9 years ago the founder of penner childcare – that is now called penner ministries – experienced a life changing encounter with a young boy who he came across during a community outreach.
Just like God is just in all his ways it had already been designed by God that these two will meet in a way. As the little boy wandered in confusion and with lost hope this is when he landed on Mr. Felex who he referred to as uncle at that time as a sign of respect so he could ask for what he wanted. It is typical of an African child to regard to a stranger as an auntie or uncle because that’s how they are raised.”
Mpako kikumi ”uncle “he said with a stream of tears flowing from his eyes with a touch of mucus. Only to ask what his problem was, he had spent days without eating and with no hopes of getting any food or whatsoever, so he was hunger stricken. This was heart breaking for anybody who understood how it felt to be hungry and vulnerable with totally no one to lean on. 500UGX this uncle had with him in the pocket with hopes of getting himself a chapati and a bottle of water. When offered to the boy it seemed like an answered prayer and trust me it was worth the sacrifice because of the big smile he wore. He later own stated that he lived with a brother and mother after a short conversation held with him. Here is when he was requested that, he takes this good friend of his to their place of residence because something pushed the uncle to wanting to know more about this little boy.
We headed to a slum area referred to by many as kiKaramoja ghetto in Katwe Slums and there is where we found the brother Michael whose health was alarming because his whole body was covered with wounds and there sat a mother who was pregnant, but her conditions of living were not favorable at all.
Michael was taken to hospital to see that his health was better some food staffs and clothes were bought for a start for them to at least escape hunger for a certain period. At a sum of 30$ as a monthly salary by then, the founder of penner childcare none other than ”
Mr. Turyantunga felex” took it upon himself to continue helping this family no matter the challenges. This is when the family is picked up and led to experiencing a better life.
This was such a turning point in the boy’s life and his family. As we speak, Michael and Emmanuel are acquiring education, they have a place to call home, with basic needs being provided for them thus receiving the care that they need as children.
We regard them as the heart of penner because as their new life started, so was penner childcare that later rebranded to Penner ministries today and has helped and still helping a whole lot of vulnerable families across the nation. A story that started with just one hungry child turned out to be a source of hope to many.
8years ago the founder of penner childcare that is now called penner ministries experienced a life changing encounter with a young boy who he came across during a community outreach.
Just like God is just in all his ways it had already been designed by God that these two will meet in a way. As the little boy wandered in confusion and with lost hope this is when he landed on Mr. felex who he referred to as uncle at that time as a sign of respect so he could ask for what he wanted.It is typical of an African child to regard to a stranger as an auntie or uncle because that’s how they are raised.”
Mpako kikumi ”uncle “he said with a stream of tears flowing from his eyes with a touch of mucus. Only to ask what his problem was, he had spent days without eating and with no hopes of getting any food or whatsoever, so he was hunger stricken. This was heart breaking for anybody who understood how it felt to be hungry and vulnerable with totally no one to lean on. 500UGX this uncle had with him in the pocket with hopes of getting himself a chapati and a bottle of water. When offered to the boy it seemed like an answered prayer and trust me it was worth the sacrifice because of the big smile he wore. He later own stated that he lived with a brother and mother after a short conversation held with him. Here is when he was requested that, he takes this good friend of his to their place of residence because something pushed the uncle to wanting to know more about this little boy.
We headed to a slum area referred to by many as kiKaramoja ghetto in Katwe Slums and there is where we found the brother Michael whose health was alarming because his whole body was covered with wounds and there sat a mother who was pregnant, but her conditions of living were not favorable at all.
Michael was taken to hospital to see that his health was better some food staffs and clothes were bought for a start for them to at least escape hunger for a certain period. At a sum of 30$ as a monthly salary by then, the founder of penner childcare none other than ”
Mr. Turyantunga felex” took it upon himself to continue helping this family no matter the challenges. This is when the family is picked up and led to experiencing a better life.
This was such a turning point in the boy’s life and his family. As we speak, Michael and Emmanuel are acquiring education, they have a place to call home, with basic needs being provided for them thus receiving the care that they need as children.
We regard them as the heart of penner because as their new life started, so was penner childcare that later rebranded to Penner ministries today and has helped and still helping a whole lot of vulnerable families across the nation. A story that started with just one hungry child turned out to be a source of hope to many.