2020 was supposed to be the biggest year of US volunteers to Uganda and Kenya that the IMFC has ever seen, but things have turned out differently. In fact, both Jimmy and I are sidelined here in the US. Receiving news and reports from Uganda has been a bit difficult, but we manage to stay in touch. Communications with Kenya has been much better. Here in the US our lives have been drastically altered, but even more so for our brothers and sisters on the other side of the world.
Many IMFC volunteers know, love and respect Nzasenga Vincent and his passion for reaching Kampala and helping those who hurt the most, and just last Friday he sent his greetings to you along with this short report of one Manna recipient, which I’m sure will bless your heart.
Hanifa of the Slum Kabowa
During covid lockdown I was able to move in all communities where we worked and so I went to Kabowa where I met Hanifa. She is the former manna recipient of last year, Hanifa is married and has 6 children and 1 dependant. Hanifa learnt savings from us during our trainings and went and put it into practice. She was able to buy a second hand sewing machine at 250000 shillings through her saving [about $65 US] and started sewing old clothes for the community who could pay her some 300-1000 shillings then she got idea of roasting maize, so she could do two jobs at once. She didn't stop from saving during manna and she continue slowly slowly. When the lockdown came and she couldn't work she got her friends who are in mattoke business, she joined them to buy matooke from the village and bring them to town. The trucks that were carrying food were the only ones that were moving that’s how she joined. Right now Hanifa is on another level she sells matooke, sells roasted maize and also sews clothes for the people.
This is what she told me, all this it is because of the help of food you gave me and training about saving and start small business, it worked for me. Hanifa is very grateful for the support of food. Her life and family has been changed she very very happy. She said that may God continue using you as you support more who are like her.
She is thankful, thank you for prayers and support. I took her picture while selling matooke.
God bless.you.
Nzasenga Vincent
Please know that we thank you as well. Your prayers and support for the IMFC changes lives - thousands and thousands of lives. Godspeed and stay safe.
Steve DuVall