Many of
our “Lambs” are now “Sheep,” having grown up in the healthy, nurturing
environment provided by the ministries of Ugandan Lambs Association. They’ve
been physically and spiritually fed, safely housed, had their health monitored
and maximized, been educated, have graduated, and are embracing life as young
adults. What a blessing! Recently our board president made it his mission to
gather statistics covering the history of the organization that began as a
rescue mission for extended family members of founders, Sam & Ruth Sebabi.
From a handful of young AIDS orphans at the onset, a ministry developed, grew
into a small non-profit organization and ministered over the years to nearly 90
orphaned children rescued from probable lives of poverty and homelessness. No
longer positioned to accept new Lambs, we are nonetheless grateful to reflect
on the young lives that have been raised in the organization and those who
remain to be graduated. At present we can report that about half of our Lambs
have reached graduation age, graduated, and are now gainfully employed; the
majority have remained in Uganda, although a small handful have been recruited
by middle eastern Arab-speaking countries. Three Lambs who have recently
graduated are seeking employment, five are in graduate school, five have
finished their course of study and are awaiting graduation, and five are in
undergraduate courses (post high school).
Ugandan
Lambs Assn. was chartered to raise the children to young adulthood, equipping
them to become godly, productive Ugandan citizens. As time has gone by, many of
our Lambs have embraced the value of their education, discovered their gifts
and talents, and set goals of pursuing training to prepare them for careers
befitting their passions. Very often that has meant that advanced education is
required. ULAUSA’s Board of Directors has determined that on a case-by-case
basis, support may continue past graduation on the advice and oversight of
ULA's in-country staff and ULAUSA Board of Directors. Lambs will be expected to
present their goals and have them approved in advance by staff and directors
and be willing to take advice from approved counselors. Those Lambs who have
been sponsored through their developmental years will be advised to contact
their supporters to determine their willingness to continue their sponsorship.
They may also be required to earn a reasonable amount of fees and tuition themselves
if that is applicable to their situation.
While
supporting and encouraging the “Sheep” of our fold, still about twenty of our Lambs
remain under the age of 18, on their way to graduation. Three developmentally
disabled Lambs are homebound, well cared-for and engaged in activities and
education to the best of their abilities.
So the
ministry continues apace as the ULA family faithfully prays and contributes to
the development of all of these precious lives who have been/are being brought
up in a faith-based environment. We invite you to click on Reginah's reports below for more details and fun pictures of some proud graduates!
With deep
gratitude,
ULAUSA Board of Directors
Sam &
Ruth Sebabi
Jerry
Renshaw
Gertrude
Nantaba
Ron Bournes
Ron &
Joan Mosley
Bede
Ssensalo