Mwangaza Child Hides in Anthill from Rebels

My name is Esther Ajibo.  I am a Mukso.  One day my grandmother was with me at night.  She heard people saying that the rebels are coming.  I think I was six (but now I am 13).  My grandmother started thinking, then she went in the bush; the bush was near our house.  Then she saw an anthill.  She decided to put me that anthill.  So when the rebels came they sat on that anthill.  They started talking, talking, and talking.  I started saying in my heart, that when are these people going?  But they sat on it and one of them said, "Let us check on this anthill, maybe there is a child."  My heart started pumping, and then one of them said, "No, we have to check over there".  But one came and check in there but I was on the left and he checked on the right.

I thank God because he didn't see me so I encourage you that God has a good plan for you.  God had a good plan for me.  Now I am in America telling people how good He is.  GOD HAS A GOOD PLAN FOR YOU!

What an amazing young lady Esther is!  We look forward to seeing her future unfold!  Africa Renewal Ministries has developed an intentional follow-up program for these children that have traveled in order to provide a smooth re-entry into Ugandan life.  We have made them unique. We have opened their eyes, unleashed their potential and given them a stronger passion for a different life and to impact the world. 

Friends, we need your help to keep our long-term follow-up strategy a success, in addition to what is already being done to help and support these children (by their sponsors). There are additional costs that will go into their over-all well-being, education, leadership training, counseling, and the continual development of their music.

Our goal is to raise $25,000 by June 20. We have received almost 20% to date. Time is of the essence.  While this amount may seem overwhelming, we have faith that if each family could raise or make a gift of $100, it would be a huge step toward achieving this goal.   We wait with excited anticipation to see how the Lord will provide!

Thank you SO MUCH for investing in the lives of children like Esther!! 

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