Humanitarian Outreach
POVERTY AND HEALTH
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) monitors the development status of countries by using the Human Development Index (HDI). This index measures the average achievements in country based on three basic dimensions of human development:
Africa and in particular Sub-Saharan Africa, (countries south of the Sahara Desert) often performs at
the bottom of this list. The UNDP annual report highlights some key indicators of poverty. The
situation in Africa consistently stands in stark contrast to the rest of the world. While most of the
world has experienced a decrease in the number of people living below $1 per day, the number of
people living on less than $1 per day increased in Sub-Saharan Africa by 100 million in 2001, when
compared to 1990.
The situation is alarming when some of the indicators for poverty are examined. According to the UNDP, the following characterise poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa’s share of $1 per day poverty will rise from 24 per cent today to 41 per cent in 2015 if the current pattern of growth and distribution continues. Sub-Saharan Africa needs an annual growth rate of income per capita of five per cent for 10 years to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target of halving poverty. The actual growth rate since 2000 has been 1.6 per cent.
Our Story
New Kitchen for Orphanage Home
As part of our mandate this year to cater to the orphanage & school, Burden Bearers Missions has been able to finish the school kitchen. The completion of the kitchen aids in a cleaner and safe food preparation and handling. We couldn't have done it without you, God bless you
Humanitarian Drive
Helping orphans and children from poor families within the rural community of Kasambya. Our work supports access to education, health and well-being, creating safe learning environments, access to life's basic needs and helping the children grow their faith in Christ.
Meet Sarafina, 65 yr Old Widow
Sarafina has been a widow for 20 years. She currently stays with her 2 granddaughters aged 5 and 13. she is left with only one of her legs as she lost her leg after she fell down on a hoe in the garden when she was still much younger. As a result, her life has been full of many challenges and struggles. With your donations and many prayers, we have been able to feed them as well as getting her the necessary medical attention at her home. With your continued support, we are hoping replace her stick with an appropriate assistive device, as well as medical supplies.
Food Drive
Assisting the habitants of kasambya village with food for their physical sustenance, and offering a helping hand to those in need.
The Dormitory Project
We are excited to inform you of the ongoing dormitory building project on the orphanage premises. We are thankful to all donors who have contributed towards this project thus far. Your token of love is making an impact in the lives of those in need.
335 reached, Kirume VIllage
Your support secured food for 335 people during the height of a total shutdown in Uganda. These numbers superseded our expectations and our hearts are overjoyed. As our team moved from house to house delivering food hampers, they also discovered people who were critically ill and were not able to go to the hospital due to financial constraints. As a result, we had to field a doctor who did home visitations. She found that some of them were not able to walk due to body weakness and fatigue mainly caused by hunger. Additionally, many more were treated for malaria and typhoid, while others discovered that they had more severe illnesses such as H.I.V. and needed further medical surveillance. The field doctor was able to offer them post-diagnosis counseling, dietary changes, and further referred to local clinics for further medical attention.
"It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
Mother Teresa
