Kyenjonjo, Uganda

Just after these unforgettable moments, we were on our journey to western part of Uganda. It was like 30 hours journey. Mirka's legs were swollen for some few days, but that did not stop her from doing what had made her to go there.

During those 2weeks of staying in Uganda, we helped preparing Christmas parties for the kids. Lot's of Christmas gifts and food were given to over 500 children. Thanks to all who sent us funds to buy sodas and chickens for those kids. The kids were happy and very grateful, praying that God will bless the hands that provided.

The kids enjoy soda

giving clothes away

Christmas meal

giving the gifts for the best students

Travelling in Africa

The children stay in different homes/areas and we were to travel to these places. Some places are deep in the village, where there is no proper road network. We had to use public means of transport like 14seats minibuses (taxi, matatu) and motorcycle (boda boda). 

The shocking part is that the 14seats minibuses are over loaded to 20 or even more people. Sometimes people carry also the chickens in this buses. It looks funny and kind of interesting for those who come for a short terms missions, voluntary works. They get to know Africans style of travel. However it is very hectic and annoying to do it for a long period of time. We didn't have a choice, as we don't have a private means. It was no easy specially for Mirka. She could be so discourage by the way people travel in that part of Uganda. Please pray for us that God will give us the car to help us to reach to those children's homes.

Also during our time there we met the leaders we are going to work with soon. They were happy to receive us and we were pleased with their hospitality.