Family of eight orphans asks for food and clothes

A family of eight children from Kizinga village, Budondo sub-county in Jinja town, found themselves stranded after losing their parents. The children, six of whom are under 18, now depend on the kindness of residents to survive.

“After their father died about two years ago, the mother took on the responsibility of looking after the children; however, she also died in August this year, leaving them without help,” Mr Richard said Isabirye, from sector LC1. president.

The community came together to support the children, with around 25 residents taking turns delivering posho (corn flour). However, on days when no deliveries are made, children often go hungry.

“I humbly appeal to the government, NGOs and businesses to help this family, especially the young people who were studying but can no longer continue,” added Mr. Isabirye. “Most of the children are under ten years old.”

The children’s priority is education, especially for the two candidates from primary seven and the other candidates from primary three, three, four and kindergarten. Food is also a pressing concern.

“The other priority is food. One of the challenges of this village is the lack of food due to sustained sunshine which destroys all our crops, which means that a resident who would have brought cassava or cassava for the children corn flour also buy it from the store,” Mr. Isabirye explained.

Ms Aisha Namugogo, the children’s neighbor, echoed the need for help. “When I receive food, I share it with them so that they do not sleep hungry, while some local leaders and politicians deliver books and school fees from time to time. I think their needs The immediate needs are education, food and clothing.”

The women’s leader of the area, Ms. Dezilanta Nakaziba, highlighted the efforts of the community in providing food, clothing, soap and some expenses. However, she noted that aid is often insufficient due to the difficulties faced by villagers themselves in the face of lack of food.

“Unfortunately, the aid is not enough because the majority of us are farmers, and there are times when we also lack food to feed our own families and cannot help, especially when young children are getting sick,” Ms. Nakaziba said.

Zaituni Nabirye, one of the children, pleaded for support. “I humbly request everyone who is willing to sponsor my studies because I am still unable to pay my tuition fees and I never concentrate in class. I also go without meals because they give out cards meals at school, which I lack. My younger brothers and sisters need scholarships, food, soap and clothes.

Her older sister, Aisha Nakisige, a seamstress, also sought help to restart her business and provide for her siblings. “I need capital to get my business back on track and to support my siblings.”

The family’s plight has sparked a call to action, with the community seeking help from government, NGOs and businesses to provide scholarships, food, soap and other essentials.

To contact the family, please call 0782-787-199/0704-306-555