KISAMBIRA RAHIM

AGE: 6 YEARS OLD

Rahim was born August 4th, 2012. He lives in a mud walled, rented single room with his father, mother and siblings. His father is a muslim who has many other wives and rarely comes home to see the family. His mother is the main provider for them and she earns a living by buying and selling smoked fish. Rahim has a disability with his left eye, but it does not stop him from wanting to learn and become a doctor someday. 

AMANYA DANSON

AGE: 5 YEARS OLD

Danson lives at home with his father, mother, 4 siblings, and a few cousins. They live in a mud house on their clan land; this means many other relatives also live on the same land, but in their own homes. Danson is the last born child of his parents who are peasant farmers. They grow their own food and sometimes work for other people to earn money. His father was recently delivered from a serious problem with alcoholism, which almost killed him. Although his father is improving physically, he has not surrendered his life to Jesus yet. Danson's mother is a hard working lady and tries her best to make sure her children have what they need. Danson is now in Baby Class at UKP Academy and is enjoying it!

NANYANZI ELEANOR

AGE: 4 YEARS OLD

Four year old Eleanor who goes by the nickname of Elina, loves to sing and play. She comes from a muslim family, however her parents have allowed her to be enrolled in the UKP program. Therefore, this family is being reached with the Gospel and love of Jesus on a regular basis; please pray for their salvation. Eleanor is in Baby class (pre-school) where she likes learning and enjoys coloring. She says she wants to become a teacher someday. She is the second born of two siblings. Her father is a taxi conductor and her mother sells vegetables and spices for a living. The family lives in the town of Mukono, in a rented single room dwelling, but they do their best to make it work for their family. 

OWOMUGISHA CYNTHIA

AGE: 4 YEARS OLD

Cynthia lives at home with her father, mother, and 2 sisters. They live in a small mud home which has one bedroom, a sitting room, and an outdoor kitchen where they cook. The whole family shares their one bedroom for sleeping. Cynthia's parents are peasant farmers. They work for other people as peasants and they have a small garden to grow matoke (plantain bananas) for their main food, as well as beans, and millet (a grain used for porridge). Her father struggles with alcohol and often spends the money he earns on himself. Despite their hard life, Cynthia's mother works hard and takes good care of her children to make sure they are clean, have food, and are loved.

KEZIAH SHIVAN

AGE: 3 YEARS OLD

Three year old Keziah was born on the 12th of January, 2015. She lives with both of her parents and two younger siblings in a small rental house in Mukono. She does not attend school yet, but is eager to start when she is old enough. Keziah's immune system is weak and she is often sick with bronchial infections, although they have not diagnosed the reason for the problem. Her father does temporary work as a security guard and her mother sells things she grows from her garden. They also raise some pigs and chickens for food and selling. 

ABDU SEMAKULA

AGE: 8 YEARS OLD

Eight year old Abdu was born on the 3rd of August, 2010. He is a hard working and active boy. He loves to play football and to learn. His father does tailoring and his mother does not work, therefore they cannot afford to care for him. He stays with his grandmother (and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings) in a two room house owned by the family clan. 

KIRAGGA MIKE

AGE: 9 YEARS OLD

Mike was born August 7, 2009. He is the eldest of three children and enjoys playing football with his friends. He lives with his father, mother and siblings in a rented single room in a slum area. The father makes and sells home made bar soap and his mother buys and sells fish in order to make a living for their family. Despite their challenges, they work hard to make ends meet. 

AMURINDA BLESSING

AGE: 5 YEARS OLD

Blessing was born on August 20, 2013. She is a sweet girl with a spunky personality who lives with her mom and dad. They are peasant farmers who grow matoke (plantain bananas), beans, and other small crops for eating. Blessing's family was selected to be a part of the UKP program so that she would have the opportunity to go to school and get an education at UKP Academy as well as learn about Jesus and grow spiritually.  

MUKISA MORGAN

AGE: 6 YEARS OLD

Six year old Morgan was born on the 4th of January 2012. He is a jolly and active boy who is the third of four siblings. He has memorized some scriptures which he likes to share with other children. His father abandoned the family so Morgan, his mother and siblings live with their aunt who cares for their needs. His mother makes and sells mats to earn money to help the family.