Alex
Aggan Moses
Agnes Lotuke with Apurio and Aggan
Agnes Lotuke is Agnes Longok's cousin and is an orphan. She was staying with Abra, Agnes Longok's mother (also the mother to Florence, Mark, and baby Bosco), but Abra can no longer afford to take care of her so we welcomed her with open arms.
Fundraiser
Peace for Paul hosted a successful fundraiser in Portland, Oregon this month! Over sixty guests attended the event! There were also sixteen volunteers, twelve live performers, and five cooks. The event was catered the fundraiser with authentic East African food, entertainment was provided by a phenomenal Zimbabwean dancer, and her band, and a native Ugandan was the MC.
A special thanks to all of the volunteers who put countless hours to make the event a smashing success! Heidi said that it was REALLY beautiful!
Back to School
Emma, Fred, and Apurio went to visit the children at school. Everyone is doing really well and enjoying the new term!
Aggan joined the others and began school for the first time
Fred visiting with the boys
Alyat, Apurio, Hathukwayi, and Agnes
Alyat in her new school uniform
Bonga! Logel and Mark
Emma visiting with the kids
Apurio and Aggan enjoying treats
"I visited the children and I found everyone very well and happy. Alyat was very glad to meet Apurio once again and they had a very wonderful time to walk together and play a bit. I also went to visit Aggan's mom and took her some food for the baby and she was very happy and wished you all the blessings from above." - Emma
Little Apurio
Apurio is having an easy time adjusting to life in the PFP home. It looks like we've got a big personality on our hands! All smiles. :)
Longoli and Apurio
Apurio with the new couch
Apurio has really taken to Emma, and we can see why :)
Goats and Chickens
The children are away at school but Fred and Emma are hard at work taking care of the goats and chickens.
Sports Day
The PFP family playing football
The boys
Patrick, John, Bosco, Logel, and Natule
Emma Completed His Computer Course!
Sitting with his fellow classmates
Emma accepting his award
Emma is now proficient at Microsoft office!
"I completed my computer studies and I am very happy to have a certificate in computer but all this is because of you. You are the sole reason as to why I am like this. Please thank you so much and may the God bless you very big." -Emma
Congratulations, Emma! We're very proud of you!
Emma has also been compiling profiles of needy children living in the slums of Masese. In respect to this work he stated, "Thank you so much for all the support towards the needy because I know what it means in staying in Masese, since it's where I grew from."
Other News
- Peter has started driving school!
- Friday had his 11th birthday this month! He celebrated at school with Emma, Fred, and the rest of the PFP family with sweeties and sodas.
Happy Birthday Friday! We love you!
