When my husband Richard and I founded Helping Hands Foreign Missions in 2003, our vision was simple – tell people about Jesus...

Located in eastern Uganda in a little village called Namuwombi stands the Village of Eden Church. In a typical week, the simple building...

More than 13 years after launching the Child Sponsorship program in Uganda, God is still moving. We have grown from about 10 sponsors to over 1,500 around the world and we've expanded to supporting children on two continents. In that time, we have found that Child Sponsorship is the key that enables us to disciple children and their families by meeting their day-to-day needs. Here are the stories of two boys whose lives have been forever changed by Child Sponsorship. Fred, n

At the age of 75 I was by far the oldest member of the team traveling to Village of Eden in Uganda, Africa for Esangalo Day Camp...

Bright and early on a Monday morning in Uganda, Africa, children began making their way to the Village of Eden for our annual Esangalo Day Camp. Arriving with smiles and excitement for the day ahead, the children began to form lines, eagerly awaiting their breakfast before finding a spot in the tents. As the opening ceremony began, the word “ Abadole ” rang out over the multitude of children. This word—meaning “Chosen Ones”—was the theme of the three-day camp. Each day childr

We want to say a huge thank you to the Cherokee Bluff High School Football team! This summer they chose to sponsor a child living in Uganda. This video shares the story of Avery Jones, a summer intern for Helping Hands, meeting Moris. Moris is 12 years old and attends the Village of Eden Christian Primary School in Uganda. Avery is the daughter of Head Football Coach Tommy Jones. Coach Jones is intentional about helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the footb

By Lorna Green My first trip to Uganda was in 2016. While there, I met a young girl named Rose who was 13 years old. She was a smart girl, eager to learn, but was growing concerned about continuing in school. At the time, Rose was in her last year of primary school and did not have much hope of attending secondary school due to lack of money. With seven siblings at home, money was tight, and, although her mother wanted the best for her, she could not afford to send Rose to se

By Claudia Acuña Nogales, Child Sponsorship Coordinator in Uganda I have been serving with Helping Hands Foreign Missions in Uganda for 4 years. When God called me to follow Him, He made it clear that I had to leave behind my understanding of missions so that He could have the empty canvas of my heart to paint His plan with love, not only in my life, but also in the lives of those in need here in Uganda. Child Sponsorship is the channel God uses through Helping Hands to pour

The words of Todd Ahrend echoed throughout the Jack Wyrtzen Center at Word of Life’s campus in Schroon Lake, New York. "Some things in life are optional; some things are not…Becoming a Christ follower is optional. But once you are a Christ follower, being a global Christian is not. We serve a global God. We should be global Christians." The challenge that Todd presented was not just for the students in the room that day. In fact, the call to be a global Christian applies to e

World Malaria Day is April 25. This day is an international recognition of global efforts to control the devastating effects of malaria. Worldwide, there were 445,000 malaria-related deaths and 216 million cases of malaria in 2016 according to the World Health Organization. This spring, we are once again joining the fight against this deadly disease that impacts so many people in sub-Saharan Africa. At the Village of Eden, we have seen the devastation firsthand as our medical

By Heather Oliver, Director of Education at the Village of Eden Christian Primary School The 2019 school year in Uganda is off to a great start. After only a month of classes, we are already seeing the Lord move in the lives of our students. This year we have 179 students and an incredible staff that is excited to invest in the children through their lessons. Each day, classes consist of English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Christian Religious Studies, and

FillWaterBottles.com is a ministry of Helping Hands Foreign Missions that launched in March 2017. This project is designed to carry the Gospel to the people of the world through the practical gift of a water bottle filled with 5 Essential Items—hygiene products, personal care items, school supplies, something fun, and $5 to help with international shipping. In less than two years, nearly 5,000 water bottles have been filled and sent to Uganda. In June 2018, volunteers helped

"My wife, Morgan and I were so blessed to be able to go on a mission trip to Uganda, Africa, together. We were able to serve alongside one another with our team from Northside Baptist Church. To be able to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people in Eastern Uganda was incredible. I personally love going hut-to-hut to preach the Gospel to people who desperately need Jesus Christ. It was also an amazing experience to see Morgan work in the clinic, being able to see p

This year’s Christmas gift included a storage case, a reusable cup, plate, and bowl, and soybeans and peanuts. While these items may not seem fun-filled or especially exciting, the joy of receiving this gift is evident on these children’s faces! For children who don’t have the luxury of a place to store their personal items, a simple case to hold clothes, books, and toys will help to keep their things clean and dry. The reusable cup, plate, and bowl are practical items that c

A Letter From Our Founder I love this photo! One day as we were giving out free mosquito nets, this young girl was overjoyed to receive a gift that could save her life. She was not thinking about the future, when her net will be dirty, torn, and no longer effective at preventing malaria. My joy is in knowing that as we gave mosquito nets, we shared about the true life-saver—Jesus Christ. Since our beginning in 2003, Helping Hands’ focus has been and will continue to be the G