Our team in Uganda delivered 150 kgs of rice and 150 kgs of Posho to dozens of families in need within the main city of Kampala.Thankfully, the incidence of COVID-19 in Uganda is very low in comparison to other countries. While the country has been successful in taming the spread of the virus, the indirect impact to small businesses and farmers have hit hard.
A recent survey by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) in Uganda shows that three-quarters of the surveyed businesses have laid off employees. The survey also found that micro and small businesses experienced a larger decline in business activity than medium to large firms.Without work, people can’t earn a wage. And without money, people can’t feed their family. Our monthly food assistance goes a long way for those families who are struggling to get by. However, amidst the struggle and difficulty lie the spirit of the Ugandan people – we continue to witness their strength, resourcefulness, and perseverance in the face of great adversity.
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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