Annette Nalule
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0001
Birthdate: 1991 Grade: 5 Family: HIV positive sister
Annette is an orphan. Both of her parents have died, and her grandmother who cared for her has since died as well. Annette was taken in by her elder sister who is HIV positive and has five of her own children to provide for.
Dwelling Places was introduced to Annette through her aunt, and has since taken her into their care. She is now in school and is growing into a happy, beautiful young woman.
Muhamed Katumba
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0002
Birthdate: 1992 Grade: 5 Family: Parents and 2 siblings
Both of Muhamed's parents are still alive, but have separated. Since the separation, Muhamed's father stopped providing support for the family. Muhamed's mother has joined the Family Empowerment Program that Dwelling Places provides, but is still unable to provide adequate care for her children. Muhamed's behavior was becoming unruly because of living in slum conditions that foster bad behavior, and was at risk of running to the streets. Dwelling Places intervened and placed him the the Transitional Rehabilitation Home where he has since started school. He is now a happy, stable boy with an award winning smile!.
Aminah Nakaweesa
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0003
Birthdate: 1995 Grade: 4 Family: Grandparents, 4 siblings
Aminah comes from a Muslim background and lost both of her parents due to HIV/AIDS. Her grandparents took her and her siblings in, but as a peasant farmer her grandfather had difficulty caring for them and his numerous other children and grandchildren.
Dwelling Places identified Aminah as an at risk child and brought her into their care. She is a sweet, shy girl who loves playing jacks.
Brian Sadam
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0004
Birthdate: 1992 Grade: - Family: Mother, Father, 3 siblings
Brian's family are victims of the civil war in Sudan. His father is believed to have been kidnapped, and his mother fearing for her children, fled with them to Uganda. They had no where to go and ended up living on the streets for two years.
Brian's mother was recruited into the Family Empowerment Program and the children came to live at Dwelling Places. Brian, a handsome young soccer player with a kind heart, is now happy and settled.
Charles Kawuuka
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0005
Birthdate: 1996 Grade: - Family: Mother
Charles has a difficult family life. His father suffers from a mental illness and has disappeared. His mother has no interest in her children and left Charles in the care of an aunt and his paternal grandmother who was very sick.
Dwelling Places had been paying Charles' school fees, but due to poor academic performance and low school standards, Dwelling Places has moved him to the Transitional Rehabilitation Home. Though a bit shy, Charles is a kind and well behaved boy.
David Musis Walusimbi
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0006
Birthdate: 1994 Grade: - Family: Alcoholic father, mother deceased, many siblings
David's mother died, leaving him and his siblings with an irresponsible alcoholic father. The house they were living in collapsed, so they moved in with their blind aunt. David, along with his brothers and sisters, begged alongside her. His aunt died, leaving the children with no where to go.
Dwelling Places took David and his siblings into their transitional home. His difficult childhood hardened this bright and energetic young man, but time at Dwelling Places has softened him over the past few years.
Jackie Nassali
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0007
Birthdate: 1998 Grade: 2 Family: Mother, Father, Sisters
Until recently, Jackie's entire family lived on the streets of Kampala. Her parents were young, irresponsible, and addicted to drugs. Jackie's mother was persuaded to joining the Family Empowerment Program and Jackie was brought to Dwelling Places.
Dwelling Places has since taken the entire family off the streets, and as they rehabilitate, they will be reconciled as a family. Jackie, who loves dolls, is now happy and settled with a promising academic future.
Janet Kodet
Birthdate: 1995 Grade: - Family: Mother, Mentally Ill Father, 4 siblings
Janet begged on the streets with her entire family. Her mother could not care for the children and her father could not find work because of his mental illness. Janet and her siblings resorted to digging through dumpsters for food.
Janet's mother has joined the Family Empowerment Program, and after living at Dwelling Places for some time, Janet is gradually being resettled with her mother at home. Though still unsure of herself, Janet plays well and occasionally offers small smiles.
Moses Logono
Program: Dwelling Places
Reference # DP0009
Birthdate: 1992 Grade: 5 Family: Mother, 6 siblings
Moses' father died, leaving his mother to care for him and his siblings. His mother had no way of providing for the children, so they were sent to Kampala to live with an aunt who promised them a good life. In reality, she made them beg for money and then relinquish it to her. If they disobyed or refused to beg, she denied them food, clothing, and water. This harsh treatment caused them to run away and live on the streets.
Dwelling Places met Moses through a street outreach and invited him to live with them. This young man who loves soccer and studies hard is now happy and settled.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
- Matthew 10:42