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MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

GREEK, UGANDA

BACKGROUND

The country of Uganda has suffered under the violence of war for many years. In Eastern Uganda thousands of people live in Internally Displaced Peoples’ (IDP) Camps. During the

early and late 1990s, cattle raiders sparked ethnically-led conflicts.Thousands of people fled theirhomes and many were killed. Property and possessions were taken or destroyed, leaving the localpopulation in desperate need. Now, security has improved and the Government of Uganda is trying toresettle these displaced people back into their home areas. A community of former IDPs has resettled in and around the village of Greek, which lies in the east of Uganda, about 400 kilometers from the capital city ofKampala. The community has apopulation of about 2,000 people,the majority of which is children.  Basic social services are lacking and healthcare facilities do not exist.  Many children are not able to attend school. Poor sanitation and waterborne diseases are prevalent, and within the village there is not a single cement structure. Local markets and trading centers are not

in the resettlement area, but in a distant town. Almost everyone living in Greek is in need, particularly the children. Although the people of Greek face many challenges, there are certain aspects that make their community a good location for this project. The area has a multi-ethnic communityliving and willing to work together.  Local leaders are highly motivated toassist their community. There is a good road system that leads to the

area and the Greek River provides water to sustain the community.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Refuge and Hope is assisting the community of

Greek to build a multi-purpose community

resource center. This center will provide a place

to gather people together to address their basic

needs. It will be a base for reaching the

community health needs and a center for

training. It will also serve as a place for spiritual

nurturing and worship. The main target group

will be children, church and local leaders, health and community developmentworkers, parents, youth and adult learners.  This project seeks to improve people’s lives by providing a central place for the  to begin rebuilding by holistically addressing the needs of the people within the resettlement community. It will also be a base for Refuge and Hope to further assist the outlying communities. This center will also be a central location for groups from outside Uganda to visit and minister.

DESIRED OUTCOME

The multi-purpose building will be used as a church, school and resource center.

Refuge and Hope plans to use this center to assist:

Over 200 people in meaningful

activities to improve their lives

Over 30 church leaders trained

in community development,

Bible foundations and leadership

Over 200 school aged children to

have access to basic education

and access to educational materials

GET INVOLVED

For more information on how to participate in this project please contact us or make your tax-deductible donation here.