Sunday, January 1, 2012

December Update!



The PFP Board of Directors decided that this year the children should focus less on material gifts and more on giving to others and maintaining tradition. We put your generous donations toward a beautiful meal in the slums of Masese that the children shared with their families. The children also went to Doctor Mufumba's village to dance and feast, on a trip to Didi's World, a local amusement park, and each child received a new holiday outfit. 

Thank you for your contributions! 
It was a Christmas to remember!

"The relatives were very happy and appreciative for your contribution toward making their Christmas a delicious one."

--Becky

Emma giving his mother food to prepare

Joseph

Apurio

Friday

Juma

Chegem

PFP kids playing with other children in Masese

Hawa in her new dress

Doctor Mufumba's Village

Doctor Mufumba's village welcomed the PFP children for their annual Christmas celebration.


The kids showered and got ready to travel to the village since the long awaited day had finally come. We reached the village at around 9:00 a.m. and the kids were given breakfast before going to church. Then the kids proceeded to church with the rest of the people. Lunch was finally served which composed of matooke, rice, spaghetti, irish potatoes, meat, chicken, chapatti and pineapples. Entertainment then followed where all the kids tried their dancing abilities both in local and western dances. As an appreciation the kids were given jackfruit, pawpaw and some organes that they carried back home. We finally came back home very tired, happy and satisfied.

--Becky



Our children are such good guests!  

"I was amazed with the level of involvement in the morning preparations at Budoma just after they had finished taking tea. For example both of the older Agneses plus others decided to go and wash the cups and plates they had used without anyone asking them. Friday and some others offered to join the home children in running after catching the six hens and cocks that were to be slaughtered. Mark was our pastor who prayed for the breakfast and also prayed for forgiveness of one another for our sins.

Thank you for hosting Doctor Mufumba! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this wonderful celebration! The children had such a wonderful time.

We want to thank you and all the supporters for co-funding this big event, your contribution no doubt led to great success."

--Doctor Mufumba

Bosco and Alex at church
Didi's World

"We are right here at the Wonder World (Didi's World). The children have so far enjoyed different games like horse ride, caterpillar ride and sky ride. We (myself, Emma, Becky and Fred) also joined them during the octopus ride. They have just finished swimming and are back waiting to be served lunch then we shall continue with more games.

--Doctor Mufumba


Agnes and Paul eating lunch

Alex

Doctor Mufumba

Emma pushing the little ones on swings

Fred

Hawa and Rose

Irene, Longoli and Natule

Moses and Lomilo

Michael

Chegem and Ochola

Tikol


Holiday

The children received a care package filled with toys!

Luke and Michael

Soccer

Moses leading the way to the soccer field

Becky playing with the young children

Agnes and Rose carrying the soccer gear to the field


Career Workshop

Each holiday PFP hires teachers from the Ugandan community to teach a supplemental course. This term the children will be learning about career opportunities in Uganda. Our hope is that this workshop will encourage and motivate our children to do well in school so that they can eventually attend university and become contributing members of their society.


"I was clad in my white gown with a stethoscope hanging around my neck. I explained what a doctor does and asked Friday to help me demonstrate what a doctor does. I also allowed some of the children to listen to each others heartbeats, it was exciting to them. I emphasized the importance of learning and loving english, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics in order to attain a degree in medicine or surgery. They asked me questions and I answered appropriately. It was a good exercise and five boys and one girl expressed the desire to become doctors.

--Doctor Mufumba



Reading Program

Becky, the new matron, has started a wonderful reading program for the children while they're on holiday.


"I have drafted a simple database showing the names of the kids and the novels they will be reading. The children will begin reading around 10-11:30 a.m. And to make this reading effective, I have decided that before going to bed, everyone will be giving us a sneak preview of what they read in the morning. At the end of the week, which is next Monday, I will be giving you the names of the best readers in our home."

--Becky



Bad News for Emma

Emma broke his ankle playing soccer with the children on sports day but he is still in good spirits.
Get well soon Emma! We love you!




Sponsorship Opportunities


We'd love for you to join the Peace for Paul family! Please click on the child's name to find out more about them.



Lomilo
$115/month


$75/month

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor email Heidi at heidi@peaceforpaulfoundation.org

New Member of the PFP Family!


We have a new board member to introduce this month! Welcome to the PFP family Ian Quinn!


Click here to read Ian's bio

Ongoing Fundraisers


Are you interested in helping us build the third building that will provide our children with a kitchen, mess hall, additional toilets and a common area to relax and learn in?


One Brick at a Time


You helped us get halfway to our goal of $10,000 over the holidays! Please think of the PFP children when you're wondering what to get your loved one for their birthday, an anniversary or holiday!

Purchase your brick here!



Around the World Raffle



We only have 26 raffle tickets left! Only 1,000 are sold! Click here for your chance to win two tickets to anywhere in the world for $20!

Facebook




If you're on Facebook you should "like" PFP! We post regular updates and the latest photos of the kids so it's a great way for you to stay in the loop!

Here's how:

1. Type "The Peace for Paul Foundation" into the search bar at the top of your "Home" page.
2. Under the PFP profile picture on the left you'll see "like this." Just click and you're finished!

Thank you for your support!

Silly Photos


We can't get enough of these silly kids!


This photo was captioned, "Friday acting like a 90 yo man." Haha.

Gotta love that smile!

Little Bosco flexing for the camera :)

We can't get enough of Luke and his cool poses!


Super fashion forward
Luke and Natule

Ochola is all business