Aaron Kasumba
Both Aaron’s mother and father died from AIDs. He lived with his Grandma for awhile, but she was having a difficult time caring for multiple grandchildren whose parents died from AIDs. Aaron ended up at Hope Children’s Home, and is thankful to Show Mercy because now he eats, sleeps, and studies well. His cousins are Miriam and Norah, who also live at the home.
Alice Lunkuse
Alice and her four siblings (Robert, Bettie, Samuel & Vanessa) were abandoned by their parents. The children didn’t know that the parents were leaving – they just left. Robert would try to find work so that they could eat, and Bettie did all the cooking and cleaning for their home. Their father came home every few months, and beat Robert – the parents thought it’d be easier if their children just died. These kids were brave and persistent, and kept pressing on. Show Mercy became aware of their situation, and took them all in.
Alpha Mirembe
Alpha’s father died when she was very young; she doesn’t remember ever seeing him. She lived with her mother after her father’s death, but her mother was unemployed, and had a very difficult time trying to provide for them. Her mother died soon after, and Alpha was taken to Hope Children’s Home where she now lives.
Amina Mbanko
Amina’s mother left her with her father, who is a drunkard and drug-user. Her father abandoned her in the middle of a small swamp. Someone took her in to look after her, but then a neighbor took her in as a house-girl (slave). Before being rescued and brought to Hope Children’s Home Amina was beaten daily, and forced to do all the cleaning, laundry, and water-fetching — carrying two 10-gallon water jugs at a time.
Babirye Nabaterega
Babirye’s father abandoned the family, leaving her mother alone to raise three children. Babirye has a twin brother named Kato, and a younger brother named Eric. Her mother ended up leaving the kids, and for a while they stayed alone in their home. Eventually a male neighbor began helping them, and served as a caretaker to them, but he didn’t give them enough food, and he sometimes beat them. Now she and her siblings live at Hope Children’s Home.
Barbara Namutebi
Both of Barbara’s parents died of AIDs when she was only two years old. She lived with family friends for awhile, and now she lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Bettie Gwokylaya
Bettie and her four siblings (Robert, Samuel, Alice & Vanessa) were abandoned by both of their parents.. The children didn’t know that the parents were leaving – they just left. Robert would try to find work so that they could eat, and Bettie did all the cooking and cleaning for their home. Their father came home every few months, and beat Robert – because he thought it would be easier if their children just died. These kids were brave and persistent, and kept pressing on. Show Mercy became aware of their situation, and took them all in.
Bonny Kamya
Both of Bonny’s parents died of AIDs. He was living with an old grandfather, until he was unable to provide for Bonny. He has two cousins who also live at Hope Children’s Home, Teddy and Stephen.
Brenda Namaganda
Brenda doesn’t know anything about her mother or her father, and isn’t sure if she has any siblings. She was abandoned on the streets, where she was found eating dirty things, and didn’t have a place to sleep or bathe. Brenda found herself a home at Hope, and is grateful to be surrounded by people who really love her.
Brenda Nantango
Brenda’s father died, and her mother decided to remarry. Her step-father only gave Brenda a little bit of food, beat her, raped her, and chased her to her father’s grave. Show Mercy rescued her and she now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Brian (Mukisa) Serwada
Bryan was rejected by his father as soon as his mother gave birth. His father ended up dying from AIDs, and his mother chose to remarry. His step-father doesn’t treat Bryan well.
Bryan doesn’t have any siblings.
Christopher Happy
Christopher’s mother was poisoned and died, and his father passed away in the beginning of 2007. He and his sister, Violet Basema, were cared for by an older lady in the village. Unfortunately, the older lady passed away in March 2007, so the kids were left alone to fend for themselves. An old man was helping feed them from time to time, but they were being abused by other neighbors.
Claire Komugisha
Both of Clarie’s parents died from AIDs, so she lived with her grandfather. Her grandfather is lame, so he was unable to care for her very well.
Claire doesn’t have any siblings.
David (Moses) Sembataya
David’s father is mentally ill and was never around. He and his brother Willy Kimbona lived with their mother until she died. Then they moved in with their grandmother, but she left the boys two years ago. Now they both live at Hope Children’s Home.
Denis Ssemata
Denis’ father rejected him when he was young. His mother is lame, so she is unable to care for Denis properly. Now he lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Dennis Kavuma
Both of his parents died many years ago, and Dennis was left without a family. He was used as a “house boy” (similar to a slave), and he was beaten daily. Dennis was forced to prepare all of the food for the family, but they never let him have any of it. Now Dennis lives at Hope Children’s Home and wants to be a pilot when he grows up.
Derick Kamya
Derick is 6 years old. His father has died. His mother is still alive, but is not able to take care of him. He wants to become a doctor and likes living at hope because “everything is good for him.”
Douglas Dan
Douglas doesn’t know his father at all, and his mom is insane. His mother had been raped several times, which resulted in Dan and a brother. His mother abandond him so a neighbor tried to help take care of Douglas and his brother for a while. Now Douglas lives at Hope Children’s Home and is a happy active little guy.
Edward Ntale
Edward’s mother is lame, and unable to walk. Since she was unable to care for him properly, Edward was taken to his father. His father disowned him, and threw him away in a pit latrine where neighbors heard him crying. They finally were able to rescued Edward and took him to a hospital. Eventually the government got a hold of Edward and gave him to a church. The church brought him to Hope Children’s Home where he now lives.
Enoch Mwangie
Both of Enoch’s parents died when he was very young – he doesn’t remember them. His mother used to attend Bethel Church (which is the Church that meets at the Hope compound), until pneumonia took her life.
Enoch’s grandmother took him to Hope Children’s Home so he could be properly cared for.
Eric Mulondo
Eric’s father abandoned the family, leaving his mother alone to raise three children. Eric has two older siblings who are twins – a sister named Babirye, and a brother named Kato. His mother ended up leaving the kids, and they stayed alone in their home. A male neighbor began helping them, and served as a caretaker to them, but he didn’t give them enough food, and sometimes beat them. The children now live at Hope Children’s Home
Esther Kizza
Esther’s father died, and her mother remarried. Her step-father never loved her and beat her. He also refused to pay the fees required to go to school.
Eva Namirembe
Both Eva’s mother and father died. She then lived with her aunt and uncle, but she is rejected by them. They didn’t give her food regularly, and she even had to go to neighbors to get soap. Her aunt told Eva to go to her father’s grave for help, but she was rescued and brought to Hope Children’s Home.
Fahad Mwebe
Fahad isn’t sure where his father is. He has three other siblings, and he used to live with his mother. Their family was Muslim, but they converted to Christianity. Eventually, his mother passed away and the children were left alone.
People in the village thought Fahad’s father would come for the kids when their mother passed away, but he never showed up so he was brought to Hope Children’s Home.
Faith Nabulya
Faith’s father passed away, and her mother is insane. She was taken from her home and was sold to be a “house-girl” (essentially a slave). After school each day, she did laundry, washed dishes, fetched water, and cooked – but no one was feeding her.
Pastor Prossy took her away from that situation and brought her to Hope Children’s Home.
Faith Passy
Faith’s father died of AIDs, and his mother chose to abandon him. She threw him to some neighbors, and the neighbors brought him to Hope Children’s Home.
Fazira Namulinda
Fazirah’s father died of unknown causes, and her mother remarried. Her step-father didn’t like Fazirah; he abused her and didn’t let her sleep in a bed. She is now at Hope Children’s Home and struggles with school because her education had been neglected.
Frank Kityo
Frank’s father died of AIDs, and his mother was left to provide for four children. She had a difficult time trying to properly care for them all so Frank has come to live at Hope Children’s Home.
Frank Ssebufu
Frank’s father was a soldier, and he died fighting the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) in Northern Uganda. His mother comes to Bethel Church and is unable to support him so he now lives at Hope Children’s Home
Gerald (Jerrad) Kiwalabi
Gerald is 12 years old and has a brother Tony and a sister Gladys that live at Hope Children’s Home. They have the same dad but Tony has a different mother. Their father is alive but they don’t know where he is. Gerald and Gladys have the same mother, but don’t know where she is.
Gladys Nambonze
Gladys’ mother deserted her, and her father remarried. She has two siblings – Gerald and half brother Tony. Their step-mother didn’t feed them, and she beat them with wires. Their step-mother falsely accused the kids, and lets her own older children beat them. She is also into witchcraft, and tries to do things to hurt Gladys – she’s made her head swell, and Gladys also said she heard demon voices in her head. Their father came home only on the weekends, and they only got to eat when he came home. Then he left too and they were brought to Hope Children’s Home.
Grace Kisakye
Grace’s father died, and her mother is mentally ill. She has one sister, named Maria. Her mother tried to kill the girls many times. On one occurrence, she left the girls in the middle of the road, hoping that a car would come and kill them. Now Grace and her sister live at Hope Children’s Home.
Hakim Mukisa
Hakim’s family used to be Muslim, but they converted to Christianity. His father died – he was murdered by being burned. His mother attends the Bethel Church, but she is unable to care for him.
Hamim Mponye
Hamim is 18 years old (Born in 1991). Both his parents and grandparents are deceased. He had a very hard journey after his parents died (you can view a video on the SMI website). He now lives at Hope Children’s Home when he is not at school. He is a very intelligent young man who hopes to become a Construction Engineer.
Hamza Sentamu
The whereabouts of Hamza’s mother is unknown, and his father decided to leave him with his grandmother. His parents were actually never married, so his father rejected the him as his own.
His grandfather actually has two wives, and Hamza was living with his step-grandmother, but she refused to give him food, and was beating him. A lame neighborhood lady decided to take Hamza into her home but was not able to continue caring for him. He now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Ivan Mpiima
Ivan’s father died, so he lived with his mother, until she also passed away. Ivan moved in with an uncle, but his uncle didn’t want him to attend school. He has been living at Hope Children’s Home since June 2007, and loves it there.
Jackson Buyongo
Both Jackson’s mother and father died, so he was left as a total orphan. He doesn’t know if he has any siblings.
Jeremiah Kwagala
Jeremiah’s mother is dead and his Father chooses not to provide for him. He now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Joann Zalwango
Joann’s mother passed away, and her father is insane. She was living with her grandmother at an uncle’s house, but the conditions were bad. Joann was forced to do all of the work at the home, and she was being verbally & physically abused.
John Ssonko
John’s mother died, and his father, a drunkard wasn’t around much. John and his brother, Willy Wamala, were often left alone. They didn’t have any relatives in the village, so some neighbors sent them to Hope, so that they wouldn’t die of hunger.
Jonathan Kato (Owen)
Kato’s father abandoned the family, leaving his mother alone to raise three children. Kato has a twin sister named Babirye, and a younger brother named Eric. His mother ended up leaving the kids alone in their home. A male neighbor began helping them, and served as a caretaker to them, but he didn’t give them enough food, and sometimes beats them. The children said that he never loved them. They now live at Hope Children’s Home.
Joshua Muwanguzi
Joshua’s father died, and his mother remarried. His step-father didn’t treat him well, and beat him regularly. Joshua was sent off to live at his grandmother’s house and then came to Hope Children’s Home.
Juliet Kansime
Both Juliet’s mother and father died from AIDs. They lived deep in the village, where her mother used to be a maid for a different family. That family was too old to care for Juliet, but brought her to Hope Children’s Home when her parents passed away.
Justine Namirembe
Justine’s mother and father are separated. Her mother is a born-again Christian, but her father doesn’t care for the family. Justine has 6 siblings and they are very poor – her mother has a difficult time trying to provide for all of them.
Kefar Muna
Kefar Muna and his brother Nicholas live at Hope Children’s Home. Their Father abandoned the family and then the mom left too.
Kenneth Bosa
When Kennedy was just two years old, his father died of AIDS. He was living with his mother but the conditions weren’t good. He currently lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Kerespo Mutebi
Kerespo’s Father is menally ill and his Mother left the family. An uncle removed him from that home, and took him to live with an 85-year old grandmother. Kerespo’s grandmother discipled him in his faith, but she was unable to take very good care of him. He now calls Hope Children’s Home his own.
Lydia Namuli
Both Lydia’s mother and father died.
Lynnette
Both Lynnette and her sister Maxie were dropped off at Hope Children’s Home by a boda boda (motorcycle taxi). It is believed that they have parents who don’t want them.
Margaret Kunira
Margaret now lives at Hope Children’s Home but there is not much known about her past.
Mariam Nankubuge (Maria)
Maria’s father passed away, and her mother is insane. Maria’s mother has tried to kill her two daughters several times. One time, she put the girls in the middle of the road, hoping that a car would hit and kill them. She is now safe and living at Hope Children’s Home.
Marivn
There is not much known about Marvin’s past but he now lives at Hope Children’s Home. He was intervied in January 2009 and shared that he is 4 years old, his favorite color is Green, favorite subject is Counting Numbers and for fun he likes to play football.
Maureen Atugonza
Maureen doesn’t have a family anymore. Her father murdered her mother, her brothers & sisters, and then killed himself. Maureen’s life was spared, and now she has a future at Hope Children’s Home.
Maxie (Stella) Nabachwa
Maxie and Lynette are sisters and live at Hope Children’s Home. They have the same mother and father. Both parents are living but abandoned them.
Miriam Nakabuubi
Miriam’s mother, father, and brother died of AIDs. She lived with her grandmother, but wasn’t able to attend school. Now she lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Moses Kayima
Moses’ father died of AIDs, and so he lived with mother, who was also very sick. She has since passed away, and now Moses lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Moses Kibirge
Moses’ father died of AIDs, so he and his siblings lived with their mother. With the exception of Moses, all of the children died because she was unable to provide proper food and medical care. Now Moses lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Nichole Kiranda (Gerald)
He is 6 years old. Kefar Muna is his brother and they both live at Hope Children’s Home. Their Father abandoned the family and then the mom left too.
Norah Namata
Both Norah’s mother and father died of AIDs. She lived with her grandmother, but she was unable to consistently afford even just two meals a day. Norah is a great helper at Hope, and is like a little mother for lots of the younger children. She sings in the choir and is a wonderful servant.
Patricia Nmakula
Patricia’s parents are divorced. Her father was abusive and rejected her; his parents are witchdoctors.
Pauline Namukasa
Pauline’s father is mentally ill. Her mother is unemployed, and isn’t able to properly care for her.
Pegson Kobusingye
Pegson’s Mother and Father are no longer living.
Peter
Peter’s Parents and Grandparents are dead. He has a love of art and is lovingly called “Peter Painter”.
Prossy
Both of her parents are dead. Show Mercy recued her from family members selling her as a slave once her Father had died.
Prossy Nakato
Prossy’s Father died of AIDs when she was very young, and her Mother died of AIDs about two years ago. She was living with her older sister, but her sister worked until about 10pm each night – therefore, Prossy was left alone all day long. She was forced to prepare food for her sister, and to wait up until she got home each night. Prossy was beaten by her sister and her sister’s boyfriend if she fell asleep too early, or if she does something wrong. She now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Raymond Kawooya
The whereabouts of Raymond’s parents are unknown. Raymond likes reading books. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up.
Regan Kisakye
Regan’s father died of AIDs, but when he was alive, he used to beat Regan’s mother. Her legs were broken, and she became crippled because of the beatings. She was unable to properly care for Regan and his sister, Resty, and she eventually passed away. The kids temporarily lived with an aunt, but now they both live at Hope Children’s Home.
Resty Namtebi
Resty’s father died of AIDs, but when he was alive, he used to beat Resty’s mother. Her legs were broken, and she became crippled because of the beatings. She was unable to properly care for Resty and her brother, Regan, and she eventually passed away. Both Resty and her brother now live at Hope Children’s Home.
Robert Ssemwanga
Robert and his four siblings (Bettie, Samuel, Alice & Vanessa) were abandoned by their parents. The children didn’t know that the parents were leaving – they just left. Robert would try to find work so that they could eat, and Bettie did all the cooking and cleaning for their home. Their father came home every few months, and beat Robert because he thought it’d be easier if their children just died. These kids were brave and persistent, and kept pressing on. Show Mercy became aware of their situation, and took them all in.
Robin Nanyombia
Robin comes from a very needy family, and her Father never cared for them, her Mother and Grandparents are dead
Ronald Kato
Ronald’s father died, and his family is very poor. He has a twin brother, Waswa Godfrey who is also living at Hope Children’s Home.
Ronald Mutebi
Ronald’s father died in 2001. His mother lives in Gganda Village, but she abandoned him. He was living with his older sister, but it wasn’t a good living environment. Ronald didn’t eat well, he didn’t have a bed, he only had a little bit of clothing, and the neighbors didn’t like him.
Rose Nakasi
Rose’s mother died, and her father remarried. Her step-mother beat her and didn’t care for her. Rose’s father brought her to Hope Children’s Home so that she could be taken care of properly.
Sam Sekabira
Both Sam’s mother and father died of AIDS. They used to live very deep in the village. He has an older brother who is in school and couldn’t care for him. His brother told an aunt, and she brought Sam to Hope Children’s Home, where he could be taken care of.
Samuel Kivumbi
Samuel and his four siblings (Robert, Bettie, Alice & Vanessa) were abandoned by their parents . The children didn’t know that the parents were leaving – they just left. Robert would try to find work so that they could eat, and Bettie did all the cooking and cleaning for their home. Their father came home every few months, and beat Robert – the parents thought it’d be easier if their children just died. These kids were brave and persistent, and kept pressing on. Show Mercy became aware of their situation, and took them all in.
Special Nakanjako
There are twelve children in Special’s family, so they are extremely needy. Her mother died and her father abandoned the family. When interviewed Special said, “I thank the Lord for Show Mercy … I’m grateful because I no longer face what I used to. God is good.”
Stephen Munyagwo
Stephen’s mother abandoned the family because his father is mentally ill. His dad is now in prison and they don’t know where his mother is. Stephen stayed with his grandfather for awhile, but he was too poor to provide for him. Now he lives at Hope Children’s Home where he is cared for.
Steven Kiganda
Both Steven’s mother and father are dead. Other family members were not able to care for him so he now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Steven Mulondo
Steven has lost both his parents and now lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Susan
Neither of Susan’s parents are living so she now lives at Hope Children’s Home. Blue is her favorite color, Reading is her favorite subject and she enjoys playing with dolls. When she grows up she wants to be a nurse.
Teddy Nambailirwa
Both Teddy’s mother and father passed away, but she isn’t sure how they died – possibly from AIDs. She lived with her grandfather, but he was unable to properly provide for her. Teddy has two cousins at Hope Children’s Home – Bonny & Stephen.
Tony Sekamate
Tony’s mother died, and his father remarried. His step-mother beats the children with wires, doesn’t feed them, and is really into witch-craft. Tony’s father is only home on the weekends due to his work, and the kids only get to eat when their father is at home.
Vanessa Nakirijja
Vanessa and her four siblings (Robert, Bettie, Samuel, & Alice) were abandoned by their parents. The children didn’t know that the parents were leaving – they just left. Robert would try to find work so that they could eat, and Bettie did all the cooking and cleaning for their home. Their father came home every few months, and beat Robert because he thought it’d be easier if their children just died. These kids were brave and persistent, and kept pressing on. Show Mercy became aware of their situation, and took them all in.
Victoria Kyohuhaire
Victoria’s father is a drunkard, and she doesn’t know where her mother is. Her father beat her, and tried to rape her. Victoria was planning on running away to the streets to live, but now she lives safely at Hope Children’s Home.
Vincent Kayongo
Vincent doesn’t know where his parents are, or if they’ve passed away. He was living with his grandfather, but his grandfather died.
Violet Basemra
Violet’s mother was poisoned and died, and her father passed away in the beginning of 2007. She and her brother, Christopher Happy, were cared for by an older lady in the village. Unfortunately, the older lady passed away in March 2007, so the kids were left alone to fend for themselves. An old man was helping feed them from time to time, but they were being abused by other neighbors. Now they both live at Hope Children’s Home
Violet Muwanguzi
Violet’s family used to be Muslim, but they converted to Christianity. Her father died – he was murdered by being burned. Her mother attends the Bethel Church, but she is unemployed, and therefore unable to care for her.
Waswa Georgewilliam
Waswa’s father died, and his mother is mentally ill. Waswa used to be a twin, but his twin passed away. He has another brother named Najjalwambi “Destiny” Kambugu. His mother did not care for the children – they lived in a dirty, mud house. Now Waswa lives at Hope Children’s Home.
Waswa Sebembe (Godfrey)
Waswa’s father died, so he was living with his mother. He has a twin brother, Ronald Kato. His family didn’t have any money, food, or potential to pay school fees. The only clothing Waswa had was what he was wearing at the time. Waswa and his brother Ronald Kato were brought to Hope Children’s Home where they now live.
Willy Kimowa
Willy’s mother abandoned the family, and his father is insane. His grandmother brought him to Hope Children’s Home, so that he could be properly cared for.
Willy Wamala
Willy’s mother died, and his father is a drunkard. He abandoned Willy and his brother, John Ssonko, to go to the bars. The boys were left alone a lot, and some neighbors brought them to Hope Children’s Home so they wouldn’t die of hunger.
Winney Nalukenge
Winney’s Mother and Father are dead and so are her Grandparents.
z-Pastor Prossy
This is Prossy, the woman who God led to start this children’s home and continues to watch over these little ones God has given her. Show Mercy partners with her to make sure the children are cared for and have the things they need.
