By God’s grace, we ended the year on a beautiful note as our top-class children successfully graduated to the primary level. This milestone is a powerful testimony of what love, commitment, and partnership can achieve, and it would not have been possible without your unwavering support.
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Thank you for believing in the vision of Dahope Nursery & Primary School and for helping us give these children hope, education, and a brighter future. We started this year with only faith, and God used you to make the journey possible.
Our school community was recently filled with extra joy and spiritual refreshment as we welcomed Prophetess Josephine for a very special visit. It was a day of double celebration, as we also had the distinct honor of marking her birthday alongside our children.
The atmosphere was one of pure gratitude and fellowship. The children’s faces lit up as we shared in the birthday festivities, reminding us all of the beauty of a community united in faith and love. Prophetess Josephine’s presence was a true blessing, offering encouragement to our staff and a beautiful example of servant leadership to our students.
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We are deeply grateful for the time she spent with us, the prayers shared, and the memories made. It was a wonderful reminder that at Dahope Nursery & Primary School, we are not just an institution, but a family growing together under God’s grace.
What was once a vision shared on a poster has become a powerful testimony of faith and community transformation. From October 19th to 21st, Daughters & Widows of Hope Ministries, in partnership with the Buyende Pastors Fellowship, hosted the Buyende Gospel Festival 2025 at Kitukilo Play Ground.
Under the theme “Mindset Change” (Philippians 2:5), the festival brought together thousands for three days of spiritual renewal, high-energy worship, and practical community support.
Powerful Ministry and Worship
The festival lived up to its promise of being a “move of God.” Attendees were treated to powerful ministrations from renowned leaders and artists, including:
Pr. Wilson Bugembe and Pr. Justine Nabbosa, who led the crowd in soul-stirring worship.
Guest preachers like Bishop Ramathan, Bishop Noah Kamanzi, and our hosts Ev. Ronald & Jean Peace Murugayo, who delivered life-changing messages on transforming our minds through Christ.
More Than Just a Concert: Impacting Lives
True to the mission of Daughters & Widows of Hope, the festival went beyond the stage to meet the physical needs of the people in Buyende. The event featured:
Medical Outreach: A free medical camp providing essential healthcare services to those in need.
Community Competitions: A thrilling “Obugali” (bicycle) competition that engaged the local youth and brought a spirit of healthy fun to the grounds.
A Joyful Celebration for Children: The Kid’s Party was a highlight, featuring face painting and games, ensuring the youngest members of our community felt the love of Christ.
Hands-on Giving: In alignment with our skilling and empowerment goals, donations were distributed to vulnerable families, proving that compassion is best shown through action.
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A United Front in Prayer
Throughout the festival, the power of prayer was evident. Images from the event show our team and ministers locked in hand-to-hand prayer, interceding for the district of Buyende and the success of the new skilling initiatives.
The massive turnout at Kitukilo Play Ground is a testament to a community hungry for change. We are standing on the promise that the seeds of “Mindset Change” planted this weekend will grow into a harvest of transformation for widows, orphans, and adolescent girls throughout the region.
Thank you to our sponsors, including G24 Radio, and every individual who donated to make this “move of God” a reality!
Summary Report: Charity Festival in Buyende District (November 21st – 24th, 2024)
The Charity Festival, organized by Daughters and Widows of Hope Ministries, took place in Buyende District from November 21st to 24th, 2024, under the theme “Elevating Girls’ Voices for Sustainable Development.” The event was attended by over 15,000 individuals and was a significant step towards advancing social justice, health, and empowerment within the community. The festival provided essential services and resources, promoted awareness on key social issues, and fostered community solidarity. Below is a detailed summary of the festival’s outcomes and impact, based on the various activities undertaken.
1. Medical Camp
The medical camp served as a vital intervention, providing healthcare services to the local population. Despite some challenges related to resources, the camp offered crucial screenings and medical support.
Total number of individuals served: 3,600
Key medical screenings:
Malaria: 1,200 screenings
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): 600 cases
Respiratory conditions: 500 cases
Skin infections: 400 cases
Diabetes: 250 screenings
Hypertension: 450 screenings
HIV testing: 300 tests
Cancer care: 1 individual received palliative care
Challenges:
High demand for mosquito nets, which were unavailable
Insufficient medicines and no provision of dental services
No cancer screenings
Photo: Health practitioners conducting medical consultations at the camp.
2. Legal Clinic
The Legal Clinic, facilitated by the Women’s Probational Initiative (WPI), provided critical legal support and empowerment to women and girls, particularly in cases involving sexual and gender-based violence.
Total number of beneficiaries: 450 women and girls
Services provided:
Legal consultations and representation for cases related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)
Support in accessing justice for vulnerable women and girls
Impact: Enhanced awareness of legal rights and provided access to justice for marginalized individuals
Photo: Legal experts offering consultations during the clinic.
3. Bike Competition
The Bike Competition was a highlight of the festival, promoting physical wellness and raising awareness about healthy living.
Total participants: 250
Audience: Over 3,000 spectators
Top 6 winners received cash prizes
Impact: Fostered community engagement in health and wellness, while also serving as an opportunity to share messages of unity and resilience
Photo: Participants preparing for the bike race.
4. Football Competition
The Football Competition provided an opportunity for youth to engage in physical activity and fostered healthy competition within the district.
Total participants: 300 youth
Audience: Approximately 2,500 community members
Winners received prizes, including sports equipment and cash awards
Impact: Promoted teamwork, unity, and positive engagement among young people in the community
Photo: Youth awarded medals after the football competition.
5. Music, Dance, and Drama
The Music, Dance, and Drama performances were an integral part of the festival, providing both education and entertainment, and supporting the festival’s overarching theme of girls’ empowerment and sustainable development.
Total performances: 15 performances
Total audience reached: Over 5,000 attendees
Impact: Raised awareness about the empowerment of girls, gender equality, and community development through edutainment
Photo: An artist performing music about the empowerment of girls.
6. Spiritual Support
Spiritual support was provided through prayers and gospel performances, offering emotional and spiritual upliftment to festival attendees.
Total attendees: 4,000
Number of spiritual sessions: 12 sessions
Impact: Strengthened community bonds and provided emotional support, fostering a sense of unity and hope
Photo: Congregation during the spiritual support sessions.
7. Film Screening
Educational films were screened during the festival, focusing on themes of girls’ empowerment and sustainable development.
Total films screened: 6 films
Audience reached: 2,500 people
Impact: Provided a platform for learning and reflection, furthering the festival’s mission to raise awareness about key social issues
8. Gift Donations
Generous donations from Hands of Mercy, led by Ronald Muhangi, and G24 Radio UK significantly contributed to the welfare of the community.
Total donations received:
Shoes (children): 100 pairs
Clothes (children): 100 sets
Clothes (men): 50 sets
Shoes (men): 50 pairs
Shoes & clothes (women): 80 sets
Mattresses: 35
Soap: 100 bars
Sugar: 100 kg
Bread: 200 loaves
Pads: 50 packs
Bibles: 30
Dolls & toys: 50
Total number of beneficiaries: Over 1,500 individuals
Impact: Provided essential resources to the most vulnerable members of the community, including widows, orphans, and children, improving their quality of life
Photo: Some of the donated mattresses that were given to the vulnerable people.
Conclusion
The Charity Festival in Buyende District successfully brought together over 15,000 individuals, providing vital services across sectors such as health, legal support, education, and spiritual care. Through a series of targeted activities, the festival contributed to the empowerment of girls, sustainable development, and community cohesion.
While the event faced certain challenges, including limited resources, it effectively achieved its goals of raising awareness, offering practical support, and fostering collaboration among local stakeholders.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, volunteers, and donors for their invaluable contributions. Their support made a tangible impact on the lives of over 15,000 individuals.
We remain committed to expanding our reach and improving our services in future years, ensuring that our efforts continue to positively impact the lives of vulnerable populations in Buyende District and beyond.
Daughters and Widows of Hope Ministries November 2024
The more one is filled with knowledge, the more they are empowered to live an independent life, hence a bright future.
Through our Program of Empowering the Girl Child in formal and Informal/ Vocational education, these five girls by the names of Namukose Florence, Namwase Alasia, Kisakye Ruth, Nalubanga Ruth and Nasasira Apophia, residents of Buyende and Shema Districts respectively have got an opportunity to attain Vocational Training in Hair Dressing.
Due to unavoidable circumstances which include but not limited to lack of financial support in the respective homes to cater for their school dues, these and many other girls in diverse kinds of Villages keep dropping out of school and most of them are forced into teenage marriages and harsh labor as house maids in cities/ towns where they sometimes are misused sexually and dumped.
With help of Daughters and Widows of Hope Ministries together with friends and partners, girls as such who have lost hope of attaining formal education are given an opportunity to get hands-on training in different skills like, Hair Dressing, Tailoring, Fashion and Design, Bakery, among others.
Through Halleluya International School of Beauty, these 5 girls have been given a chance to take on a training in Hair Dressing course after which they will be qualified, certified and able to start up their own small scale businesses to sustain themselves independently.
In July 2021, we visited vulnerable families in Nansana-Wakiso district and gave various items to beneficiaries. We managed to offer posho beans, soap to 50 most needy families. We also visited families of the beneficiaries, including a family of a disabled girl where we gave financial support and together with other well wishers fund raised for a wheel chair to …
