July Newsletter | A New Classroom, Stronger Farm, and a Call for Clean Water

Dear Mushunga Community,

This month, we are overjoyed to share a major step forward in our mission: the completion of Classroom Block D! Thanks to the tireless work of our team and the generosity of our supporters, our Grade Four students now have a safe, fully furnished classroom to learn in.

Children taking a picture infront of the newly constructed classroom

Children learning in the newly constructed classroom

Children learning in the newly constructed classroom

The excitement on the students’ faces said it all. For many of them, this is the first time they’ve had a proper learning environment—desks to sit on, a blackboard to learn from, and walls decorated with color and care. This classroom is more than just a building—it’s a place where dreams will grow.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Meet Innocent – A Life Transformed to Transform Others

Project Administrator & Accountant, Mushunga Community Organization

At Mushunga, we are proud to introduce Innocent, our Project Administrator and Accountant, whose life story is a living testimony of the very mission we stand for—restoring hope to the orphaned and vulnerable. Innocent works quietly in the back office, overseeing daily operations, coordinating resources, and helping manage the finances that keep the project running. But his service goes far beyond duty—it flows from a heart that truly understands the children we serve. Below is his story, in his own words:

I am Innocent, and I work in the back office, supporting Mushunga Community Organization in its day-to-day operations. But my journey here is more than a role—it's a testimony of God’s faithfulness and a calling deeply rooted in my own life story.

I was born in rural Uganda into a poor family as the third of six children. Life was incredibly hard. When our father died in 2005, everything changed. Our mother was left alone to raise us, and we quickly learned what it meant to survive with very little. Like many Ugandan children from poor villages, I grew up owning just one shirt, a single pair of trousers, and in my childhood I can't remember owning a shoe . We slept on mats, shared everything, and struggled to afford basics like salt, soap, and books. Hunger was a daily visitor in our home, and walking over 6 kilometers to school on an empty stomach was routine. But I kept going, believing that education was the only way out. My life was no different from that of many orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda—defined by hardship, but not without hope.

In 2009, when I was still in primary school, sponsors from the USA began supporting us through a charity much like Mushunga organisation. These were people I had never met, but they stepped into our lives like angels—helping with school fees, uniforms, and basic needs, may God bless them. Their support came at a time when our mother was completely overwhelmed. I cannot explain the relief we felt as a family. For the first time, I held a school bag of my own and full of books and had a school uniform. For the first time, I believed I could finish school. Their kindness gave us dignity, and their faith in us planted a seed of courage in my heart.

Even with their support, our mother still carried the weight of raising six children alone. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2019, just as I was joining university. Her death was heartbreaking. We were now total orphans.

As a child I had made the promise to God :“If I ever finish school, I will serve others just like me in my community .”By God’s grace, I was able to continue and later graduate from Makerere University, a top ranked university in Uganda, becoming the first graduate in our family—a miracle in every way.

In His perfect timing, God led me to Mushunga and Tonny in its earliest days, when there was nothing—no buildings, no income, just faith and vision. Since then, I have seen God do the impossible. I have seen children who once had nothing now have food, a safe place to sleep, a school uniform, love, and the joy of being called by name.I have seen the Lord. I have seen total transformation.Through Mushunga, I’ve also met people who are impacting my life—mentors, friends. Every morning, I wake up encouraged by the opportunity God has given me to serve the children in my community. Their stories are my story, and their victories are my joy.

To all our sponsors and supporters, I say thank you. Your support is not just financial—it is spiritual, emotional, and deeply meaningful. The Bible says in James 1:27,“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress...” 

Proverbs 19:17 “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”

You are doing just that. Your reward is in heaven, and may God bless the work of your hands. Please, if you can—come and visit Mushunga. Walk with us. See what the Lord has done.I am a product of compassion, and that is why I continue to serve —to give other children the same chance I was given.

Help Us Build a Safe Water Source for Mushunga

One of the biggest challenges facing our children and staff is the lack of clean and reliable water. That’s why we’ve launched a new campaign to drill a permanent safe water source for the Mushunga Community Project.

Unsafe water puts children at risk of illness, affects hygiene, and adds pressure on daily activities at our school and the project. With a clean water source, we can cook, clean, and care for the children safely and efficiently.

How You Can Help:

• Make a one-time or monthly donation

• Share our campaign with friends and family

• Pray for our efforts and the health of our children

Let’s bring clean water to Mushunga—because every child deserves a safe drink.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Your generosity, prayers, and belief in our vision keep the fire of hope burning in the hearts of the children we serve. Together, we are building something truly beautiful.

With gratitude,

The Mushunga Community Project Team