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A Little Bit About The Orphans & Children |
For Pictures of the Orphans & Children:
Children Born 2000 to Present
Children Born 1999
Children Born 1998
Children Born 1997
Children Born 1996
Children Born 1995
Children Born 1994
Children Born 1993
Children Born 1992
Children Born 1991
Children Born 1990
Children Born 1989
Children Born 1986-1988
New Children
Ali’s father died of AIDS, leaving 7children under the care of the poor mother who was employed digging to feed her children, but became too sick and weakened by the disease. Help from a grandfather was insufficient to feed all the children. The community leaders asked Canaan Children's Home to take the youngest of the children. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up and he loves to play football (soccer). We thank God for his life.Mother: Katengere. Father: Dabangi Kasim (deceased); Received at Canaan Children's Home on May 26th 2007
Birth Date: June 20th 2001
Alice Amony/Amoni - (Sponsored - LAM50)
Alice's parents, Sam Opiri and Ayenyo Hellen were killed in the Northern Uganda war. Picked with her sister Sharon Agenrwot by fleeing people who handed them over to Pastor Daniel Oloka of Grace Christian Academy in Gulu. From a joint Christian meeting, in Kampala, Daniel asked for assistance and Pastor Isaac offered to take the 2 children in July 1999. Alice would like to become a teacher when she grows up. She is a fast long distance runner, and a handball player.
Birth date: Sept. 9,1990.
Her grandfather who is called John Mivule from Matale in Mukono District brought Alice. He was very old and poor with no money. He would leave Alice in a broken down shelter, which they used as their home, everyday when he would go out looking for food for them. Alice's parents both died of AIDS. She has been with Canaan children's Transit Center since 1999. She likes helping with housework and would like to be a nurse.
She was born February 19,1994
Angel's arrival at Canaan Children's Home attests to the work of a Sovereign God, sets the solitary in families. Psalm 68:6 Angel was born to Faith Kanganda, fathered by a man who fled Uganda and was ultimately imprisoned in Kenya. Her mother is unable to care for her and has sought employment in Kampala. Children like Angel are often rejected should Angel's mother marry. In the summer of 2005, Angel visited Canaan Children's Home with some friends, when the advisory board in Uganda hosted a sports team, the Charlotte Eagles. The Charlotte Eagles taught the children games and demonstrated soccer skills. Angel found God's love in the arms of a member of that club. Allan and his wife have made it possible for Angel to come to Canaan Children's Home. God makes no mistakes.
Date of Birth: February 7, 2001
ATOO GULU DEVIOUS
(partially sponsored - BC)
PARENT/GAURDIAN: OYELLA KEVIN
FROM KASUBI GULU
Atoo was happily received to CCH family on the 5th of July 2006.
This is Beatrice Suubi. Both of Beatrice's parents are deceased. Her guardian is David Sentamu, who also died shortly after Beatrice joined Canaan. She is a sister to Ketty Nanyanzi and Elizabeth Sanyu in Canaan. She came to Canaan in 1999. English and Math are her good subjects but would like to become a Nurse or Pastor.
Birth date: September 28, 1995
This is Bernard Wasswa from Seeta in Mukono District. Both parents are deceased. He is a brother to Steven Muwanguzi. Canaan received him through a pastor and Sunday school teacher in Seeta in the year 2000. He would like to become a medical personnel when he grows up. He desires to learn riding a bicycle.
Birth date: Jan 19, 1995
Bosco was brought to Canaan Children's Home from Gulu, a war torn part of Uganda, where he was found to be in great need. Both Bosco's parents were killed by the rebels in 1999 when they had gone to dig in the garden. The rebels found them digging and shot both of them and they died when Bosco was on the mothers back. Bosco was 1year old at the time. Bosco was found by the UPDF and they rescued him and did their best to locate any living relative of Bosco and found an old lady, the grandma called Sabina Afono who is about 80years of age. She also takes care of another 9orphans but with no income. This old mama has so far lost 8 of her 12children and at the moment she is nursing her 25year old daughter who is suffering from AIDS. Some of her children died of AIDS and others were killed by the rebels. She lives in Layila village.
Bosco likes football (soccer) and would like to be a pilot. He says he has loved to be here instead of Gulu. He can count 1-100 and can read Alphabets.
Bosco was brought to Canaan from Gulu on the 5th July 2005
Born 1998
Brenda's mother was killed by the rebels in 2003 when Brenda was few months old and after the death of her mother, the father disappeared in terror and up to now he has not been seen. Some people say he might have been killed by the rebels or he murdered himself or he was arrested by the rebels. No one knows where he is.
Brenda had been staying with her grandma (paternal) called Ajulina Luwum who didn't have any income but a beggar. She had a reputation for being a habitual drunk and was accused of child neglect. She stays in a place called Pece 2. Brenda was brought to Canaan from Gulu on the 5th July 2005.
Born 2002
This is Bridget. Bridget is from Buziika. Both of her parents are deceased and the relatives were unable to help. The Local Council authorities asked Rev. Isaac to take care of Bridget. She is a sister to Dan Serunjoji. She joined Canaan in 1999. English and Math are her favorite subjects and she would like to be a Nurse when she grows up.
Birthday: February 19,1993
Brian Ibrahim Sekaziga(partially sponsored - Deborah)
On April 27, 2006, Brian was taken
into the care of CCH. Brian
is very quite and sad, but with the grace of God upon the staff and children at
CCH, he is showed love and he has started smiling and playing with
other kid. We love him.
We will take him to school, next term. He talks less but he wants to write.
He was very sickly when he arrived, but improves daily.
Birthday: 28th November 2000
Brian is from Buziika. His father drowned in Lake Victoria. His mother had no source of income to take care of him so she sought help from Rev. Isaac. He likes to spend time in reading, writing and drawing. He joined Canaan in the year 2002. Brian would like to do science work when he grows up.
Birthday: Jan 26,1996.
Brian Sserwada (sponsored by Coley)
Brian is from Kasokoso Village Mukono District. His father Robert Byaruhanga died from HIV/AIDS in March 2005. Brian is the last born of 4 children. Since the death of his father, his mother Harriet Nakito, who is very sick, has been running a piggery project but is unable to support her family. Brian missed 2 school terms last year, due to lack of fees. The other children are able to work for a living. His mother is no longer able to work
Fred our
builder, who new about the bad condition of this family, Brian and the mother
who is sick ( HIV) approached CCH for
assistance to this little Brian. Brian
has been sick and malnourished, sleeping in poor house, missing meals some
times, because they lacked food. On 28/02/2006, we received Brian in
Canaan, and we have put him on treatment, after one week in
DOB: 2/1/2000
Charles comes from Asukuru, Tororo district in Eastern Uganda. He was begging on streets of Tororo and then in Dec. 1998, boarded a train that was going to Kampala. When the train reached Jinja (on its way to Kampala), he was picked by police, then later handed over to the authorities in Mukono, who settled for Rev. Isaac as a caretaker in 1999. He loves going to school and with Social Studies and Science as his best subjects, he would like to become a pilot when he grows up.
Birth date: June 9,1990.
After the death of Charles’s mother, his father
immediately became very sick because of worry and lack of enough care. He
is now under the care of his sister. After that occurrence, Charles was taken to
his Aunt called Sanyu Margaret Kalule who stays in Bukaya, a nearby village to
Buziika, Unfortunately this Aunt is HIV positive for the last 7 years, and now
her life is weakening. She had approached
Birth day: 1999
Christopher is a bright little boy from Buziika. Christopher's mom is very young and jobless. When we became aware of Christopher he was living with his grandmother who is blind. It was difficult to tell who was caring for whom! Due to malnutrition, everyone felt it was best that Christopher come to live at Canaan children's Home. He joined Canaan in 2002. Chris would like to be an evangelist and pastor.
Birthday: May 16,1997
From Bukamunye, Nyenga, Mukono District. When Cissy was 2 days old, her mother died of childbirth complications. Cissy stayed with her uncle for several years. The believers of Full Gospel Church consulted with her uncle who was unmarried. It was decided that he was not able to care for Cissy well. She was later handed over to Pastor Isaac in the year 1998 at age 6. Cissy would like to become a doctor and her favorite subjects in school are Math and Science. 15.
Birth date: November 22, 1992
Claire was
born in the Jinja District. Her father Stephen Kyoomya died of Aids in
2003. Since the death of her father, life has been extremely difficult for
Claire and the mother, Ritah Kirumira. Since then, Rita has been doing her best
to take care of this child. Rita has recently suffered the devastation her own
infection of HIV/AIDS. Since that time she has been sickly is weakening
daily. She had no relatives able to support this Claire and is unable to
continue farming or caring for Claire. Rita asked CCH to assist her by taking
care of Claire. So on the 13th of Feb 2006, Claire was registered to
be under the full care of Canaan
(2006)
Claire has started school at St. Moses PS in grade 2, she is a bright girl and
in good health condition.
DOB: 2/3/2000
Dan is from Buvunya - in Mukono District. Mother died and the father in not known. He is growing up a healthy boy. Dan is very humble and obedient. Dan came to Canaan in the year 2000. He would like to learn how to ride a bicycle and when he grows up, would like to be a shopkeeper and builder.
Birth date: Jan 8, 1993
Dan came from Seeta in Mukono district. Both of his parents are deceased and the relatives are very poor. He was not going to school, but now he is doing well and enjoys school life. Canaan is really his home since he joined us in 1999. He likes soccer and would like to become an Engineer.
Birth date: September 17, 1991
Daniel is from Njeru. His parents died from AIDS and is elderly grandmother was unable to care for him. Believers linked him to Pastor Isaac. He is a brother to Bridget Nakayiza. He came to Canaan in 1999 and loves pottery work, i.e. making things out of clay as well as drawing pictures. He would like to become an electrician.
Birth date: May 7, 1990
Deborah's father and mother died. Her guardian is Christopher Kasajja of Lubumba. Because Deborah is sickly, it was decided that she could receive better care while living at Canaan Children's Home. Her health has improved greatly since she started staying with us. She joined Canaan in the year 2000. She would like to be a doctor. She likes English and Math in school
Birth date: January 2, 1995
Dianah's father is not known and the mother is deceased. Dorothy Musoke who is working at Canaan now is her guardian. When Dorothy was still in Seeta as a Sunday school teacher, Dianah and her brother Jesse, accepted Jesus as savior. Dorothy was staying with both children by the time she met Pastor Isaac and asked him to help take care of Dianah and her brother Jesse. Dianah came to Canaan in 1999. She is interested in playing handball. She would like to be a Nurse in future.
Birthday:Nov. 30, 1990
Dick Kitayita - ***********************************************
Dick is from Kisozi Budo LCI. Wakiso District. His father was the late Christopher Sekagya who died in Sept. 1993 and Mother is Joyce Nakiyingi residing in same zone. Dick was living under hard conditions. When we received him he had jiggars and he looked very miserable. Dick has improved for the time we have been with him. He is healthy and good-looking. He likes playing soccer and desires to become a teacher.
Birthday: Dec.20, 1993
Eliazar's father died. His mother is called Jane Tucker residing in Butema, Mukono Disctrict. She is jobless. Eliazar and his brother Samuel Sekanjako are not staying with Rev. Isaac Wagaba. Eliazar was chased to the streets by a maternal uncle. Was found in a water tap structure where he used to spend nights. The believers in the church linked Eliazar to Canaan Children's Home. Eliazar and his brother Samuel Sekanjako have been staying with Pastor Isaac in Canaan since 1998. Eliazar would like to become an Engineer or a motorvehicle mechanic. His favorite subject is Science.
Birthdate: June 28,1990.
Elijah is from Busoke in Mukono district. Both parents are deceased. He is the elder brother to Enoch Kwagala. He is one of the bright boys. He is humble and tries to learn how to teach the Word of God to other children. He came to Canaan in the year 2000. Elijah would like to be an electrical engineer dealing with radio and TV.
Birth date: November 25, 1990.
Elisha is from Seeta-Nazigo. Both parents are deceased. Elisha was connected to Canaan by a Pastor. Elisha is bright and likes asking clever questions to Pastor Isaac. He likes singing. Elisha came to Canaan in 1999. Would like to be a pastor.
Birthday: Aug. 4, 1995
Date of birth: 16/04/2000
Elizabeth is from Buikwe. Both of Elizabeth's parents are deceased. Her guardian was David Sentamu, who also died shortly after Beatrice joined Canaan. She is a sister to Ketty Nanyanzi and Beatrice Suubi in Canaan. Her best subject is English and Math. She would like to become a Nurse and a Pastor
Birthday: February 14, 1995
Emmanuel's mother is deceased and his father is not known. A pastor brought Emmanuel from Mukono District, who knew about Emmanuel's mother. Whenever he sees an aircraft flying over Canaan his desire to be a pilot is stirred up. He likes drawing pictures.
Birth date: March 2, 1995
Enoch was brought to Canaan on 26th May 2007; both his parents are disabled and can’t do anything to earn a living. His father was a businessman, he was involved in accident where both his legs were paralyzed, the accident hurt his back as well, he is so helpless with no help, Enoch's mother has cancer she is also down and at death point, and the children have been out of school and starving. Enoch wants to be a farmer and a father when he grows up, he is a lovely boy, humble and friendly, his favorite food is posho and beans. We thank God for his life.Guardian/ parent: Francis Kamya
Date of birth: 29th/09/1997
Enoch's mother is deceased and his father is not known. His guardian Emmanuel Wanyama is from Busoke. He is a brother to Elijah Wanyama. Enock often used to get sick but after we got mosquito nets he has improved and is not longer getting sick. Enoch is one of the clever children in our home. He would like to be a pastor. He is interested in making things out of clay.
Birth date: June 14,1993.
Enoch is from Kangulumira, in Mukono District. His father is deceased. Enoch was found abandoned on the streets of Jinja. He is a well-behaved boy who loves the Lord Jesus. He likes poultry and would like to become a pilot.
Birth date: February 10, 1993.
Ester is fatherless. Her mother is in such poor health that she is incapable of
working. She has heart problems so the doctors stopped her from doing any
work. Ester's mother came to Canaan Children's Home and explained the dire
circumstances facing Ester and pleaded that she be cared for by Canaan
Children's Home. For children such as Ester is the reason that Canaan
exists.
Ester is a good musician, singer,
"netballer" and a good promising teacher. At her age she gathers her
fellow children at
Birth date:10th Sept. 1994
Meet Esther. Esther's father is deceased and her mother sought help from Pastor Isaac, who gave her a job. So the mother came to Canaan with her child Esther. She likes leading praise and worship. She hopes to become a Nurse.
Birthday: December 20, 1998
Ester's father died of Aids and her mother is dying of Aids. She in grade 1 in one of the nearest kindergarten in Buziika. She loves netball, and music. Her best subject is mathematics. She is 8years old. (update 2005)
Date of birth: 15th Dec. 1996
At the time Eunice was born, her mother was in prison facing a murder charge for killing a co-wife. Therefore, Eunice was born in prison. The prison authorities cannot keep a chi Id above 3 years of age. So when Eunice was 2 and half years old, the mother asked Rev. Isaac to take care of the child. She likes playing with dolls. She would like to be a teacher.
Birth date: January 2,1999
Eva's father died of Ebata disease. Her mother is a poor peasant in Busaana, Mukono District. She is a sister to mercy Dorothy Nyamita. The mother, through her pastor sought help from Pastor Isaac. Before joining Canaan, both children were not going to school. They are now enjoying school life and they love it. She sings and would like to be a teacher when she grows up
Birth date: June 2,1996
Ezra Kyoobe Kyasanku Born June 20, 1997
Gideon arrived at Canaan Children's Home on 15th October 2005. The community and church leaders asked Canaan Children's Home to take Gideon reporting that Gideon was conceived as a result of a tragic rape by the mentally ill man while Gideon's mother worked as a house maid in Kampala. They reported to Canaan that the child's father now lived eating garbage from trash bins and that the mother has a chronic and debilitating disease.
Date of birth: 9th January, 2002
Gideon is from Seeta. Both parents are deceased. Gideon loves going to school. He plays drums and likes soccer. He loves Jesus. He would like to be an engineer or driver. May God bless him with more support.
Birth date: May 17, 1991
This is Godfrey from Kabizzi, Nyenga, Mukono District. Godfrey's father died and his mother is very poor, so she asked Pastor Isaac to help her. Gideon came to Canaan in 1998. He likes being a goalkeeper when playing soccer. He would like to be a pilot.
Birth date: October 23, 1991
Grace is 13years old. Her father died of Aids 10years ago her mother has been trying to work and take care of her in school fees and all her well-being. But weakened by Aides she was no longer able to work to care for herself and her daughter. Though she is older than many of the children Canaan has taken in, Canaan could not deny her the help she needed. In 2003 she was added to Canaan Children's Home. Her mother may have died by the time you read this. Grace is in senior 2 now. She is a good musician and drama actress and her performance in school is so good. Grace loves God so much.
Birth date: 8th September 1990. (2004)
Gasta was born in Nawango, a village in the Kamuli District. Both of his parents died of AIDS in 2004, leaving him under the care of his grandfather who is now very old, sick and dying. His grandfather took this matter to the local chiefs who requested Canaan Children's Home take the child in. The child was often hungry begging in the village for food, so Canaan Children's Home has taken him in. Gasta wants to be a driver when he grows up. He loves to play football (soccer) and he is very quiet and humble. Father’s Name: Malevu kasse (deceased). Mother’s Name:Birungi Hasifah (Deceased), Received here on 26th May 2007
Date if Birth: 2000
Henry's father and mother are deceased. His guardian is Frank Musangoki of Golomolo, Mukono district. When we first got him he was very stubborn but everyday he is improving. We know he will be a good boy as he grows up. There is great improvement and he is now growing up in better living conditions. He would like to be a builder when he grows up. He makes houses out of clay.
Birthday: August 21, 1992.
INNOCENT
GULU ALEGU
GUARDIAN/PARENT: OPIYO JOHN BOSCO
Date brought to
Irene's parents died of AIDS. She is from Mbale, Eastern Uganda was brought to Nyenga by a relative. Because of old age that poor grandmother could not meet the child's demands. Irene was handed over to the authorities who handed her over to Rev. Isaac Wagaba. Irene likes singing and would like to be a Nurse when she grows up.
Birth date: March 2, 1990.
Dan is from Naminya, Mbikko in Mukono Dist. Both of his parents died and he used to roam around the village without the guardians paying attention to his whereabouts. A Pastor in Mbiko, Mukono district linked Isaac Dan to us. He likes Social studies and science in school and would like to be an electrician when he grows up.
Birth date: May 13, 1993
Isaac is from Buvunya in Mukono dist. Both parents are deceased. A pastor of his local village brought him to Pastor Isaac for help and support. He likes cows and would like to become a pilot.
Birth date: March 2, 1995
He loves to play with others.
Received here on May 25th 2007,
Born March 10, 2002
Jesse’s father left his pregnant
mother many years ago, he went to study but he never came back and no one knows
where he is or has ever heard from him since he left. This poor young
woman was struggling to take care of Jesse by doing odds and ends. She was
barely able to pay rent and after she grew sick, she was evicted. The
local leaders asked Canaan to care for the child.
He wants to be a doctor when he grows, he is quiet.
Received here at
Jesse is from Seeta. Both parents are deceased. Dorothy Musoke was taking care of him under very poor conditions. Dorothy asked Pastor Isaac to help take care of Jesse and his sister Dianah. Jesse likes reading books. He would like to be an Engineer.
Birth date: April 28, 1992
Joel’s father died in 2003 of Aids. In 2004, the mother was alive but was also infected with Aids and had just given birth to another child shortly following the father's death. They were in terrible circumstances. The mother suffered a mental breakdown. Canaan Children's Home intervened and cares for Suubi and Joel Mukisa. Joel is very good at praying football and games. He is in grade 3 in a nearby kindergarten. His best subject is English. He is 9 years old. (update 2005)
Birth date: 20th Jan 1996.
John is from Buziika and he walks on crutches. Both parents are alive but they could not pay school fees for him. On one of the church missions, one of our missionaries decided to take care of John so he was brought to Canaan. John is doing very well and has always been the brightest pupil in his grade each year. He likes drawing pictures and writing. John would like to be a driver when he grows up.
Birthday: April 17, 1993
John is from Buziika. His father died of AIDS in 1997 and John was staying with his mother, who was sickly. John was not going to school. He used to work for people around the village of Buziika like a slave so that he could get some food. So we were compelled to bring John to Canaan so that he leaves that miserable life of slavery. He was brought to Canaan in 2001. He loves school and loves Jesus. He thanks God who brought him to Canaan C. Home. John would like to become a pilot or a pastor. Math and English are his favorite.
Birth date: September 26,1992
Joshua is from Namulugwe - Mukono. Both of Joshua's parents are deceased. He
was linked to Pastor Isaac by a pastor from Mukono. He likes playing about with
clay. He would like to be a pastor when he grows up.(He is 13 years
in grade 5) (update 2005)
Birth date: April 7, 1991
Joshua is from Seeta-Nazigo. Both parents are deceased. Since 2002, when we received him he is doing well. He is very intelligent. This is a boy who likes asking many questions. He is always praying that God gives him longer life and wisdom. He would like to be a pilot. He likes soccer.
Birth date: May 24, 1993
Josiah was in hospital with broken legs in plaster when a family friend of Rev. Isaac offered to care for the boy while in hospital. After he was discharged, his uncle, called James, asked this friend to take care of the boy. The broken legs were a result of an old house falling on him. Josiah would like to become a teacher.
Birthday: April 10, 1998
Pastor Paul Muwangala discovered Joy in Kakira when she was 2 and half years old. Joy's mother was deceased and her father unknown. She was staying with her drunken grandfather. Occasionally, neighbors would give Joy food, but she was often seen scouring for food in garbage. Because of this extreme child neglect, Pastor Paul brought Joy to Rev. Isaac Wagaba. She would like to be a teacher.
Birth date: December 10, 1997.
JULIET ADOL
GUARDIAN/PARENT: OCAN BOSCO
Juliet was 5 year old when she was brought to Canaan on the 5th of July by John Keltonic on his 2006 trip to Gulu. She is from Kirombe Village, Gulu district. She is quiet and humble but loves to pray with other children.
Date received to CCH, July 5th 2006
Justine Kisakye with nickname "Jassy"
Justine is from Buvunya, Mukono Dist. Both parents are deceased. Pastor Isaac who discovered her at one of the Christian Rallies brought in Justine. She likes English at school, singing and dancing. She would like to be a doctor. In 2006, Justine has just sat for her Primary Leaving Exams, she has joined glade one in high school this year.
Birth date: April 12, 1992
Kenneth was staying in Mbalala, Mukono District with a sickly mother. His father died or AIDS. He is a nephew to Mrs. Rebecca Wagaba and she was the one who asked her husband, Rev. Isaac Wagaba for help because she was the one taking care of the boy. Kenneth is a brother to Beatrice Birungi. His favorite subjects are Science and Social studies. He would like to be a Pilot when he grows up.
Birth date: March 14, 1991
Both of Ketty's parents are deceased. Her guardian is David Sentamu or Buikwe, Mukono district. She is a Sister to Beatrice Suubi and Elizabeth Sanyu. Her guardian died in 2001 after Ketty had been brought to Canaan. C. Home. Ketty is well behaved and likes drawing pictures. Her favorite subjects are Science and Math. She likes singing and would like to be a Nurse.
Birthday: February 28,1990
RICHARD
GULU LABEJA
GUARDIAN: MADRENA /LABEJA CONCENT
Both his parents died of AIDS in 2002.
Date brought to
LilIian's mother is deceased and her father is unknown. We received her through a pastor in Seeta in the year 2001. She is well behaved and humble. She loves going to school. Lillian likes the Science and English subjects. She would like to become a nurse. She prays that God gives her provision.
Birth date: .January 26,1994
Margaret is from Kangulumira, Ntenjeru, Mukono Dist. She is an orphan. Was found abandoned by step mother in Kangulumira. She was abandoned and picked by passers-by and handed over to local authorities who handed her over to local authorities. The authorities then asked Pastor Isaac to take her in, and that was in 2000. Margaret loves singing and leading praise. Her favorite subjects are Science and Math. She would like to be a Nurse.
Birth date: August 3,1990
Martin Raymond Onyango (partially sponsored - W&T.H)
Martin's father is deceased. Mother, Judith Athieno is jobless. She could not care for the boy so she contacted Rev. Isaac who agreed to take care of him. Martin would like to be an electrical engineer. He likes doing mechanical work on radios and plays with bulbs and making connections to electricity cables.
Birth date: November 28, 1990.
Mercy's father died of Ebola disease. The mother was helpless and asked Pastor Isaac to help her look after her two children - Mercy and Eva, who are sisters. Mercy came to Canaan in 2002. She would like to become a nurse or doctor. She likes the Math and English subjects.
Birth date: June 2, 1995
MERCY
GULU AGENORWOT - (sponsored - LA)
GUARDIAN: ARINGORWOT MARY
Mercy was brought to
Mercy was brought to
Mercy's condition of life was very poor and she had no relatives to care for her. A pastor in Ngogwe, Mukono district connected that child to us. She is doing very well since she started staying with us in 2001. She likes to attend school. She would like to be a Nurse when she grows up. She likes singing.
Birth date: February 2,1991
Molly is 7 years old. Her father died of Aids, leaving five children with her mother who was also HIV positive. Molly was staying with a grand father who was old and poor. The grand father tried to do his best to help these children, until he could not manage any more. As a neighbor to Canaan Children's Home, he came and asked the home to take the children. Molly is a lovely girl, she loves music and games, and she wants to be a teacher when she grows. She is now in grade 2 in a nearby kindergarten. (update 2005)
DOB: 1996
Morris' mother died of AIDS in 2002 when Morris was 6years and in 2004 his father also died of AIDS. It was such a terrible time for Morris and nobody could take care of him but an old lady. Morris had been staying with his paternal grandma who did odd jobs to earn a living. Morris had just joined Primary 1 on UPE Program.
Morris likes to play football (soccer) and basketball and wants to be a driver when he grows up and wants to help others when he grows up. He says he wants to stay at Canaan not to go back to Gulu. But he says he can go there to visit. He is physically well except for ear problems. He is on treatment we hope he will cure very soon.
Morris was brought to Canaan from Gulu on the 5th of July 2005.
NANCY WINFRED ATIM
GUARDIAN/PARENT: ARACH FILDER
(sponsored - DOT804)
Birth day: 5th July 2000
Date received to
Olivia was living with her poor mother when her father died. The mother could not afford to look after her. In those poor conditions, she was not in school. The mother then requested Pastor Isaac to help her support Olivia. She was brought to Canaan in 2003.
Birthdate: June 28, 1996
Meet Patricia. After the death of both of her parents, she was taken care of by an uncle in Buziika who brought her to Pastor Isaac. Patricia is a wonderful, kind and lovely girl. She likes singing. She is one of the very bright girls in the home. She spends much of her time reading storybooks and English is her favorite subject at school. She joined Canaan in 1999. Patricia would like to become a teacher when she grows up. Indeed she is always acting teacher as she teaches other children during playtime.
Birth date: March 16, 1994
Meet Pauline Kalungi. She is an orphan. Her mother fell sick and
died when she was 6 months old and after five months the father also died. She
was left in the hands of an old grandmother but unfortunately, the grandmother
fell sick for some months and she passed away in October 2004. Her parents were
known as Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mugisha. Pauline was sent to her maternal Aunt
called Margaret Tingira in Jinja, who was also poor with a very small house and
4 children to care for. The Aunt, Margaret Tingira approached Pastor Isaac
and asked Canaan to accept this orphan at Canaan Children's Home. Isaac
could not refuse to help this child so desperately in need.
So in December 2004, pastor Isaac agreed accept the little girl to Canaan and
on January 13, 2005, Pauline was brought to
Robert was dumped at his Grandmother’s home by his mother at age 6 months in 2003 after her husband had reportedly become mentally disturbed. The Grandmother took responsibility but unfortunately she passed way and left Robert with no one to care for him. Some people, many just neighbors have been trying to contribute towards the welfare of this boy but his Father many times came and grabbed him and walked with him at night. This hindered these people from helping him because they feared that his Father who is reputed to be mentally disturbed would harm them. He arrived at Canaan in poor health due to poor feeding and lack of parental care. Baigulanira Grace who knows of the work of Canaan met with Pastor Isaac Wagaba and shared the story of Robert. Canaan has welcomed Robert into the Canaan Children's Home family.
He is from Manafwa District in Mbale and received at
He likes playing with fellow children and enjoys playing with toy cars.
Birthday 15th August 2002
Rose's mother is deceased and her father is unknown. She is very careful and well behaved. She loves the Lord and is a singer. She likes to attend school, her favorite subjects being Science and English. Rose would like to be a nurse.
Birthdate: April 27, 1990
Her parents were residents of Kinaabi village, Njeru South
Parish, Mukono District. Her mother died of AIDS in 2005 and left her with her
step father who is helpless and an AIDS victim. Her Father is not known but
suspected to have died of Aids also. She has been staying with the step father
who is so sick and can not do anything to earn a living. When Rose arrived at
Canaan, she had never attended school.
She is a jolly girl who likes playing all games and making friends. We thank God for her life.
Birthdate: May ? 2002
Sam is a fatherless child from the
Karamoja district. His father died from the war in northern Uganda
. His mother is alive but she is so old that she can no longer work.
Sam was brought to
Sam likes football, and games. He
is does well in school at St. Moses Primary School.
Date of birth: 15th January 1992
Samuel is an orphan from Mbikko. His grandmother used to take care of him, but as she is aged, she began to need help. She then asked Rev. Isaac for support. So Samuel came to Canaan in 2000. He likes playing with building blocks and riding on a bike. Samuel is bright in his grade. When the builders at Canaan are working, Samuel is always close by. He would like to become a builder.
Birthdate: February 29,1993.
Sarah is from Kawomya in Mukono District. Both parents died. She suffers from sickle cell anemia. She was brought by a pastor from Kawomya when she was in poor condition because the relatives who were keeping her were very poor and disabled. But now Sarah is improving after getting treatment for sickle cell anemia. She still needs prayers. She likes singing. Sarah would like to be a doctor/nurse so that she treats people who suffer with diseases.
Birthdate: April 30, 1995.
Sarah is from Kangulumira, Mukono District. She was found being cared for by believers of Full Gospel Church. Efforts to trace her parents were fruitless. Rev. Isaac took her at the age of 5 years in 1999. She enjoys the English subject and would like to be a doctor or pastor. Pray for her health as she may have sickle-cell.
Birthday: July 15,1994.
Seth is from Seeta in Mukono District. Both parents are deceased. Seth came from a very poor family. Canaan is his mother and father since he came in 1999. He loves playing drums for Jesus and is growing up in good health. He would like to be a pilot.
Birthdate: February 18, 1991
Shadiah’s Father passed away 6years years ago, he died of AIDS leaving Shadiah with her infected mother who was then 19years old. Her mother struggled to take care of Shandiah until she became too weakened by AIDS to care for herself. Shadiah's grandmother, a widow is old and weak and is no longer to care for both. Shadiah wants to be a nurse when she grows up and she loves to sing and dance. Guardian: Jane Nabatanzi. Shadiah was received at Canaan on May 26th 2007
Date of Birth: June 10th 1999
Sharon comes from Gulu District. Her parents were killed in Northern Uganda war. Fleeing people picked her and during a Christian meeting the pastor who was keeping her (Pastor Daniel) asked Rev. Isaac to help him take care of the child. She was brought to Buziika on 14/7/99 together with her sister, Alice Amony. Sharon is a singer and would like to be a teacher when she grows up.
Birthdate: October 10, 1995
Sharon is from Seeta-Nazigo in Mukono District. Both parents died of AIDS disease. The Local authorities sought help for her from Rev. Isaac. Sharon can sing. She would like to become a nurse when she grows up.
Birthdate: March 7, 1997.
Steven is 11 years old, his father got lost after nowing that the mother was pregnant up to now he has never returned. His Mother is a poor single girl who is also an orphan. She tried her best to do any kind of Job to cater for his school fees and feeding, and well being not until he could not manage any more. Even his parents chased him from home. He approached us and we saw he really needed help, and in November 2003 we accepted to take care of this boy. He likes football and sports generally, he is a good artist. His best subject is mathematics. He also a good musician.
Birth date: 16th August 1992. He is in grade 3 with a good performance. (2005)
Steven is from Seeta. Both of his parents died. We got him through a pastor who knew Pastor Isaac. Canaan is his father and mother. He loves the Lord Jesus and is keen at learning. Steven likes working in the garden. He would like to be a secretary when he grows up.
Birthdate: April 12, 1992.
Suubi’s father died in 2003 of Aids. In 2004, the mother was alive but was also infected with Aids and had just given birth to another child shortly following the father's death. They were in terrible circumstances. The mother suffered a mental breakdown. Canaan Children's Home intervened and cares for Suubi and Joel Mukisa. Suubi is a jolly boy; he is in grade two in the nearest kindergarten. Suubi is a good artist, at this age, he draws amazing pictures and he loves football. He does all subjects well.He is 6 years old. (update 2004)
Date of birth: 20th July 1998
Tabitha is from Seeta - Mukono Dist. Tabitha's father is unknown. She likes to look beautiful and to play with dolls. She loves singing and is always jolly. She is well behaved and loves attending school. Her favorite subject is English and she would like to be a teacher. Her prayer is for God to help her get support.
Birthdate: October 5, 1994.
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GUARDIAN: ABOLA ROBIETER
Teddy was brought to
Birth day: July 5th 2000
Date brought to
Toppy is from Senyi in Mukono District. Both of her parents are deceased. She was staying with her poor grandfather who is a pastor and is the one who handed her over to Reverend Isaac Wagaba. We received her when she was 5 years old and sickly in 2001. But now she is rejoicing in the Lord. She is very healthy. She likes singing and would like to be a pastor.
Birth Date: March 9,1996
Timothy’s father was killed by robbers 2003, when Timothy
was 3 years old. Since then, the boy has been in poor condition because also the
mother went away because the situation was bad for her, she loved another man
and now she is infected with HIV. The boy has been staying with an Aunt called
Solome Naiga in Jinja who is also HIV positive, she will die any time. That’s
why she approached us to find rescue for this boy before her death and she said
that, I have full given this child to
Birthday: 17th December 2000
William is from Buikwe, Mukono district. After the death of his parents, he was found being abused by his stepmother, i.e. doing all hard labor at home. The local council found Rev. Isaac a fit person to stay with the boy. There are some poor relatives who pay visits to him at the Home. Is a cousin brother to Charles Mukasa. William likes collecting stamps and desires to become an electrical engineer when he grows up.
Birthdate: March 31,1990
In 2004, Zuura, a 10-year-old girl who was found starved by her parents, reportedly locked in by her parents for 4 weeks without food. The police rescued Zuura and asked Canaan Children's Home to come to the aid of this little girl. She is now in safe hands of Canaan Children’s Home. Pray for Zuura that God may restore her fresh as he did it to the dry bones in the book of Ezekiel.
2005 Updated - "Remember on January 1, 2004, we received Zuura, who was in terrible condition-- now we praise God, as of January 1, 2005, she has been at Canaan for one year and she is doing well. She has put on weight. Instead of celebrating her biological birth date, we celebrated her "one year birth day" at Canaan. She is such a great joy to us!
(Photo from Summer 2004)
2007 Updated -- Zuura remains under the supervision and care of Canaan Children's Home, however she has been moved to a facility in Kampala experienced and equipped to care for mentally handicapped children
A number of Canaan's Children have grown and are no longer at Canaan Children's Home but have been integrated into their communities. Canaan continues to pray that they will take the care, nurture and instruction they received while at Canaan Children's Home to make a positive impact on their communities.
Barbara's parents both died before her first birthday. An aunt, Sarah Nakafeero contacted Rev. Isaac Wagaba for assistance. Barbara seems to have interest in sewing. She makes things for her dolls and likes hair styling. She came to Canaan in 1996. Barbara would like to become a teacher when she grows up.
Birth date: March 26, 1989
Meet Beatrice Birungi. When Beatrice's father died, her mother was helpless to take care of her. "Mama" Rebecca Wagaba is an aunt to Beatrice and was looking after Beatrice the best she could. Later, she asked her husband Pastor Isaac for assistance in caring for Beatrice. Beatrice is a sister to Kenneth Wasswa. Beatrice joined Canaan in 2001. She is an actress and a singer. She does knitting and would like to become a Nurse or doctor.
Birth date: May 20, 1987.
Betty Apai is an orphan. Her late parents were peasants and they lived in Buwampa, Mukono District. She is from Soroti District in Eastern Uganda. Through a joint Christian meeting at Jinja, Betty was handed over to Rev. Isaac Wagaba for care. She came to Canaan in 1996. Betty is well behaved and such a good singer. She would like to become a doctor when she grows up.
Birthday: July 20,1988.
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Charles is an orphan to the late Steven Sizomu and Norah Namusisi who died when Charles was still below 5 years of age. The guardian, Ben who was taking care of the boy was jobless and took him to Probation Office Mukono for help, and was later committed to Rev. Isaac Wagaba for care. Charles is a cousin brother to William Muyanja in Canaan. He joined Canaan in 1998. Charles likes doing woodwork, & curving letters on paper. He hopes to be a carpenter when he grows up.
Birth date: July 3, 1986
Both of Christine's parents are deceased. A stepfather, Wilson Zikusooka, who attended Christian fellowships with Pastor Isaac, was caring for Christine. In one of their fellowships, Wilson asked Pastor Isaac for assistance in caring for Christine. Pastor Isaac agreed to welcome her to Canaan Children's Home in 1999. Christine likes sawing and would like to be a Nurse when she grows up.
Birthday: Dec. 25, 1988.
Our coordinating missionary brought in David from kakira in 2001. David had been living under very bad conditions and was not attending school. He is one of the bright boys in his grade. Science and English subjects are his favorite at school. David would like to be a doctor when he grows up.
Birthday: January 2, 1988
Elizabeth is a sister to Suzan Namutaaga. Was picked from Jinja Streets after the death of both parents. An American missionary brought her to Pastor Isaac. She loves taking care of babies and younger children. She would like to be an accountant when she grows up.
Birthday: Feb. 23, 1992.
Olivia is from Kakira town. She was living with an aunt who mistreated her. After many attempts, missionary Pat Mendoza, finally gained permission from the aunt to bring Olivia to Canaan. She would like to be a pastor. Olivia's favorite subject is science and she would like to be a teacher. Olivia came to Canaan in 2002.
Birthday: June, 6,1995
Rogers is from Iganga District. His parents died of AIDS. Rogers' relatives could not care for him. He was starving so in the year 1999, he was handed over to Rev. Isaac by relatives in Butema, Nyenga, Mukono District. Rogers is well behaved and he understands life as becoming more meaningful to him as he grows up. He prays for support in his studies.
Birthday: August 15, 1988
Samuel's father died of AIDS and the mother is often sick. His mother is called Jane Tucker of Butema, Mukono district. Through the church Samuel's mother asked Rev. Isaac to take care of Samuel. He is a brother to Eliazar. Samuel came to Canaan in 1998 and likes soccer as well as athletics and has won prizes from competitions. He is humble and obedient. Samuel loves bicycle riding and would like to be an electrical Engineer. His favorite subject is science.
Birth date: July 11,1986
Solomon's mother is very poor. He is from Kakira and was brought in by our mission coordinator during the mission trips to that area. Solomon was not in school but is now happy in school and science is his favorite subject. He likes riding the bicycle and would like to become a doctor.
Birthday: June 19,1990.
Suzan was picked up, with her sister Elizabeth Kimanywenda, from the streets of Jinja. Both parents died of AIDS and these children badly needed clothing and shelter. Our missionary coordinator brought them to Rev. Isaac. She has been in Canaan since 1998.
Birthday: October 9,1987
