The slum of Katonga is situated at a low point on the outskirts of Kampala. At the entrance of the slum is a small church not much bigger than an average American living room. Pastor Godfrey and his wife, have been faithfully serving there for years. He is educated and well spoken and certainly could have a large "successful" church in Kampala. If the church was not pointed out, one would not be able to distinguish it from the other homes assembled from a compilation of plastic tarps and tin roof scraps. Each night this church provides a place of safety and rest for forty six children once exploited by thugs and local prostitution rings. Along with Pastor Godfrey, nine other men from the church sleep at it's entrance and stand guard as deviants hurl rocks on the tin roof and taunt the young girls. UORF has decided to come along side Pastor Godfrey and help support his ministry to these children. At this time UORF is providing rent for a home and meeting crucial needs. Over the next several months we hope to put in place the necessary accountability structure so that we can increase our support and provide sponsorships so that all the kids can get into school.
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