As Easter approaches, we reach out with a humble request to help provide food for the children in our orphanage school so they can celebrate this sacred season with joy and nourishment. In the poorest and most neglected regions of the world, having enough food can mean the difference between life and death. For the […]
Uganda is among the poorest in the world and continues to face severe challenges, including natural disasters and rebel attacks from groups based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These crises have left our communities in desperate need of assistance. Devastating Floods and Cholera Outbreak Last year, severe flooding in Kabale submerged villages and […]
The withdrawal of aid by former President Trump has had a devastating impact on children living with AIDS in Bukomansimbi District, Uganda. With the sudden loss of funding, many organizations that once provided essential services, including food assistance, have been forced to reduce or shut down their programs. As a result, vulnerable children face severe […]
Many have been injured, food supplies have been looted, and our most vulnerable—infants and orphans—have suffered greatly. On behalf of the Franciscan Sisters, the residents of our community, and the children of St. Thomas Primary School, we reach out to you in a time of desperate need. Our orphanage and community were recently devastated by […]
The Problem: Since the summer of 2018 Haiti has been in a severe political crisis with the situation spiraling downward from day to day. Charitable organizations can no longer assist due to the widespread danger and violence in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and the extremity of its poverty has gravely […]
