PCF Charities Barbados-Uganda

Josephine Nambejja

Josephine was born to the late Mathias Nkambwe Mary Namujjuzi of Katongero village, Kyebe Sub-County, Kyotera district in Southwestern Uganda. Josephine’s father passed away due to HIV/AIDS, leaving her mother as the family’s sole provider. Josephine’s mother who is also living with HIV/AIDS struggled to support the family but she could hardly afford their basic needs including school fees. When PCF learned of Josephine’s story, she was enrolled into a boarding Primary school and when she passed very well, PCF took her to a good boarding Secondary School which saw her complete both Ordinary and Advanced Secondary Education. Josephine joined the University with the full sponsorship of PCF and enrolled for Bachelor of Science Technology (Chemistry) at Kyambogo University, Kampala Uganda which she successfully completed and graduated in 2018 with an Honors Degree. She is currently working as the Quality Analyst for Rene Industries Ltd, one of the Pharmaceutical companies in Kmapala Uganda.

Peter Masangere

Peter was born to Mr. Kamya Placid and Ms. Naluwu Florence of Kinyiga village, Kyebe Sub-County in Kyotera district. Peter’s father abandoned the family leaving his mother as their sole provider.  His mother, a peasant farmer deep in the villages of Kyotera struggled to support her family but she could hardly afford vital needs like school fees. When PCF leaned of Peter’s plight, he was given the opportunity to go to school at no cost. Peter completed has completed University and waiting for graduation scheduled for November 2024. He is currently a Science (Physics & Mathematics) Teacher at St. Henry’s College Kitovu (his former School). 

Joan Babirye Namaganda

Joan was born to both the late Ssengabi Joseph Wasswa and Nakirijja Dorothy of Kyebe village in Kyebe Sub-County, Kakuuto County in Kyotera district.  Both Joan’s parents died of HIV/AIDS that ravaged the then Rakai district currently Kyotera district. She was left in the care of her paternal Aunt who is a peasant farmer and had children of her own she was struggling to provide for. Unable to sufficiently look after Joan, Joan’s Aunt, with the help of local authorities, requested PCF to take Joan into their fold. By God’s grace, Joan completed Senior Six (S.6) exams in April 2021 from Christ the King S.S Kalisizo. Joan wished to become a Nurse but unfortunately, PCF ran short of funds to continue her sponsorship. However, she was able to reach Advanced level, focusing on Entrepreneurship, Geography and Literature. She is now the proud owner of JB Virtual Partner Solutions, a thriving virtual services company.

Veronica Nakaziro

Unlike other destitute children above, Veronica was infected with HIV at birth. By the time of her mother’s death, Veronica was only Three (3) months old and she was not enrolled on HIV/AIDS treatment until she was Seven (7) years old when she joined PCF. This was due to scanty HIV information in her and ignorance of the traditional birth attendant where she born from. Veronica is able to access medical care with PCF’s commitment to ensure she is well cared for. She is guided emotionally and receives other essential supplies. Please pray that she will grow and value the wisdom imparted. Veronica completed her Senior Four (S.4) exams in February 2021 from Kings Way High School Kitende but did not continue due to lack of fund.   We request your financial support to enable PCF to give Veronica a future full of hope.

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Catherine Nakyanzi

Catherine was born to both the late Deogratius Ssebyuma and Florence Nalubega of Ggwanda village, Kyebe Sub-County, Kyotera district in Southwestern Uganda. Both her parents passed away due to HIV/AIDS in the then Rakai district. Catherine was left in the care of her blind grandmother who later died and Catherine relocated to her paternal Aunt, a peasant farmer struggling to provide for her biological children. 

Catherine was born with a disability of club feet that had hindered her from wearing shoes since childhood as you see in her photographs. Catherine’s disability should have been corrected early but because she was living in a poverty stricken family that could barely afford medical care, she remained with this disability until a Good Samaritan, Mr. Lugwana Lawrence identified her in 2014, took her to one of Uganda’s Capital City hospitals and paid all the medical bills to have Catherine operated for correction of the club feet. After the successful operation, Catherine was able to wear shoes for the very first time in her life time. What a joy!!

Mr. Lugwana did not stop at paying Catherine’s operation bills, but further offered to sponsor her education for as long as he lives. Catherine is currently in Senior Three (S.3) at Trinity College Nabbingo, one of the best Boarding girls’ Secondary Schools in Uganda.

We thank God for Mr. Lugwana for transforming Catherine’s life into a better and happy life.