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 Caroline Odum and Kimmie Brady "I love missions. I have had the opportunity to go on a few mission trips both with my church and with Helping Hands, so when I felt the Lord calling me to go to Bolivia, I was excited. I had seen the Lord move in past trips, and I knew this one would be no different. About a month prior to the trip, the Lord revealed to me several unhealthy areas of my heart that been plaguing my life for far too long. I needed to truly surrender every area