I would like to sincerely thank you for standing with me in prayer for the ministry in the refugee camps of South Sudan in northern Uganda. These camps were established in 2013, right after the war broke out in Juba. Hundreds of thousands of people fled to Uganda, and we thank God that they found refuge in this country.
This Christmas season, filled with joy and excitement, I would like you to remember Ebenezer Secondary School in the Bidi-Bidi camp. We opened it in 2017 to meet the educational needs of South Sudanese refugees. The school has 350 students, most of whom are girls. Many of them walk up to 10 kilometers every day, often on an empty stomach. The school does not have a dormitory, and at home, they receive a meager food ration due to a lack of funds to purchase food.
Another important prayer need is that there are 15 teachers and support staff, and the school has been unable to pay salaries or provide incentives for several months. The school is truly facing difficulties and needs resources and intervention.
We teach God’s word and conduct discipleship for the students every Wednesday. The school excels in academics, with students consistently receiving excellent marks in Uganda’s national exams over the last three years. This year, as you celebrate the Christmas season, I would ask you to remember this school in your prayers and speak to friends about the school. It brings me great joy that the word of God is preached, and the students are learning in the classroom. I would like you to support the school.
Ministry in Uganda – Edward Dima