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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

BEINONMUNGISHA EDEN

AGE: 9 YEARS OLD

Eden lives with with his grandmother in a room that she rents from a friend. His parents abandoned him when he was very young. Eden's grandmother sews clothing in order to earn an income. Eden is a very social child and fun to be around. He love school and faithfully comes to Saturday kids club and Sunday school. 

MAANZI DANIEL

AGE: 10 YEARS OLD

Daniel lives with his mom and dad who are peasant farmers. They live in a mud house, which is cemented to keep it strong. He and his brother live in an exterior room that they build a little over a year ago. They also have an outdoor mud kitchen where they cook over an open fire. The family usually eats matoke with beans and corn from their garden or millet flour cooked into porridge or bread. Daniel has been doing well in his studies and he enjoys school. He helps his family by fetching water, collecting firewood, weeding the garden, and more. Daniel has been healthy and is growing physically and spiritually. He is asking for prayer that he will be able to continue this studies so he can have more knowledge and that his family will have all they need.  

Twinomugisha Mbabazi Grace

AGE: 9 YEARS OLD

Grace lives with her mom and two sisters. Her father died by suicide. Their mom works in their garden and banana plantation as a means of providing food. Grace is helpful in class and is very joyful! She loves learning and participating in classroom activities. She likes to play with her friends and enjoys the playground. She is healthy and is doing well at home.   

MATSIKO JOSHUA

AGE: 3 YEARS OLD

Joshua was born on March 7, 2017. He lives with his mom, sister, and grandparents at their home in the village of Ishunga. He has a dad, but he is not involved in Joshua's life, so his mom works hard to provide for their needs. They live in a mud plastered hut and grow the foods that they eat. They get water from a spring near their home for washing, drinking, and cooking. Their family has been part of UKP for many years and we are happy to have Joshua in baby class this year at UKP Academy. 

ATUCUNGWIRE PRINCESS

AGE: 15 YEARS OLD

Princess is 15 years old. She was born April 15, 2005. Princess lives with her aunt who is a farmer and her uncle who is a village council representative. They live in a mud house which is plastered and pained. She sleeps on a mattress and shares a room with her cousins. She does well in school and enjoys learning. For fun, she likes to play football (soccer) with her friends.  She usually eats posh and beans for supper. She helps at home by digging in the family garden, cooking, cleaning and washing clothes by hand. Princess always comes to church and is faithful.  

OWEMBABAZI CLAIRE

AGE: 4 YEARS OLD

Claire was born on June 26, 2016 and is the middle child in her family. Her parents are peasant farmers who grow the good they eat; usually beans and matoke (plantain bananas). Their home is a small structure made of mud and has a tin roof. Claire is a playful girl who is growing both physically and spiritually. 

AMUTUSIMIIRE STACIA

AGE: 3 YEARS OLD

Stacia lives at home with her parents in a small mud house at the village center. Her mom and dad are peasant farmers who grow the food they eat; usually beans and matoke (plantain bananas). Occasionally, they sell what they grow as a cash crop. She is one of eight kids in the home. She enjoys attending Baby Class (preschool) at UKP Academy.  

AHARINTAH SHIFT

AGE: 15 YEARS OLD

Shift lives with her mother, father, and siblings. Her parents are peasant farmers who work in a garden and banana plantation to earn money for food for the family. Shift does chores for the family such as cooking, washing clothes, and sweeping. She likes the color orange. Her favorite food is matoke (plantain banana) with posh (corn flour) and beans. Her favorite subject is English and she hopes to be a teacher someday. She faithfully comes to church each week. 

ARYIJUKA BRIGHTON

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NDYABAHIKA BRIGHTON

AGE: 4 YEARS OLD

Brighton is 4 years old and lives at home with his parents in a small mud plastered home. His dad does a variety of farming jobs including collecting and selling papyrus was a means of earning income. His mom has a small garden where she grows foods for the family to eat. Brighton is one of 8 children in their family and is the 2nd to last born. Their family has been a part of UKP for many years and we are happy to have Brighton in baby class this year.