It’s true… around 1,000 people attended the Child of Hope Christmas party – and everyone had a meal.
Many of our 360 pupils brought a parent and a sibling, then there were staff and invited VIPs… and a few people who just turned up! Parents and children laid on lots of presentations in true Ugandan style, with dance, drama, poems and special songs. Click the picture to see more images.
The main VIP was the new resident district commissioner of Mbale district. He was shown around our school, where he was much impressed with what we are doing in the district and in the slum. He said that when we officially open our school, we shouldn't hesitate to invite him back and he will try to request the Ugandan President to come and be part of the official opening! He also promised to open a road around our school.
Every one enjoyed their meal of meat and rice and a soda – a bull was cooked especially for the occasion! The children also received gifts for Christmas, including a toy, clothes and shoes.
Thank you everyone who donated to make the party possible, we certainly couldn’t have done it without your support. The kids enjoyed it hugely… the event has clearly become a highlight of the year for them!
