Food Baskets for Ugandan Families

“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” ~ Rosalynn Carter

Agnes is one of the two women who cook porridge each morning to feed breakfast to over 200 children. Originally from Southern Sudan, she has spent most of her life in the Acholi Quarter. Her life has not been easy.

Agnes gave birth to five children. One died at birth, two died very young. The fourth has epilepsy and is still in need of constant care. Her fifth, a son, separated from his wife and has no job. He has left four children for her to raise. The burden for Agnes is great, especially as a widow. Her husband died over ten years ago from an HIV related sickness.

Before taking on the role as cook, she worked in the stone quarry, challenging work for the youngest and fittest, and nearly debilitating for someone of her age and diminutive stature. As a cook, she is able to earn more than double what she'd earn in the quarry and the work is much easier and only requires a couple of hours each morning.

Agnes never had the opportunity to attend school as a child herself, and hopes the future of her grandchildren will be different from the hard life she has led.

We are incredibly grateful for Agnes' dedication to help feed the children in the Acholi Quarter each morning.