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Floods in North Eastern Uganda - Amuria
(with Extracts from ETOP Newspaper of May 11, 2012 (Ateso News Paper)
 Collapsed huts, submerged fields and military vehicle stuck |
The rains have returned, but with devastating effect. The rains had been expected since February, but showed up in late March. People swung into peasant agriculture, the backbone of economy of most villages in Uganda. The crops sprouted giving hope to the farmers for a bumper harvest in June or July. However this hope was short lived.
For some areas in Amuria District, the blessing of rain turned out to be a curse instead. Heavy, persistent and torrential down pour caused substantial flooding which submerging the cultivated fields destroying the potential harvest. Homes were equally not spared displacing families to higher altitudes.
This has obviously posed a critical health hazard to the population of three sub-counties roughly estimated at 67,000 people. Faith Mission of Uganda has many churches and Christians affected in this region.
The sanitary facilities, i.e pit latrines and grass fenced urinals and bathrooms, are submerged and human excreta have mingled up with water wells completely contaminating it beyond safety for human consumption. Health workers have strongly recommended the use of water purifiers before consumption of any water. Mosquitoes are having a heyday because conducive breeding environments.
Blankets, camping tents and food are the basic requirements, besides mosquito bed nets, and water purifiers.
 Community leaders appealing For humanitarian assistance from Government, churches, and NGOs |
Revival Time Ministry and Faith Mission of Uganda are poised to intervene, as soon as resources can be secured. We have often been conduits channeling emergency humanitarian assistance to the affected people.
We therefore solicit urgent prayer support and material support to the affected people especially children, the elderly and pregnant women.
We may not meet the full needs, but could quickly supply mosquito nets, water purifiers and some food (ground maize flour, and dry beans). Any donations will be channeled directly to the needy.
Thank youFor Revival Time Ministry Uganda
and
Rev. Silas Ogwadulai
For Faith Mission Of Uganda.
New 2012 Projects
We have three major projects this year. We are appealing to our friends and well wishers to help raise the urgently needed funds.
Project One
A strong Vehicle (Deficit/cost of USD 2,500): The family and ministry urgently needs a stronger vehicle to replace 19-year old Suzuki Escudo which has now become a liability. The Suzuki has literally been to most parts of Uganda in some of the worst terrain in the country. However it is time to get a stronger vehicle directly from Japan.
Better vehicles have been identified through internet "CartradeView." The cheapest SUV is about USD 4,700 (CIF Plus Fright) . However, Clearance is about USD 1,500 and taxes in Uganda about USD 2,500.
We need about USD 8,500. We have already raised USD 6,000 specifically for the vehicle. The money is in our Foreign Bank Account in Uganda. We are waiting for a pledge or Cash of USD 2,500 and I make a secure order straight away.
A strong vehicle from Japan can get to Uganda within one month. Safety can be guaranteed if care is taken. It cuts off up to USD 2,000 profits from dealers in Uganda.
Project Two
Our Bakery ( Deficit/cost USD 3,650) is our best income earner at the moment. We make ceremonial Cakes, queen Cakes etc to sell and earn money. We use the main house kitchen and locally improvised cookers curved out of old school metallic boxes. The heat and smoke from firewood and charcoal is destroying our house very fast and making us quite uncomfortable. This year, we want to have a bakery outside the main house. We also wish to use modern mixers and other modern equipments as shown below.
| Item | Description | Total Cost |
| Completion of Bakery Room | A room is being constructed to act as a bakery as well as a display room. It remains roofing, plastering and putting in shutters. | USD 1,400 |
| Electric Cake Mixer | Small size which mixes between 30 to 50 Kgs of floor | USD 540 |
| Oven | electric | USD 790 |
| Oven | gas | USD 850 |
| Working Surface | A large wooden table | USD 150 |
| Various Cake tins | Heart, Square, Round, etc Shapes | USD 400 |
| Cake Stands | Metal and glass | USD 200 |
| Sieves | USD320 | |
| Total | USD 4,650 |
Incomplete Bakery House in our compound adjacent to the main house. It needs roofing, shutters and plastering. It was constructed by the proceeds of cake sales!
A total of USD 1,000 has been raised towards the Bakery Project. We are appealing to friends to meet the deficit of USD 3,650.
Project Three
Printing of book, Discipleship Training Manual by Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako ( Deficit/cost is USD 1,500).
Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako is not only a Bible teacher but a gifted author as well. A popular book used by many churches, Discipleship Teaching Manual by Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako. All the copies of the previous book were all sold and the money used to construct a house in which the family is currently living.
At present there are 230 orders waiting for the Discipleship Teaching Manual. A decision to print 1000 copies immediately has been reached. A total of USD 1,500 is badly needed.
There are other books to be published by Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako after the sale of 1000 copies of the Discipleship Teaching Manual.
We will greatly appreciate prayer and financial contribution into one or more of the projects above. All contributions can be made to our Revival Time Ministry Bank account. Details can be obtained by request using our contact form.
Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako
Plot 25, Mugote Road
Katende West
P.O. Box 1244 Jinja
Uganda
Tel. +256 (0) 793 475 720
