Carol's Heart Projects

Sabiri Mungufeni (22) was one of the residents of the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) Orphanage in Busega-Kampala, Uganda. Sabiri is a talented soul, born with Phocomelia Syndrome. He was one of the boys who helped me with the disabled children during PT. He is truly an inspiration to all! He has a sharp mind and is a highly skilled artist. He won many awards for art and scholarship in high school and is now in his first year at Makarere University in Kampala studying Architecture thanks to a government scholarship. It was a long hard journey to even get there. His father brought Sabiri home in 2017 after completing his primary education, but passed away suddenly within 5 months. Sabiri could not move in with his mother because she was scrambling to support herself by selling Casava flour in a small village and barely had anything to eat herself. The sponsorship through Cheshire Services in Uganda expired 6 months before he finished his high school exams. He had to move in with his sister in Northern Uganda who's small salary barely supported him along with her 3 other children. He won a government scholarship that covers basic tuition, accommodation and a small stipend of $120.00  per semester. This does not cover his food costs, project costs, transportation costs or the requirement of his architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit etc. He will also need a power chair next year to manage the site visits. Part of your readings are going to support Sabiri's education needs! 

Nicholus Atuhumuza (34) was a resident of Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) Orphanage in Busega-Kampala, Uganda. Nicholus developed normally until 5 months. He could crawl but could not walk. He has an undiagnosed condition (most likely a form of muscular dystrophy). He was able to walk with crutches at age 5 until 9 and then has been in a wheelchair since. His father kicked him, his sister and his mother out of the house (disability was considered a curse and still is in many areas). His mother refused to abandon Nicholus but she was poverty stricken and could not care for him. She brought him to MOP until she was stable enough to take him home. After bringing him home (about 14 years ago) the village where they stayed then kicked them all out again because they blamed Nicholus for bringing "bad luck" to the village. The trio now resides in a remote village (Kagorogo, in Ibanda Uganda) but have a house. Donations have gone to getting windows for the home to keep the rain and the rats out. Nicholus now has a bed and electricity thanks to donations. Despite all these hardships, he strives to be the best poet, calling himself the "Love Doctor". His writings reach out to the hearts of the love stricken lonely along with addressing the reality of life in a now 'bed bound' body in constant pain. He is unable to roll or move himself in the bed. He can only type with 1 finger. He chooses hope over despair and his faith is ever present in his writings. Your readings go to pay for his phone data and electricity to allow him to continue his writings! 

Phillip Oderwa (28) is a talented musician and song writer working under the trade name, 'Pearl Lighter'. I met Phillip at Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) Orphanage in Busega-Kampala, Uganda. He sustained a spinal cord injury at 6-7 yrs old falling from a tree while his family were escaping the Congolese in the dark of the night. His mother had already survived Rwanda escaping during the brutal attack of the Tutsi people in the 1994 genocide. The family endured the same terror escaping from the Congolese for the same reason (genocide) when Phillip sustained his injury. Sadly, Phillip's father abandoned the family due to the terrible affliction of poverty. His father has since passed but Phillip has forgiven him. Phillip was blessed to be sponsored by a Canadian non profit to bring him, his mother & sisters to Quebec. Phillip has never lost his joy or hope despite his life's challenges. Never a moment goes by where he is not praising his Maker. Phillip is studying language and business in order to support himself fully in his new country. His primary goal is to reach as many people as he can  with his music which praises God for all his goodness and bounty! He hopes to travel back to Uganda to give his people hope as well as to other parts of the world. Part of your readings are going to support Phillip spread his joyful song!