Education
GMI-UK runs a Nursery and Infants school in Paminano, Northern Uganda, with our partners James and Phoebe Ochan. 240 children attend the school, ranging from 3y – 10y. Their curriculum consists of Maths, English, Science and religious studies lessons. The school also enjoys play sessions with outdoor activities including football where they have had tournaments with neighbouring schools. 12 pupils graduated from infant to primary school in November 2009, which was a really joyous occasion, not only for the children, but for the families and community of Paminano, a village that has been through so much pain and suffering after the 22year war that took place there, a village which can now look forward to their children receiving the education they so desperately need for them to have hope and a future. We are therefore asking people to assist us in developing this work. We would like to have every age covered right through to University for 18 year olds.
Bethel Christian School in Paminano is registered with the British Council, and is working together in partnership with schools in the UK to help enrich each others curriculum and build an understanding of different cultures and education.
Community Growth
The churches in Northern Uganda are working together to make a difference in their communities. They are proactive in helping GMI find communities to aid and support. We are working on projects to provide huts for living in and buildings for churches. GMI are also working with developing small enterprises and encouraging local people to develop business ideas such as selling rice, construction and gardening services.
Social Action
We currently provide fresh water wells in communities where the need is greatest. We work in partnership with Gulu District Council in order to identify these communities. GMI also provides oxen and farming equipment to communities enabling resurgence of local agriculture and building of self sustenance and economy.
Health & Hygiene Programme
Our Health & Hygiene programme involves educating communities in the importance of basic hygiene procedure and providing necessary practical resources such as soap, vaseline and mosquito nets. As part of this programme we train and resource local men in building projects to improve their latrine facilities; once again helping develop local business and economy.
Statement of Faith
We believe in:
- God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- The love and sovereignty of God which is made available to all men.
- The church which is the body of Christ.
- The written word of God made available in the Old/New Testament scriptures.
- The return of Jesus to come in power and glory.
- In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 25 v 31 – 40.
GMI-UK are passionate about the great commission in Matthew 28 v 18 – 20. Enabling and empowering adults and young people to serve the disadvantaged communities in Northern Uganda, through mission and practical works.
Charity Status
We are now a Registered Charity Reg. No: 1136683
