November Update!

We have some really good news...

An anonymous donor has purchased the property that we've been renting for the last two years!  The children are so excited to have a place to call a permanent home!  We are beyond thrilled and have so much to be grateful for!

Dr. Mumba with the title

We are in the process of making some much needed home improvements and fundraising for a third building.

Current Fundraisers!

Are you interested in helping us build the third building that will provide our children with a kitchen, a mess hall, additional toilets and a common area to relax and learn in? Spread some holiday cheer and give the gift of giving!

One Brick at a Time

We're fundraising for the third building one brick at a time!  Purchase your brick here!  

Around the World Raffle

                                                  

Do you want a chance to travel anywhere in the world with a loved one?  You could be the lucky winner of two unrestricted round-trip tickets!  Only 1000 will be sold, purchase your ticket to [your dream destination] here!

Holiday

The children are now on holiday!  They finished the school term and are happy to return home to Emma and Becky.

The children getting ready to leave school

On the way home

Gloria reading her letter

Chegem in her new clothes

Ochola in his new clothes

Emma helping Esther cook

Allan, Angella, Friday and Paul playing cards

Tikol playing

Friday :)

New Matron!

We hired a new matron named Becky to help Emma care for the children, especially the younger children and girls.

Natule, Becky, Bosco and Joseph with their letters from Lisa

Doctor Mufumba held a family meeting to introduce the children to Becky and to remind them of some of our house rules.

"...I informed them about Becky, the new matron, and encouraged them to cooperate and feel free with her and I also encouraged Becky to love and serve the children as much as she could.  I also informed them about the great gift of the PFP home which has been purchased for them to stay in.  I reminded them about always working hard, being disciplined and honest, no stealing, no lying and no fighting."

--Doctor Mufumba

Becky sent an email informing us of some of her plans for the girls at PFP.

"I will be having several meetings with the girls alone since they are more vulnerable.  Possibly once a week to get to know their views, challenges and problems they will be facing.  I will be telling you of what transpired in the meetings."

-- Becky

Photos That Will Make You Smile!

Luke in his Asian inspired outfit :)

Emma had to have had some influence here...

Moses making a silly face

October Update!

Annual Online Auction

Thanks to your generous donations and your bids, our expectations were exceeded and The Peace for Paul Annual Online Auction raised...

$15,000!!!!!

We surpassed our goal and we are so excited to get started on these projects that will improve the lives of our wonderful children!  A special thanks to Lisa McIntosh who put so much effort into making this year's auction a huge success!

Emma Visits Moroto

The Karamojong tribe is originally from the Moroto District in northern Uganda.  Our Director, Emma, hadn't been back to visit since he left when he was a small child.  The goal of this trip was to find two needy children who would benefit from our program.  Emma quickly identified Tikol Joseph and Angella Joseph, met with the local chair and received permission to return to Mbiko with the two boys.

Emma with Angella

Emma and the Local Chair

New PFP Family Members!

Twelve-year-old Tikol Joseph

Tikol in front of his old house

Eleven-year-old Angella Joseph

Angella with his new mattress

Angella, Luke and Ochola playing soccer

Three-year-old Chegem

Welcome to the family Tikol, Angella, and Chegem!  Sponsors, thanks so much for your support and willingness to help these special children!

You can read more about the kids by clicking on their names.

Ochola is transitioning very smoothly.  Luke and him have become fast friends.  Emma described Ochola as "very happy and cheerful."

Chegem, Ochola and Luke enjoying their supper

Luke and Ochola

Visitation Day

Emma went to visit the children at school.  He reported, "The visitation was very fantastic and all the kids enjoyed the meals... They are all doing excellently well."

Lomilo, Natule and Juma

Other News

Naru, Friday's aunt, named her new baby after Heidi and Tomasz's daughter Madison.  They were honored and can't wait to meet the Ugandan Madison!

Doctor Mufumba and his family have asked to continue to care for Apurio and Longoli!  He wrote a very touching email, here is a short excerpt:

"Surely Longoli and Apurio have become a part of my family.  Many visitors ask me whether we have triplets or if Jonah (Mufumba's biological son) closely follows twins.  You find the three of them doing the same things at the same time (e.g. playing with toys, singing, dancing, greeting in our local way, eating, etc.)... Dada and Rose plus all the rest are there to help them grow and develop to their best."

Longoli, Apurio and Jonah dancing