Why do they need my help?
Health
There is great poverty in the bush areas around the village, due mostly to illness. The HIV/AIDs crisis and malaria, along with other treatable illnesses, have left many orphans and widows. Countless children are being reared by their grandparents who live an extreme subsistant existence. As there is little or no welfare or medical help these people rely soley on the support from others.
Education
Education is mostly provided by private organisations in Uganda and the students are expected to pay school fees. This is a big problem for most families and many rely on sponsorship. The vision of the Molly and Paul schools is to cater for impoverished children and try to supply their education, accommodation and food free of charge. However, the funds are not always there and often the children go hungry and the teachers unpaid.
Special Needs
With a population of around 35 million, Uganda only has 14 facilities for adults and children with disabilities. Over the course of the past 4 years UgaIrish volunteers have come in contact with children with physical and intellectual disabilities living in appalling conditions, shut away from the world. So far three of these children have found support, but there are many more children and adults with disabilities who need our help, as there is very little support from the government.