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Baby number 86
https://www.fountainofpeace.net23 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
Please join us in welcoming another new arrival at Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation, a 6 month old girl, taking the total number of children in our care to 86.
Two testimonies
https://www.fountainofpeace.net15 Nov 2024
20 Nov 2024
The Good News Club at Fountain of Peace has been running for a couple of years now under the leadership of Lawrence, our Chaplain. This club is designed to help children develop a deeper, stronger relationship with God.
Water project
https://www.fountainofpeace.net15 Nov 2024
15 Nov 2024
Special Christmas Appeal
https://www.fountainofpeace.net06 Nov 2024
13 Nov 2024
Bring joy and blessing to our children at Fountain of Peace this Christmas.
Two more children
https://www.fountainofpeace.net06 Nov 2024
06 Nov 2024
FOP continues to grow as we have had two more arrivals at Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation, taking the total number of children in our care to 85.
Chesham to Lands End cycle ride
https://www.fountainofpeace.net05 Oct 2024
07 Oct 2024
Andrew Brandon and his friend Joshua Coutinho are cycling from Chesham to Lands End from 6th to 17th October 2024. They will be self-financing the ride so all sponsorship donations will go to the “Mothers Matter in Childbirth” (MMC) project .
Progress on Staff Accommodation
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Oct 2024
04 Oct 2024
The new staff accommodation is progressing well. The plan is to build four blocks which will include provision for single members of staff as well as married couples and families.
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda July/August 2024
https://www.fountainofpeace.net18 Aug 2024
18 Aug 2024
In July/August 2024, we took a team of 8 ladies from the UK to spend two weeks at the Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
3 more children
https://www.fountainofpeace.net14 Aug 2024
25 Sep 2024
We have had three further arrivals at Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation, taking the total number of babies and children in our care to 83. These arrivals coincided with the UK team trip to Uganda so they received a lot of cuddles!
4 new children
https://www.fountainofpeace.net18 Jul 2024
25 Sep 2024
It is with joy, mixed with great sadness at the circumstances, that we have recently welcomed four babies into the Fountain of Peace family in Uganda, taking the total number of babies and children in our care to 80.
Audit trip visit to Uganda April 2024
https://www.fountainofpeace.net02 May 2024
18 Aug 2024
Three of our Trustees visited Uganda in April 2024 to undertake an annual audit to ensure compliance with appropriate plans, policies, and processes for the benefit of the children, staff and the community around Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation UG.
Gritstone Trail walk completed
https://www.fountainofpeace.net26 Mar 2024
26 Mar 2024
We are pleased to announce that the group of supporters, who visited FOP in July 2023, completed the challenging 35 mile Gritstone Trail in Derbyshire over the weekend of 23rd/24th March.
New Beds
https://www.fountainofpeace.net26 Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda Jan/Feb 2024
https://www.fountainofpeace.net23 Feb 2024
16 Apr 2024
In January/February 2024, we took a smaller group than normal from the UK to spend two weeks at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Gritstone Trail walk
https://www.fountainofpeace.net23 Feb 2024
01 Mar 2024
A group of supporters, who visited FOP in July 2023, are taking on the challenging 35 mile Gritstone Trail in Derbyshire over the weekend of 23rd/24th March.
Baby number 76
https://www.fountainofpeace.net16 Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024
A warm welcome to our 76th child who has arrived at Fountain of Peace in Uganda, a beautiful 5 month old baby girl, pictured here shortly after her arrival at Bethel Babies' Home.
Peace's FOP tour around the UK
https://www.fountainofpeace.net07 Nov 2023
16 Nov 2023
A very busy two week schedule took Peace, our founding trustee, from the South East Counties of England up to Edinburgh in Scotland, via Wales, speaking on 16 occasions to different audiences about her life story and the genesis of FOP.
Important announcements to you via WhatsApp
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Oct 2023
04 Oct 2023
Our 75th baby
https://www.fountainofpeace.net03 Oct 2023
25 Sep 2024
A warm welcome to our 75th child who has arrived at Fountain of Peace in Uganda, a beautiful 4 month old baby boy, pictured here shortly after his arrival at Bethel Babies Home.
Significant damage to school and farmhouse
https://www.fountainofpeace.net24 Sep 2023
03 Oct 2023
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda July 2023
https://www.fountainofpeace.net21 Aug 2023
16 Apr 2024
In July/August 2023, we were delighted to take a team of 13 from the UK to spend two weeks at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Cycle ride London to Paris
https://www.fountainofpeace.net21 Aug 2023
25 Aug 2023
In July, Kate Sharma, one of the Fountain of Peace UK trustees completed her cycle ride from London to Paris over three days and raised an incredible £700 for the work of FOP. Thank you Kate!
London to Paris
https://www.fountainofpeace.net11 May 2023
11 May 2023
Kate Sharma, one of the Fountain of Peace UK trustees is pushing herself outside her comfort zone to support the work of FOP by cycling from London to Paris over three days, leaving on 12th July.
Audit trip visit to Uganda April 2023 plus songs from FOP Choir
https://www.fountainofpeace.net01 May 2023
10 Aug 2024
Three of our Trustees visited Uganda in April 2023 to undertake an annual audit. These visits are primarily for regulatory purposes in the UK, but also so vital to strengthen relationships and personally see what is happening on the ground.
Update on Farmhouse
https://www.fountainofpeace.net15 Apr 2023
15 Apr 2023
Progress is being made on the farmhouse and is now at the roofing stage which is due to be completed by the end of April 2023. Water supply has been secured for the farmhouse.
Update on FOP Chaplain
https://www.fountainofpeace.net15 Apr 2023
15 Apr 2023
Lawrence has been in post just over 3 months now and is making a significant impact not only on the children but also on the staff too.
New School Furniture
https://www.fountainofpeace.net15 Apr 2023
15 Apr 2023
New school furniture has recently been purchased for Rwenjaza Hillside Nursery school.
Our 74th Baby
https://www.fountainofpeace.net14 Apr 2023
25 Sep 2024
Our 74th child has arrived at Fountain of Peace, a beautiful 10 week old little girl, pictured here shortly after her arrival at Bethel Babies Home.
Three more babies
https://www.fountainofpeace.net20 Feb 2023
25 Sep 2024
Three newborn babies, all girls, have joined our growing family, bringing the total number of babies and children in our care up to 73, to date. All stories of sadness transformed by the Lord into one of thanksgiving.
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda Jan 2023
https://www.fountainofpeace.net20 Feb 2023
20 Feb 2023
In January/February 2023, we were delighted to take a team of 8 from the UK to spend two weeks at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Appointment of new Chaplain
https://www.fountainofpeace.net05 Jan 2023
06 Jan 2023
We are delighted to announce the arrival of a full time Chaplain, Lawrence Epila, to FOP in Uganda. Please join us in welcoming Lawrence to the team.
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda 2022
https://www.fountainofpeace.net13 Aug 2022
15 Aug 2022
In July/August 2022, we were delighted to take a team of 14 from the UK to spend two weeks at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Interview with Peace Ruharuza
https://www.fountainofpeace.net07 Aug 2022
07 Aug 2022
On the latest trip to Uganda (July/August 2022) we had the privilege of a personal interview with Peace Ruharuza talking about her life’s work at Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation.
100 cakes in 100 days
https://www.fountainofpeace.net08 Jun 2022
08 Jun 2022
James Coker, a member of Church Langley Church in Essex, has come up with a novel idea to raise money for Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation by endeavouring to bake 100 fresh cakes to sell in 100 days. What a target he has set himself!
Easter for our children
https://www.fountainofpeace.net08 May 2022
08 May 2022
Apart from fun and food Easter had a far deeper meaning for our children. Each family prepared their own drama to accompany taught songs for the occasion.
Audit trip visit to Uganda
https://www.fountainofpeace.net25 Apr 2022
30 Apr 2023
Three of our Trustees made a visit to Uganda In March 2022. This has been our first trip since February 2020. These visits are primarily for regulatory purposes in the UK, but also so vital to strengthen relationships and see first-hand the wonderful work on the ground.
Update on Farmhouse
https://www.fountainofpeace.net25 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Our 40 acre plot of farmland has been used to produce crops for FOP and ensure we are less dependent on fluctuating prices and availability. Our fundraising focus for 2022 is to raise funds for a farmhouse and out-buildings on the farm site.
New Threshing Machine
https://www.fountainofpeace.net06 Mar 2022
08 Mar 2022
A two-tonne threshing machine has recently been purchased which will reduce our corn production costs.
Our latest babies - twins
https://www.fountainofpeace.net03 Mar 2022
25 Sep 2024
Three more babies
https://www.fountainofpeace.net14 Feb 2022
25 Sep 2024
Our 60th Baby
https://www.fountainofpeace.net24 Jan 2022
24 Jan 2022
Back to school
https://www.fountainofpeace.net24 Jan 2022
24 Jan 2022
Praise God that our Nursery and Primary schools have fully reopened and our children at Fountain of Peace have been able to return to school for the first time in almost two years due to Covid restrictions!
Happy New Year 2022
https://www.fountainofpeace.net03 Jan 2022
03 Jan 2022
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year from all of us at Fountain of Peace! We are privileged to have been able to provide a home for 59 babies and young children in Western Uganda.
Our latest babies
https://www.fountainofpeace.net10 Dec 2021
25 Sep 2024
With the most difficult start imaginable, this precious baby girl (right) was abandoned by a desperate mother, soon after birth. Having spent a month in hospital, she was released into the care of FOP.
Fundraising for Farmhouse & Storage
https://www.fountainofpeace.net10 Dec 2021
12 Dec 2021
It has been a long held ambition for FOP to become more self-sufficient, and to that end a 40 acre plot of farmland was purchased a number of years ago.
Congratulations FOP Uganda staff
https://www.fountainofpeace.net10 Dec 2021
10 Dec 2021
The FOP village was recently paid a surprise inspection visit by the regional NGO Coordination Committee who declared Fountain of Peace to be the best alternative care giver in the district.
Installation of grid power
https://www.fountainofpeace.net27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021
Our main focus these past six months has been the installation of grid power from the main road 1km away which will benefit both the FOP village and the local community, providing a source of mains electricity to the area for the first time. This project has been jointly funded by FOP UK and FOP NZ.
Three new arrivals
https://www.fountainofpeace.net27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021
In August, our site was randomly inspected by the UG Ministry of Gender & Social Development to check FOP were meeting all COVID standards and current requirements. We are delighted to report they gave us an excellence score of 9 out of 10! In addition, they also asked if they could use our training schedule prepared by our Home Manager for mothers and nannies, at a national level!
Safe passage of goods to Uganda
https://www.fountainofpeace.net16 Aug 2021
16 Aug 2021
As a result of cancellation of team trips to Uganda we have been unable to take clothes, books, games, shoes etc in our cases. Recently we packaged up 575 Kg of goods and sent them by ship and road instead!
Reading from the Bible
https://www.fountainofpeace.net05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021
Our children love their Bible stories especially when read by our oldest FOP child.
New Silage Machine
https://www.fountainofpeace.net05 Jun 2021
05 Jun 2021
The increasing challenge of finding adequate pasture for our dairy cattle during the dry season has highlighted the need for creating our own silage.
New way of cooking!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net27 Mar 2021
29 Mar 2021
In our drive to be more environmentally friendly, we are in the process of installing Eco - kitchens in all our Family Homes, funded from the UK.
Noisy activity at Fountain of Peace
https://www.fountainofpeace.net24 Mar 2021
24 Mar 2021
Its not only the children happily singing and playing on the roundabout that make all the noise at the FOP village.
Videos from our children in Uganda
https://www.fountainofpeace.net25 Feb 2021
26 Feb 2021
Some of the children have put together some videos for us all to enjoy.
Chairman's Report January 2021
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Jan 2021
19 Jun 2021
2020 has been a different year for everyone around the world and Uganda is no exception. By God’s great grace, however, Fountain of Peace has emerged relatively unscathed with no cases of Covid reported, and in a much stronger position to be able to build on achievements for the future. We are so thankful to all our supporters for your unstinting faithfulness over this period.
Uganda 2020 trip - interviews
https://www.fountainofpeace.net18 Dec 2020
21 Dec 2020
In January/February 2020, we took a team of 13 from the UK to spend time at the FOP project in Uganda. Here are some thoughts from three people who went on the trip.
Access Road re-surfaced
https://www.fountainofpeace.net17 Dec 2020
19 Jun 2021
Re-surfacing of the only access road to the FOP village and school is now complete. What a difference to the access road for the FOP village. What had become impassable is now a super-highway.
Christmas Greetings
https://www.fountainofpeace.net17 Dec 2020
23 Dec 2020
We send our warmest love and Christmas greetings to all our friends. To see some of our children sending their greetings, please visit our brand new YouTube Channel by clicking here.
Primary 7 class opens again!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net03 Nov 2020
04 Nov 2020
Since March 2020, due to government COVID-19 restrictions, our Nursery and Primary schools have remained closed.
Our new baby at Bethel Babies Home
https://www.fountainofpeace.net21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020
It was with a mixture of joy and sadness that earlier this month we welcomed this critically vulnerable newborn baby, our 54th child, into our Bethel Babies Home.
Our only access road needs urgent repair!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020
We are urgently requesting funds to re-surface the only access road to the FOP village and school. Currently, it is a significant danger to all who attempt to negotiate the road on any sort of vehicle from boda-boda (motorbike) to lorry.
Our latest Family Home nears completion
https://www.fountainofpeace.net06 Oct 2020
06 Oct 2020
Some of our older Babies' Home children are now ready to move on to a Family Home. We are working hard to complete this, our 6th house, in spite of COVID and funding challenges.
COVID-19 update September 2020
https://www.fountainofpeace.net30 Sep 2020
03 Oct 2020
Following our news item in March 2020, here is an update on how Covid-19 continues to impact FOP. Despite challenges, we have been able to assist the local community in providing food aid to a number of schoolchildren's families.
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda 2020
https://www.fountainofpeace.net17 Aug 2020
10 Sep 2020
In January/February 2020, we were delighted to take a team of 13 from the UK to spend time at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Fountain of Peace COVID-19 Impact
https://www.fountainofpeace.net26 Mar 2020
02 Oct 2020
In Uganda, our teams are also making adjustments. We just wanted to fill you in on all we are doing to support our children, our staff, and the wider community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sustainability News
https://www.fountainofpeace.net05 May 2019
02 Oct 2020
As part of our drive towards becoming self-sustainable, we have been able to add 2 silos each capable of holding 6 tons of grain.
Our Champion Fundraisers
https://www.fountainofpeace.net30 Apr 2019
03 Oct 2020
We are so grateful to some of our fundraising champions who in the last 6 months raised funds for FOP.
New School Furniture!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Dec 2018
03 Nov 2020
Thanks to the generosity of one of our donors, the Fountain of Peace school (Rwenjaza Hillside Nursery/Primary School) has been able to purchase new school furniture.
Kilimanjaro Challenge!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Dec 2018
11 Sep 2020
One of our supporters in the south of England, Pippa Sands, is training very hard to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2019 on behalf of Fountain of Peace.
Happy Christmas to all our Supporters!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Dec 2018
11 Sep 2020
May we take this opportunity to wish you all God’s richest blessing over this Christmas period.
Snowdon Climb September 2018
https://www.fountainofpeace.net04 Dec 2018
09 Sep 2020
We are so thankful to everyone for supporting the Snowdon climb in September.
Local Gov and UNICEF inspection of Fountain of Peace
https://www.fountainofpeace.net27 Sep 2018
11 Sep 2020
Just back from Uganda and witnessed great joy in result of joint Local Gov and UNICEF inspection of Fountain of Peace Bethel Babies Home 2 weeks ago.
Chairman's comments June 2018
https://www.fountainofpeace.net19 Jun 2018
03 Oct 2020
As we have just recently reached the end of this financial year, it’s good to review just what, through God’s grace, Fountain of Peace Uganda and its partners have been enabled to deliver.
Fountain of Peace UK trip to Uganda 2018
https://www.fountainofpeace.net22 Feb 2018
11 Sep 2020
In February 2018, a team of 15 from the UK spent eight days at the Fountain of Peace project at Miranga village, Kyenjojo, Western Uganda.
Chairman's comments September 2017
https://www.fountainofpeace.net27 Sep 2017
09 Sep 2020
Having just returned from another very successful week in Kyenjojo, this time for an audit and forward planning visit, we have so much to be thankful to God for.
NEW BABY JUST ARRIVED!
https://www.fountainofpeace.net13 Mar 2017
25 Sep 2024
How amazing to know that our great God entrusts to us the responsibility of caring for the little babes that He loves so dearly.
FOUNTAIN OF PEACE UK GROUP TRIP JAN - FEB 2017
https://www.fountainofpeace.net13 Mar 2017
06 Oct 2020
We were all delighted to acquaint ourselves with the 36 children at the Bethel Babies Home and Conlon House (our 1st Family Home).
BRICK-MAKING MACHINE
https://www.fountainofpeace.net13 Mar 2017
02 Oct 2020
FOP have recently taken possession of a machine that, God willing, will save a shedload of money for us.
Visit to FOP project by Lostock Christian Fellowship November 2015
https://www.fountainofpeace.net31 Jan 2016
05 Oct 2020
A team of 8, comprising 3 men & 5 ladies, visited the Project.
Visit to FOP project by Andrew & Keith
https://www.fountainofpeace.net02 Apr 2015
05 Oct 2020
During March 2015 Andrew was privileged to visit the project along with Keith Shortley, who specialises in developing strategic planning for projects such as FOP.
Bethel Babies Home
https://www.fountainofpeace.net02 Apr 2015
03 Oct 2020
It’s now 9 months since our 1st baby arrived at FOP Bethel Babies Home and we currently have 15 babies, cared for by our dedicated staff.
FOP Rwenjaza Primary School
https://www.fountainofpeace.net02 Apr 2015
15 Sep 2020
Currently 314 children are registered at the school, who would otherwise have had no schooling.
Visit to UK by Peace Ruharuza (February 2015)
https://www.fountainofpeace.net02 Apr 2015
10 Sep 2020
It was a real joy to have Peace with us for 2 weeks in February.
Forthcoming working parties
https://www.fountainofpeace.net01 Apr 2015
15 Sep 2020
There are always ongoing maintenance matters to be addressed at the project.
Latest news 20 July 2014
https://www.fountainofpeace.net20 Jul 2014
15 Sep 2020
Within the last 24 hours we have been really excited to learn of the arrival of 2 more babies, now making a total of 4.
First Babe Arrives at Bethel Babies Home, Kyenjojo
https://www.fountainofpeace.net20 May 2014
15 Sep 2020
We were all so thrilled to hear the wonderful news from Peace and Patrick yesterday about the admission of the first baby to Bethel Babies Home.
Fountain Of Peace Uganda – 2014 Update Activity Report
https://www.fountainofpeace.net08 Apr 2014
15 Sep 2020
A refrigerator and a gas cooker were purchased, chest drawers, baby cots and a sofa set ordered and nearing completion. They will all be transported at once to the home in Kyenjojo next week.