26/07/2020
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Steven and Elisabeth, a husband and wife team blessed with a special needs child of their own, have eyes and hearts opened to others with similar needs. God, having stirred in Steven a desire for Uganda, and Elisabeth a native, made the location an obvious choice. Their research quickly revealed that although other organizations are doing beneficial things in Uganda, there is a gap for these vulnerable children, especially in the remote areas of the country.
These children are precious in the sight of God and stir compassion in Steven and Elisabeth. By organizing groups, educating families and caregivers, advocating using the power of numbers and FHCU's partners, these vulnerable children are given a fighting chance to thrive. They are hoping in the near future to create handicap access in existing schools and playgrounds, organize medical checkup camps, and build schools and clinics in remote areas where none exist today.
With focus on the family as a whole, and not just the child, the goal is to bring empowerment that will in-turn enable these vulnerable children to flourish. Their wish is to build an enabling environment and support system, within these families requiring special needs, that carries into their neighborhoods and communities.
The desire of Steven and Elisabeth is to engage and work with Ugandan families with special needs children, as well as bring short and long term missionaries from around the world to carry out the work. They dream for the vision of FHCU to be caught by many so that the mission will transcend the lives of its founders. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
Lord Jesus bless the vulnerable children of Uganda.