not far from UKP. His parents are peasant farmers who grow the foods they eat. Sometimes they sell their crops for cash. The family lives in a mud stucco house which they built. They use kerosene for lighting, firewood for cooking, and they get water from one of the community taps near their home for washing, cooking, and bathing. This is Brandon's first year at UKP Academy. He is attending Baby Class and is excited to be here at school with his cousins and friends. Brandon is friendly and likes to give smiles and hugs. 

NDYAMUHAKI BRIGHTON

AGE: 6 YEARS OLD

Brighton lives with his parents in the village of Kyancere, not far from UKP. His parents are peasant farmers who grow the foods they eat. Sometimes they sell their crops for cash. The family lives on a piece of land which they share with his grandma. His father built the home they live in out of mud. They use kerosene for lighting, firewood for cooking, and they get water from one of the community taps for washing, cooking, and bathing. One of Brighton’s chores is to fetch water from the tap in a small container. The tap is about 1 mile from his home. He is now attending UKP Academy with his cousins and is very happy to be with us. 

GUMOSHABE SAVIOR

AGE: 12 YEARS OLD

Savior was born in 2008, but the family is unsure of her birthdate. She is from the vilage of Kimondo which is about 2 miles from UKP. She lives with her grandparents and cousins. She comes from a family of peasant farmers and her grandparents grow the food they eat and they occasionally sell their crops for cash. Her dad left her with her grandparents a few years back when he could no longer care for her. The family lives in a mud stucco house that her grandfather built. They use kerosene for lighting, firewood for cooking, and they fetch water from a fresh water sources down the mountain near their home. Savior is now in P2 class at UKP Academy and is an excellent student in the top of her class.