SHALOM NAMUTERE COMMUNITY PROJECT

"Shalom Widows Hope Fund".                                                                                     August issue The Shalom Widows Ministry is part of the community development arm of Shalom Namutere Project. In 2022, we observed that a reasonable number of the women we were empowering were widows. We held our first meeting with the widows to listen to them and provide a space to process their grief. Read about the first meeting and findings  from the widows' meeting.  Over the last few years, we have been trying to come alongside the widows in response to their needs.   Through our partnership with Apollos Training, we have conducted several trainings, ranging from basic Christian discipleship to skills development. We provided magnifying read...

Uganda is one of the youngest countries in the world. Over half of the population is under  18 , and nearly  80% are under  30 . This demographic reality is not just a statistic—it is a defining moment in our nation’s story. A young nation means that Uganda is still being formed. Its economy, institutions, values, and leadership are actively taking shape. The children we educate today will determine the kind of country Uganda becomes tomorrow. This is where education moves beyond classrooms and into nation-building. At Shalom Care School , we understand ourselves as participants in Uganda’s development, not observers of it. Investing in children is not charity; it is an economic and social strategy. A well-formed child becomes a productive adult—one who contributes to innovation, employment, civic responsibility, and community stability. Conversely, neglecting education in a young population places enormous strain on future economies through unemployment, dependency, a...

  The Harvest is Plentiful!  This week, the Shalom Community Project, through the Shalom Community Church, has the joy of welcoming and hosting 70 students from Kyambogo University as part of their annual mission outreach, which will last for 7 days. In Uganda, university Christian Unions play a vital role in nurturing missional passion among young people. Each year, they identify communities where students engage in evangelism, door-to-door visits, discipleship, and public gospel proclamation. These activities are not only deeply rooted in Christian practice across Africa, but they are also key in shaping the next generation of Christian leaders. The energy and commitment we have witnessed in these Kyambogo students are truly inspiring. Their desire to serve, to share Christ, and to learn through hands-on ministry is a blessing to our community. As they interact with our ongoing development efforts at Shalom, they also gain a living picture of an  integral mission ...

Special Issue: From the Director's Desk.  When I took a team of five people at the beginning of 2024, I was simply doing what I love: bringing people alongside me . It’s almost the best way to tell the story of Shalom, because pictures alone don’t do us justice. This time, I want to share about Waswa (not his real name). After only a few days of Waswa’s involvement with the teachers at Shalom Care, I could see a bright spark of enthusiasm. But what came next was truly amazing. After our trip, he sent me a book that became a great encouragement for my work with the community. Here’s a portion of his letter: "‘Children of the Dust Bowl’ is a book I used to teach about the Great Depression of the 1930s. About halfway through the book, Leo Hart is introduced. He realizes that a large segment of his community is not receiving the education and healthcare they deserve. Instead of just complaining, he decides to do something about it. After our trip, I instantly saw you as a present...