Although I’ve now flown on MAF a good number of times, it’s still a thrill to see the little planes on the airstrip at Kajinski. Brought up on tales of missionary adventures in Africa I early on knew about MAF and never dreamt that one day I would be sitting in an 12 seater flying...
So, the first proper day! We all slept well, catching up on the effects of overnight flights. After we had retired to bed, Bishop Joseph arrived, having spent a couple days visiting his children who are at school in Entebbe. Many of the sponsored children live away from home in order to access school and...
This trip is very special: it’s the tenth anniversary of CRESS starting, and we’ll be celebrating with many of the individuals and families CRESS has been privileged to partner with over the last 10 years. There will be wonderful stories: of women who, because of the agricultural training, can now not only feed their families...
Bosco Mabe is in this second year studying for Diploma in Clinical Medicines. As part of his course he has just completed an internship at Moyo General Hospital in the laboratory. His mentor Senior Lab Technologist, Amaseku Kizito has sent through this excellent report: I am pleased to write a recommendation for MABE BOSCO who...
Caroline gave an interview about CRESS at New Wine – listen to how CRESS is helping the South Sudanese in Uganda, with Case Studies and a call for your support You can help through: Prayer – email us to join our prayer support team. Donations – Donate online, regularly or as a one off. If...
Cicilia Prosy first came to CRESS during the Chalke Valley Lent Project health training and mosquito net delivery in a small village of Matu. Ms. Cicilia Prosy is a 22years old pregnant mother with three children namely; Lodu Samuel 6yrs, Duku Patrick 5yrs, and Kenyi Emmanuel 3yrs and 3 other orphans. On receiving her health...
Melanie has gone to visit the projects funded by CRESS in rural Northern Uagada. This is part of her Masters Degree in Conflict, Security and Development. She is especially looking into the ways NGOs support refugees with a disability. As a qualified social worker with a passion for social justice, strong interpersonal skills and extensive...
CRESS TRIP 3rd – 15th September 2019 The 10th Anniversary CRESS trip to the South Sudanese, now as Refugees in Northern Uganda, departs on 3rd September. From the Chalke Valley are Caroline Lamb on her 20th visit; Jeremy Metcalfe (2nd visit) and Fiona Sheldon (4th visit). They will be joined by 5 others, all of...
In Uganda, Edward Mika and his team are continuing to deliver basic health training and mosquito nets to breast feeding, pregnant mothers and vulnerable women following the donations from the Chalke Valley Lent Project. Edward writes: “We distributed 200 Mosquito nets for both locations of Gobor and Mijale. We trained 48 breast feeding Mothers, 20 pregnant...
The Chalke Valley Lent Project has enabled CRESS to purchase 50 water filters for the team who work with them in Uganda. Archdeacon William Nyoma and his family in Bidi Bidi refugee settlement are one of the recipients of a water filter. Here is their story… The family of about 15 members keep their drinking...
