Many Mansions of Christ International-Uganda

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Year End Report MMOCI 2022

MANY MANSIONS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL

P.O. Box 405 Soroti Uganda

TELEPHONE: +256776551180

Vision: to have community where all people reflect God and can access quality care and support.

Mission: to disciple people for spiritual growth and basic needs support through working with Christians individuals, ministries and other relevant partners.

WHAT’S NEW IN THIS YEAR?

ACTIVITIES

Education

· Our students were supported with fees from our friend from US and UK.

· Three secondary students returned to school January 10, 2022 and completed the whole year

· Our Principal Director returned to University to continue pursuing a B.A. in Social Science degree; he had also been affected by school closings since his acceptance into the program in 2020.

Poultry Project

It bears mentioning that up until the present time the MMOCI Poultry project remains on hold. All profits were deposited in the bank and have remained until further decisions are made to restart the project or invest into a new project going forward. The poultry house is being maintained as it remains an important asset in our ministry income-generating future. We call on ministry members for suggestions moving forward. We also need the outside walls plastered, a flashing board installed and gutters and a wire fence installed for security.

Agriculture

In August 2022 an acre of cassava was planted. The trees planted last year are still growing though many were eaten or trampled on by goats

On July 20, 2022, sadly, after a long battle with Leukemia, our dear Grace passed away. We give so much thanks to all the donors who made her last couple of years on this earth so much better. She was buried on July 22, 2022. R.I.P. Grace.

Achievements

· Funds were raised to allow our secondary students to return to school

· Students returned to school and finished the year with good marks

· The remaining chickens were sold to a local restaurant/hotel and the profits deposited

· We continued to assist families in Jinja and Mityana and Soroti with received donations sent for them specific from abroad

· Our director Stephen continued into his second year at the university

Challenges

· Challenges remain in mobilizing funds for school fees, ministry projects and agriculture

· The poultry project remains on hold due to high costs of feeds and supplements and an incomplete structure/surrounding to house them safely.

· Malaria affected both the director and his wife severely for all of 2022

· Cheryl had to return to the U.S. due to medical problems stemming from both post-covid and frequent malaria infections though she did return in December 2022 in better health

· We had to relocate the offices to another location due to mosquitoes and other heath issues at the location and it is now more costly

Way Forward

· More mobilization for funds to run the projects e.g. poultry, agriculture, school fees, food and medical care, Hospice care etc.

· Continue strategizing for better planning

· Protect from covid-19

· Prayers

· Work on the renewal.

· Review some of our objectives

We sincerely thank all of our friends from United Kingdom, United States and Australia for standing with us despite a lackluster year. May the Almighty God reward you tremendously.

Okumu Stephen

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Principal Director

Expenses:

Education $630.00

Rent $1,833.00

Electricity $700.00

Internet $660.00

Water $362.00

Medical $500.00

Food $700.00

Volunteers $560.00

Propane $210.00

Mityana family support $2564.00

Soroti family support $3,229.00

Post office fees $20.00

Bank Charges $145.00

Television subscription $187.00

Transport $960.00

Paypal fees $200.00

Total expenses $13,460.00 (10,877.00 GBP) (50,603,682.00 ugx) ($20,670.00AUD)

Foreign donations $8,186.00 (6,615.00 GBP) (30,777,606.00 ugx) ($12,571.00 AUD)

Local donations $5,274.00 (4,262.00 GBP) ($19,829,720.00 ugx) ($8,114.00 AUD)

Total Donations $13,460.00 (10,877.00 GBP) (50,603,682.00 ugx) ($20,670.00 AUD)

Monday, October 30, 2023

Year end MMOCI Report 2021

MANY MANSIONS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL

P.O. Box 405 Soroti Uganda

TELEPHONE: +256776551180

EMAIL: manymansions11@gmail.com

Vision: to have community where all people reflect God and can access quality care and support.

Mission: to disciple people for spiritual growth and basic needs support through working with Christians individuals, ministries and other relevant partners.

WHAT’S NEW IN THIS YEAR 2021?

· The world reopened slowly after Covid-19

· Supported many who were sick by paying for diagnosis and treatment

· Supported families and individuals recovering from financial loss d/t Covid lockdown

· Distributed food during 2 separate big giveaways sponsored by global donors

· Continued raising chickens purchased in late 2020

· Assisted the elderly with food and money provided by global donors

ACTIVITIES

Education

· Our students were supported with fees from our friend from US and UK.

· Unfortunately they were sent home 3 weeks after starting again due to covid lockdowns

Poultry project

The income generating project continued. The chicks were bought in September of 2020 and continued to grow bigger into 2021. Unfortunately the project continued to be troublesome due to supply chain issues with feeds and supplements. They were fed well but it took more financial resources to maintain their usual diet. They were all sold by mid-year though locally as opposed to taking to them to Kampala where they fetch more money. The project was temporarily put on hold until the world stabilizes more post covid. Some of the profits were donated to finish a land purchase for Brother in Christ Ministry.

Agriculture

We have continued to plant maize especially for food and chicken consumption. We planted around eight (8) acres of land again in the year 2021. Trees were planted to help the environment. A piggery house was constructed and our momma pig had 8 baby piglets

Food Distribution

Thanks to our loving and caring donors around the world, we were able to have several food giveaways this year. Some money was also distributed from donations. It enables them to purchase foods they like.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Funds were raised for food and cash donations and were distributed

· Continued integrating piggery into farming.

· Planted trees to help the environment

· Many elderly individuals were assisted with food and medical relief

· Poultry project continued until chickens were all sold

· Joined by new friends/ volunteers.

· Acquired solar for the Many Mansions office

Land purchase completed in Acet Gwen

CHALLENGES

· Poultry business was affected due to covid again (supply chain issues) and is now suspended until further notice after selling the last chickens.

· Covid infections still affecting the country though less and lockdowns lifted only to be enforced again

· Challenges in mobilizing funds for school fees and other ministry goals and needs

· Need for more land for expansion and agriculture

· Delayed renewal of the organization permit due to reduced hours and staff at govt. offices even after lockdowns lifted

· Covid affected Cheryl and she had to return to America for treatment and recovery. She did return in September 2021

WAY FORWARD

· More mobilization for funds to run the projects e.g. poultry, agriculture, school fees, food and medical care, Hospice care etc.

· Continue strategizing for better planning

· Protect from Covid 19

· Prayers

· Work on the renewal.

· Review some of our objectives

We applaud and sincerely thank all of our friends from United Kingdom, United States and Australia for standing with us in another challenging year for Ugandans. May the Almighty God reward you abundantly.

Okumu Stephen

_______________________________________________

Principal Director

Expenses:

Education $420.00

Rent $1,839.00

Poultry $1143.00

Electricity $700.00

Internet $500.00

Water $320.00

Medical $742.00

Food $640.00

Volunteers $695.00

Propane $208.00

Jinja family support $619.00

Mityana family support $5,309.00

Solar purchase $500.00

Postage $17.00

Bank Charges $145.00

Television subscription $240.00

Transport $660.00

Paypal fees $431.00

Land purchase (Poultry) $695.00

Total expenses $15,823 ( 12,824GBP) (59,811,628.00UGX) ($24,376.00 AUD)

Summary:

Foreign donations $11,750.00 (9,678.00 GBP) (44,329,099 UGX) ($18,430.00 AUD)

Local Donations $4,073.00 ( 3301 GBP) (15,374,176.00 UGX) ($6,274.00 AUD)

Total poultry income (net) $972 (after land expense) (801.00GBP) (3,668,392.00 UGX) ($1525.00 AUD)

Total Expenses $15,823.00 (12,824.00 GBP) (59,811,628.00 UGX) ($24,376.00AUD)

Total Income 15,823.00 ( 12,824.00GBP) (59,811,628.00 UGX) ($24,376.00 AUD)

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

MMOCI Annual Report for 2020

Vision: to have community where all people reflect God and can access quality care and support.

Mission: to disciple people for spiritual growth and basic needs support through working with Christians individuals, ministries and other relevant partners.

WHAT’S NEW IN THIS YEAR?

· Covid-19 struck the world

· Supported many who were sick by paying for diagnosis and treatment

· Gave out food in the community

· Distributed mosquito nets to the elderly

· Helped street kids in Soroti town

ACTIVITIES

Education

· Our students were supported with fees from our friend from US and UK.

· Donated children’s books from U.K. were distributed to five village schools

· Three of our students joined secondary

· The spread of Covid to Uganda unfortunately led to the cancellation of classes; all students were sent back home for the whole year.

Books distributed at schools to 5 schools in Asuret subcounty

March 12, 2020 Students returned to school only to be sent home because of Covid-19

Lucky at home in the village due to schools cancelled because of Covid-19 lockdown

Poultry project

The income generating project continued. The chicks were bought in March and September 2020 but unfortunately the business has not been productive since the majority of the buyers were in a lockdown situation.

Transportation of the chicken to the market and the selling price of the chicken were greatly affected.

Fence repairs were done again in June. The project needs a permanent metal chain link fence.

Chicks brought to the farm March 25, 2020

Last chickens from round one 2020 Sept. 23 2020

New chicks and concentrate brought Sept. 17, 2020 for round 2

Chickens November 23, 2020

June 2020 New papyrus mat fence installed. This is important to us that our chickens have safe and secure outside time when they are big enough to be out.

Agriculture

We have continued to plant maize especially for food and chicken consumption. We plant about eight (8) acres of land in the year 2020.

We have also integrated piggery as part of our project.

Pigs-September 2020

Maize growing May 14, 2020

Food distribution

Covid 19 pandemic struck Uganda around March 2020. Many people in Soroti lost their livelihood and jobs and therefore we decided to help a few vulnerable people with some food throughout the rest of the year.

Many families were served with food during that difficult time, not forgetting the elderly who couldn’t walk or move out to look for what to eat and street children who are always suffering. We partnered with individuals, regular ministry food donors and God’s Way Intl. twice to bring hunger relief to so many.

February 11, 2020

February 18, 2020

March14, 2020

April 15, 2020

April 19, 2020

April 20, 2020

May 12, 2020 Street kids were blessed

May 14, 2020 Food giveaway

May 14, 2020

November 30, 2020 food giveaway (1 of 2) with thanks from God’s Way Intl. Ministries

November 30, 2020 giveaway (1of 2) with thanks from God’s Way Intl. Ministries

December 3, 2020 food giveaway (2 of 2) with thanks from God’s Way Intl. Ministries

December 24, 2020 MMOCI helped a single mom and her family in Mityana, Uganda

Mosquito net distribution to an elderly woman in the village

April 15, 2020

Clothing distribution

We have always been distributing clothes to our vulnerable people yearly but due to the closure of the post office and air transport, this particular project was not done in 2020.

Medical support

There were about three people that needed a serious medical support in the year 2020. MMOCI fundraised funds for them to meet their medical bill. These were Grace, Sarah and Lawrence. Also a wheelchair was obtained for Rebecca, an elderly woman with mobility issues. It’s a new area of concern that we will be focusing on as a ministry; many people are left to die due to lack of money to visit a health facility or for treatment. We hope to begin providing Hospice care to those coming to the end of their life.

February 8, 2020 A new wheelchair for Rebecca which she uses at home and when she goes to town

July 15 and 18, 2020 Funds were raised for Grace for diagnostics for lingering health condition

September 7, 2020 a gift of a radio for Grace

September 22, 2020 Another donation for meds

November 12, 2020 Sarah before brain surgery

November 14, 2020 Post op at C.U.R.E hospital

Sarah recovering at home.

November 24, 2020 Lawrence with a painful leg.

ACHIEVEMENTS

· Fund raised for three seriously ill members of the community.

· Integrated piggery into farming.

· About three hundred (300) women, children and the elderly benefited from our food giveaway programme during lock down.

· Poultry project continued.

· Joined by new friends/ volunteers.

· Acquired a generator.

CHALLENGES

· Poultry business was affected due to lockdown during the covid.

· Covid still affecting the country

· Challenges in mobilizing funds for school fees.

· Need for more land for expansion

· Delayed renewal of the organization permit due to reduced hours and staff at govt. offices due to lockdowns.

· We did lose the Many Mansions beautiful cat.

WAY FORWARD

· More mobilization for funds to run the projects e.g poultry, agriculture, school fees, food and medical care, Hospice care etc.

· Continue strategizing for better planning

· Fight Covid 19

· Prayers

· Work on the renewal.

· Review some of our objectives

We applaud all of our friends from United Kingdom, United States and Australia for standing with us in this difficult year of 2020. May the Almighty God reward you abundantly.

Okumu Stephen

_______________________________________________

Principal Director

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2020

EXPENSES

Rent $1,714. (6,000,000 ush)

Education $396. (1,386,000 ush)

Poultry $1770. (6,200,000 ush)

Electricity $686. (2,400,000 ush)

Internet $343. (1,200,000 ush)

Water $233. (816,000 ush)

Medical $742. (2,600,000 ush)

Food $638. (2,233,000 ush)

Volunteers $828. (2,898,000 ush)

Gas $197. (690,000 ush)

Mityana Family help from AUS donor $3239. (11,336,500 ush)

Generator $428. (1,500,000 ush)

Postage $17. (60,000 ush)

Bank Charges $143. (500,000 ush)

Television subscription $240. (840,000 ush)

Transport $543. (2,005,500 ush)

Total $12,157 (42,549,500 ush) (8,509 GBP)

Foreign Donations $10,387

Poultry Income $1770

Grand total Income $12157