With the Covid-19 lockdown slowly easing here in Uganda, Good Shepherd's Fold staff are back on campus with protective health measures in place. GSF ministries are active, but the programs look different: schools are still closed, access to the children's residences is kept to essential staff, and campus events are restricted due to limits on gathering sizes. As we navigate a new normal for the ministry, [...]
Hello Friends, When the lockdown began to emerge in Uganda, before the first Covid-19 case was even confirmed, we didn't realize that it would eventually shut down most of our programs. The children's home is still fully functional with some limitations, but the schools and all other programs are on hold. With each restriction introduced, our [...]
Due to COVID-19, most workplaces are closed across Uganda and non-essential movement is prohibited. Like many places around the world right now, people here are struggling to provide for the basic needs of their families. Over three weeks of shelter-in-place are behind us, but we still have at least 2 more weeks on the horizon. Physical [...]
COVID-19 officially reached Uganda just two weeks ago. With 45 confirmed cases, we are taking precautions to ensure GSF staff, residents, children, and students are healthy and protected. In response to COVID-19, the government of Uganda has established regulations to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. We are thankful for the Ugandan government and their approach to [...]
Meet Sharon, a mother of twins who came to Good Shepherd's Fold seeking help for her son. Sharon's experience at GSF inspired her to put her trust in God! Partner with Us! Over the last 25 years, we have experienced God’s faithfulness in tremendous ways. With a wealth [...]
Meet Penninah, a skilled social worker who has spent the last 6 years ministering to the children in residence at GSF as the Childcare Manager. “I work with the children in residence at GSF on a daily basis, and seeing the housemothers care for the children has inspired me and helped me to embrace motherhood. [...]
Meet Elijah, a missionary kid and student at the GSF International School. “I was only 8 years old when I came to GSF! I wasn’t thinking much about God or the Bible. But having the Bible poured into me has really helped me go to the scripture and be in the presence of God when I [...]
Meet Lazarus. Lazarus and his wife benefit from the GSF elderly feeding program, a ministry that assists vulnerable elderly in the community by providing basic necessities, discipleship, and training opportunities. "Before my wife and I came to GSF, we were desperate. We had no one to help. We were too old to get a job in the [...]
Meet Miriam, a loving and nurturing caregiver for children in residence at GSF. “I thought God didn’t care about me anymore. I had no work and my family was mad at me for getting pregnant in high school. Through GSF, God has brought back hope, love, and happiness in me. Now I have work, and I [...]
Meet Ruth, a dedicated teacher here at the GSF Nursery School. She’s played an instrumental role in integrating children with special needs into the classrooms at GSF, and we are honored by her service for the last 14 years! “I came to Good Shepherd’s Fold 14 years ago as a teacher, and the head [...]
