Covid-19 and JMT’s work
As the UK begins the recovery and restoration process following Phase 1 of Covid-19, we have been incredibly conscious of our friends and partners in sub-Saharan Africa who, at the time of writing, are facing the peak of the pandemic. It is well reported that with health and care systems that are struggling to cope […]
Challenging times in rural Uganda
In the past month, we heard from Olive, who leads the Orphan Education Programme in Ibanda. Olive reported that life had not been easy for those living in rural Uganda, commenting: “People have had to adjust to a new routine of staying at home, no work, no earnings and no movement with no notice.” Olive […]
Responding to Covid-19 challenges in Nairobi informal settlements
The Centre for Urban Mission in Nairobi is working across the informal settlements to distribute food, hygiene relief and care packs. The initiative is aimed at supporting 900 families, and so far 2,994 individuals have been cushioned from starvation for a month. Whilst this number is incredibly impressive, it is about half of the targeted […]
We’re building a school!
JMT Chairman Nick Marsh writes: Thank you very much for your continued support of JMT. It means a lot to me, and it is making a difference for hundreds of people in Africa. There is so much that I could share with you but on this occasion I want to focus on one particular project […]
Making a difference in Kenya
For many years, JMT has worked with the Centre for Urban Mission (CUM) in Nairobi. CUM provides training and resources for churches in the city’s informal settlements and poorer areas. In 2009, JMT helped CUM launch a programme to improve ministry to the many children who live in these areas. Through your generosity, we continue […]
Changing lives in Uganda
As well as our work in northern Uganda, JMT is also active in the south-west of the country, working with our partners at the Orphan Care Programme in Ibanda to provide children with access to education. We continue to support around 50 children through primary school, and a further 30 through secondary school. At primary […]
New books for a new school year
Children at our partner school in Kitgum, northern Uganda, are beginning the new academic year with access to 200 new books to help them in their studies. In discussions with the JMT team last year, Christian Comfort Ministries (CCM) highlighted its lack of text books, explaining that the government only provides such books to schools […]