ANNUAL REPORT FOR
2015-2016
To All Members and Board
Members,
Greetings to all our members, board members and volunteers.
This is our end of financial year report for the financial year stated above.
We as MMOCI were able to achieve much and at the same time many challenges have
continued to hinder the smooth running of the organization.
WHAT WAS NEW THIS
YEAR
1.
We registered for a CBO in Asuret Sub-county, Soroti
District in October 2015.
2.
We were able to renew our NGO certificate for
the next 36 months.
3.
Jill and her team from The U.K. sent shoebox
gifts by mail for the children.
4.
Mel from the U.K. supported a few children in
Mityana and Soroti Districts with school fees.
5.
Mick continued to support the on-going
construction of the poultry house and this time he committed to sending funds
routinely.
ACTIVITIES
1.
Evangelism-
MMOCI has continued to evangelize children especially every first Saturday of
the month. We teach them the Bible, Gospel music and dancing. We also continued
with Adult Bible Study Classes every second Saturday of the month. On August 2,
2015 MMOCI was offered a Sunday in Mityana Pentecostal Church. The children
were blessed to perform in front of the other children and the church
congregation. Again, on December 6, 2015 MMOCI was given the same offer and the
children excelled in church with dance and music. On September 25, 2015 members visited Golden
Stars Academy in Mityana and taught the Word of God to the children. Our
volunteer Kawuma Fred taught the children and Gospel tracts were distributed to
the kids who desired them.
(Children’s
Bible Study at MMOCI office)
(MMOCI Children performing at Mityana Pentecostal Church
in August 2015)
(Children and volunteers
performing at church in December 2015)
(MMOCI kids and volunteer staff)
(Volunteer Kawuma Fred during
school outreach ministry at Golden Stars Academy)
2.
Educational
Assistance-In total MMOCI now sponsors 11 children for school fees. One who
is completing University level this May, two in Secondary Level and 8 in
Primary Level. Brother in Christ Ministries from the U.S. has continued to support
2 children in Mityana with school fees through MMOCI organization. The rest are
supported by Jill and Mel and the U.K. team together with MMOCI Board. We still
have a long list of children who need sponsorship for school and we call upon
those who are committed to change lives of destitute children in the Ugandan
community. Many shoebox gifts that the children received had in them scholastic
materials like books, pens, markers, crayons, chalk, and even reading books.
(Lucky and David, two of our kids sponsored
for school fees)
3.
Poultry
Project-The construction of the poultry house is taking a little bit longer
than expected. Due to the size a lot of money is required to complete the roof.
MMOCI team paid a visit to the Soroti construction site in May and September
2015 to monitor the progress. As we speak the Gables are already built on the
walls and what is left now is roofing materials which will cost $1700U.S. Mick donated another 100 Pounds in February
2016 and it is currently in savings to add to future donations towards the
project.
Poultry house in May 2015)
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(Poultry house September 2015)
4.
Volunteers- U.K. volunteers made Christmas
2015 wonderful for some of the children. They sent shoebox gifts for them which
were distributed in Soroti and Mityana Districts. In the month of September
2015 we were able to provide one of the youth volunteers, Mr. Kalule John Bosco
and bicycle for transport and income generating activities. Three volunteers
from Soroti, namely John Francis Etyeku, Alameth Brian and Emadu James, have
been assisting us in conducting services on behalf of MMOCI. They distributed shoebox
gifts, monitored the poultry house construction and registered CBO documents
with Asuret sub-county. Mick, another U.K. volunteer and supporter donated 100
Pounds to one of our local youth business entrepreneurs to supplement his music
recording business. Brian and Jessica from the U.S. have continued helping the
organization, especially through donations and assisting in mailing supplies.
Charlene Romanov donated cash monthly for the entire year. Our resident volunteer Carla DiLiberti now
fosters 7 Ugandan children in her home.
Many of which were destitute but she has been able to feed them, treat
them medically and improve the quality of their lives dramatically. She
continues to work along with MMOCI in Mityana District.
(Gift receiving
her shoebox gift from a U.K. donor)
(Some of the
kids being fostered by resident volunteer Carla)
5.
Board
Meeting-MMOCI board members held a meeting on the 28th March,
2016 and discussed a variety of issues, especially securing mobilization of
resources, restructuring the board, banking and other issues. All the board
members attended in person.
6.
Christmas
Party-MMOCI in partnership with God Cares for Kids Ministries and Brother
in Christ Ministries held the annual Christmas party. Children and their
families enjoyed a meal, sodas, sweets, dancing and games with prizes. Many of who would not otherwise have had a
good Christmas.
(Children’s
Christmas Party 2015)
MMOCI CHALLENGES
1.
Expensive rental costs and limited space to
operate the organizational and ministerial activities.
2.
Some
sponsors choose children and pay fees for them in the first term of the year
and abandon them in the remaining terms of the year.
3.
Construction of the Poultry Project has lingered
longer than the expected date of completion.
4.
A critical planned visit by Neil Martin, the
leader of our partner Brother in Christ and his team was cancelled indefinitely
due to sudden illness.
5.
We are still in an on-going process to renew our
Operation Certificate in Mityana District.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
We were able to renew our permit to operate as
an NGO in Uganda for 36 more months and also register as a new CBO in Asuret
sub county, Soroti District.
2.
Poultry house construction has progressed to
greater than 70 percent completion.
3.
The number of children being sponsored for school
fees has increased from 5 to 11.
4.
We have continued to evangelize children through
Bible Studies, music, games and distribution of Gospel tracts.
5.
Distribution of basic need materials to
vulnerable children especially in the forms of clothing, shoes, scholastic
materials and food.
6.
Foreign donations have increased from $1590 to
$2,775.
WAY FORWARD FOR
2016-2017
1.
The organization will be shifting the premises
to a less expensive rental property which will save around $50 U.S. per month.
2.
Keep trying to mobilize resources/fundraise for
the completion of the poultry house.
3.
Keep networking and mobilizing more volunteers/donors
to support MMOCI.
4.
Reach out to more children in schools,
orphanages, churches and other institutions through evangelism.
Heartfelt thanks goes to our supporters, volunteers and
friends for helping us this past year and we look forward to the coming year
ahead with your continued support. Your efforts are appreciated so much. May
God bless you abundantly.
OKUMU STEPHEN
PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR
2015-2016 End of Year
Financial Report
Payments
Education 2,
964000
Rent 6,000,000
Poultry 4, 294,500
Electricity 1, 009,000
Water 301,000
Internet 1,325,000
Evangelism 351,000
NGO permit 700,000
Food 45,000
Stationary 50,000
Transport 340,000
Scholastic 782,500
Volunteers 1,465,000
Repairs 230,000
Postage 170,000
Total: 20,027,000 ugx ($6162)
Local Donations ($3,387)
Foreign Donations ($2,775)
