Christian Support
The Need
Working in the rural refugee settlements in Northern Uganda where most live below the $2 a day mark, there is little support for anything from NGOs, and the need for spiritual support is ongoing.
On visiting Rhino Camp in spring 2024 Caroline and the CRESS Africa team were told by the local pastors that no NGOs had worked in their area since lockdown 2020. Caroline saw two precious bibles which were in tatters with constant use.
Our Solution
Child Evangelism Fellowship
In Spring 2024, we partnered with CRESS Africa to reach out to children living in Rhino Camp and share with them the Gospel of Christ. Their first task has been to train new children’s workers and teachers, and equip them with the necessary skills and tools to teach the children.
They worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) South Sudan to conduct a week-long course, ‘Super Seminar Training’. In April 2024, 15 students successfully completed their training, and have begun outreach in Rhino Camp.
By the end of 2025, 60 Good News Clubs, 36 Sunday schools, 114 Christmas party Clubs and 15 schools ministries are up and running. We also have 372 Children’s Workers in safeguarding and child protection for ministry in schools and churches.
Loud Hailers
We continue to maintain the Loud Hailer systems set up in Imvepi and Mijale areas and are pleased that they are now so embedded in their communities. The Loud Hailers were provided during lockdown and each is run by it's own local committee. The system provides, news, church services, health updates and more to communities with no technology to access other news sources.
Achievements 2025
Stories
Mama Agnes, a courageous widow and mother of six, faced unimaginable hardship after losing her husband and becoming paralysed from the waist down following spinal surgery.
Life in Juba was a daily struggle. Locked indoors while her son worked long hours as a bodaboda rider, she endured isolation and uncertainty—until hope found her.
In her own words:
“Thanks to [CRESS] support, I was safely relocated to Imvepi Refugee Camp. Here, I’m surrounded by my children and grandchildren, and no longer isolated… The new wheelchair you gave me—safe, sturdy, and even with a built-in toilet—has brought great relief to me and my children. It’s something I never dreamed I would have… When the winds blow and dark clouds gather, I no longer fear the rain. I now sleep peacefully, knowing that I am safe and sheltered. The house you built is not only larger and stronger, but it has also restored my dignity. The bed and mattress you provided help me rest well every night, something I had not experienced in a long time.”
Good News Club competitions
“I would like to sincerely thank CRESS Africa Foundation for blessing our Good News Clubs with footballs and pumps. This support has brought great joy and energy to the children we serve. The playing materials have transformed our active games. After every Good News Club session, the children eagerly gather to play football before returning home. These moments are filled with laughter, excitement, and connection. It has not only kept the children active but has also increased their love and desire to attend the club regularly. Even more, the footballs have made it possible for us to organise inter–Good News Club competitions. These friendly matches are full of fun and have helped build unity, teamwork, and strong friendships among children from different clubs. This support has made a lasting impact in our ministry. Thank you, CRESS Africa Foundation, for investing in the lives of these children and making learning, play, and fellowship more meaningful.”
Lasu Alex, a children’s worker in Ocea Zone, Rhino Camp.
