A glorious link to God - Feed The Hungry

Profile picture of Robinha pictured in a thatched schoolroom in poor condition

Children are a precious blessing from God. But what happens when they are left unsupported with no food or resources to survive? That was a problem Robinha wanted to fix. When some local pastors recognised they needed help in a school on the edge of a refugee camp in Kiryandongo, Uganda, Robinha answered the call.

She arrived and started to work right away. But the children were not doing well. The teachers were frustrated because despite their hard work, they seemed to be failing. The problem was the kids were malnourished, lethargic and couldn’t focus. They often fell sick and missed class. Robinha needed to change that but couldn’t on her own.

Then, Feed The Hungry came along to provide food for this school. Every day since, the children have received a hot lunch, packed with nutrition. The vitamin and mineral fortified rice meals you provide through your donations made the difference. These formerly malnourished children are now healthy and thriving, hungry for an education and hungry for God!

Robinha named the school Glorious Link Primary School. It’s because she believes children need a link to God, so they would see His glory. That is what she wanted to do … to “help children to see the glory of God.” And she does. The children are strong in faith and in the joy of the Lord. They also excel in their studies.

All was going well, until the government imposed new school regulations. Because the Glorious Link Primary School was not a ‘permanent structure, they were told they would have to rebuild or shut down.

By faith Robinha had a builder draw up plans and a budget for construction. The cost to build two new classroom buildings came to just over $30,000.

For a year, the teachers prayed — the grace period given by the government before closure. Then on a recent visit by Feed The Hungry, they presented their need to us. We knew we needed to help save this school and presented the challenge to some faithful donors who responded generously. Praise be to God!

With much joy, Robinha has been able to finish the first classroom block and has started construction on the second school building. The children and teachers are so proud of their new school! And with the larger buildings, Robinha can now take in many more children.

Photo of a new school building for Robinha's Glorious link school

A light in the community

God is working through Robinha in this community. Because of the strong Gospel focus in the curriculum of the school, children are coming to know Jesus. From school, they take the Good News home to their families.

The Gospel is being planted and nurtured in the hearts of these kids and their academics improve because of it. I am so thankful for you and your willingness to help these children. Providing healthy food and funds has given a bright future to the children and glory to God. Thank you.