When Shekhinah rescued 8-year-old Kirabo from a Kamwokya garbage dump, his file read like a catalog of horrors: malnourished, illiterate, traumatized by abuse. Today, that same boy stands straight in his school uniform, reciting Psalms with the cadence of a future preacher. His healing journey reflects our four-pillar approach: Medical (deworming, immunizations, dental care), Educational (literacy catch-up, vocational training), Emotional (trauma therapy, art/play therapy), and Spiritual (discipleship, worship, belonging). “At first I hid food under my mattress,” Kirabo admits. “Now I know the pantry will always be full.”
Our family-style homes ensure each child receives individualized love. House parents like Auntie Grace tuck children in nightly, celebrating small victories like a first full night’s sleep without nightmares. The “Big Sibs” program pairs newcomers with rehabilitated orphans – 16-year-old Sarah, once mute from trauma, now patiently helps newer girls find their voices. “When I hear a little one laugh for the first time,” Sarah says, “it’s like God whispering, ‘See? I make all things new.'”
his comprehensive care yields extraordinary transformations: 100% of children show improved mental health metrics within a year, with many like Kirabo becoming peer mentors. Your $60 monthly sponsorship covers all four pillars of healing, while one-time gifts fund special therapies like equine sessions for severely traumatized children. As our wall of graduate photos shows – from former street kids to nurses, pastors, and teachers – with God’s love and your support, no past is too broken to redeem.
