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I thought it was important to bring a contrast to the beauty and broken aspects of life for people in Uganda and America. According to the Statistica site they state, " This statistic shows the age structure in Uganda from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, about 44.78 percent of Uganda's total population were aged 0 to 14 years, 53.52 percent were aged 15 to 64 years and 1.69 percent were 65 years old and older." Uganda - age structure 2022 | Statista In America the same site stats, " This statistic depicts the age distribution in the United States from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, about 17.96 percent of the U.S. population fell into the 0-14 year category, 64.91 percent into the 15-64 age group and 17.13 percent of the population were over 65 years of age." In America, statistically speaking families have between 1.94 children while in Uganda they have 5.5 children. The Statistica shares, " The typical American picture of a family with 2.5 kids might not be as relevant as it once was: In 2023, there was an average of 1.94 children under 18 per family in the United States. This is a decrease from 2.33 children under 18 per family in 1960." While according to the CIA website they state, "Uganda has one of the youngest and most rapidly growing populations in the world; its total fertility rate is among the world’s highest at close to 5.5 children per woman in 2022. Except in urban areas, actual fertility exceeds women’s desired fertility by one or two children..." According to Fidelity, "According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), American workers made a median wage of $1,139 per week in the first quarter of 2024, which would add up to $59,228 per year." According to the World Bank, "Accelerated growth may reduce poverty (measured at the $2.15/day international poverty line) from 41.3% in 2024 to 40.1% by 2026." Resources: Average salary in the US in 2024 | Fidelity cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/uganda/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/718084/average-number-of-own-children-per-family/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/270000/age-distribution-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=This%20statistic%20depicts%20the%20age%20distribution,were%20over%2065%20years%20of%20age.&text=This%20statistic%20depicts%20the,65%20years%20of%20age.&text=depicts%20the%20age%20distribution,were%20over%2065%20years Uganda Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
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Sharon is one of the sponsored children at Gateway and sweet Alicia shares of the impact sponsorship has had on her!:)
Alicia shares, "What drew me to sponsor Sharon is reading that she wants to be a pastor when she grows up. I thought, "This precious girl has spirit and no 'box' to keep it bound up by! I can't wait to see what the Lord's plans are for her. Whatever His plans include, I know I'll be blessed having her in my life, and I pray she's blessed by having me in hers! People ask me all the time, 'Do you have kids?' My reply used to be, 'No, but I have a cat.' (It's kind of a pet peeve of mine when people refer to their pets as their children or grandchildren. Love them, yes! Try to change their entire species, not so much..lol. Why I got swept into the madness, I'll never know ). I digress. Now, when people ask if I have any kids, I enjoy telling them about child sponsorship through His Love and Sonshine!" Timothy is one of the sponsored children at Gateway and sweet Kareen shares of the impact sponsorship has had on her!:)
Kareen shares, "Sponsoring a child through His Love and SonShine Ministry is one way I can obey God’s commandment to love, encourage, and give to a child in need. I believe the most important thing I can do for my sponsored child (Timothy) is to pray for him and his family. Timothy is from Uganda where Christian persecution is on the rise. And so I pray for him and his family’s protection and for the teachers and students at his school. James 5:16 says, “…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availed much.” I believe this with all my heart! I count it a privilege to pray for Timothy, his family, and for his school and home. That God will provide for them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. That He will meet all of their needs. I’ve only been sponsoring Timothy for a few months, but it brings me joy to receive letters and updates on his progress and to see him grow and to know that he’s learning and doing well in school and that God is taking care of him. I am blessed to be able to be a part of the wonderful work God is doing in his life. Kareen Van Deman Child Sponsor His Love and Sonshine Ministry" |
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Rachel GuyWhen Rachel Guy was in elementary school, she was fascinated by children in African countries; her heart was particularly drawn to children who had been orphaned. At the age of twelve, the country of Uganda became the focus of Rachel’s interest and concern when a close family friend, Nancy Wellham, invited her to join her on a mission’s trip there. It was on this trip that Rachel visited Gateway Nursery and Primary school and fell in love with the people there. Four years ago, Rachel was shocked when she was invited to start a ministry for the school. With humility and gratitude, she said, “Yes” to this unlikely adventure with God. Archives
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