Visiting with the De Boers

We recently met the De Boers from Iowa who were visiting Uganda.  A while back they worked for World Renew in Uganda and even had done some work with KIDO.  It was good getting to know them, and we spent one day with them visiting different projects.  Somehow we missed getting a photo together.

First, we visited a school that Amuria PAG town church started in the area.

The De Boers gave uniforms and a football (soccer ball) to the school.  They were donated by Dordt College.

Second, we visited several agricultural sites where KIDO is working.  It was so encouraging hearing about farmers who were using new innovations; some were not even farmers KIDO had worked with.  They were inspired by the farmers KIDO was working with and learned from their example, copying their new techniques.  Here is a nursery bed.

Here is a blacksmith forge.

 

In the picture below, on the far right is Simon, KIDO's manager.  Going left, the next person is Robert Okello, our good friend and pastor of Amuria PAG town church.  Going left again is J.J., the chairman of KIDO's board.

Third, we visited an HIV widow's group that KIDO has been helping.  This happens to be one of the groups I visited during our week long trip to Uganda back in 2012.  They are still trying to remain positive in the midst of their struggle with HIV and lack of finances to care for their children and orphans in the area.  They need your prayers.  Here is a video of them singing in a traditional way.  The song is about the dangers of HIV.