Hope for Widows and Orphans of Uganda
Updates from our trip And More!!
Hope for Widows and Orphans of Uganda, under the 501c3 Oromia Rural Health Initiative, was founded by Nikki Jackson, FNP, serving in Africa since 1997. As Medical Director for both Oromia Rural Health Initiative and Uganda Women’s and Orphans organizations, she serves on the board to directly network with U.S. based supporters and those serving on the field in both Uganda and Ethiopia, including short term medical mission outreaches in both countries.
Uganda is one of many African nations seriously affected by the AIDS epidemic. A large portion of the adult population has fallen victim to this disease and the result is devastating. All across Africa, there are staggering numbers of children orphaned by this disease. Though there are many orphanages and humanitarian organizations trying to help, the need is too great.
The result is that the elderly, who have no health care to mitigate the effects of aging, are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. They are often too disabled to work, even part-time. The children beg for food and bring home whatever they can find. These grandparents often give up what little food they have to feed their children. Many are fortunate to have a meager bowl of rice or beans twice a week.
The elderly are unable to afford even the most basic needs and the homes they live in, perhaps once adequate, have fallen into disrepair and are often unsafe.
This article by NPR reports more in depth on this situation.
After a long delay due to Covid-SARS a team is organizing to bring vision screening and medical care to Uganda
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Justification is by faith alone in Christ alone
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