Poverty and Injustice: the reality of life in Kampala

On Sunday, my friend Rachel shared this post. She gave us permission for it to be included here. It highlights the realities of living with poverty and injustice that are faced by many across Kampala.

This evening I saw a man killed in Kalerwe (a neighbourhood in Kampala) for failing to pay his taxi fare of 1000 Ugandan shillings (about 25 pence). I saw his lifeless body as I walked home.

I heard this account from eye-witnesses. The conductor had aggressively pushed him in the trench with a punch that resulted in his death. Turns out, someone had stolen his money during the ride in the taxi. I was angry at the driver, conductor, his fellow passengers… surely someone could pay for him?!

But I am encouraged that God is also angry at injustice.

Today I heard the preacher say that it’s not enough to be angry at poverty. We must do something to end poverty and all forms of injustices in the world. That’s my commitment!

— Rachel Mutesi

Our screens and airwaves are full of examples of injustice and poverty at present. We join with Rachel in praying:

“Come Lord Jesus! Help us partipate in your work of undoing injustice in this world.”

Thank you for doing your bit to break the cycle of poverty for vulnerable children and their families. There are many more children and families that are ready to be helped right now. Do you know a family or friend who would consider joining us on this mission?

— Julie Winning