02/11/2024
Vlog #187 – Wedding Bells on the Beach
Kim sets off for an adventurous bus and train trip to Mombasa in Kenya. She is going to visit her friends Andy and Alis who are getting married on Kilifi Beach. Many friends (who live or have lived in Uganda) are coming and she is looking forward to this great reunion and little holiday.
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19/10/2024
Vlog #186 – Newborn Joy: Ajani Mitchel
The first three months in Ajani Mitchel’s life.
He had been found in a bag and was taken to the Nutrition unit at the hospital.
Kim is looking after the fragile baby for now.
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12/10/2024
Vlog #185 – Practical training has started
Practical training has started for the mothers. Besides a hairdressing or sewing course, trainees will be taught small-scale farming.
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28/09/2024
Vlog #184
[1] Kim is visiting Rosah’s school.
[2] Vaccinations are given against Yellow Fever.
[3] The Nutrition Unit is expanded.
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25/09/2024
On the 6th of July this little man was found in a sack in a coffee plantation….
a newborn baby with the placenta still attached to the umbilical cord. I have learned over the years here in Uganda not to judge immediately as there are various circumstances than can lead to these actions unfortunately.
The little one ended up being dropped at the nutrition unit by police and the caring staff took up the responsibility to feed him and give him the care he needed.
Investigations to find the mother started and a suspect as actually arrested but in the end wasn’t the one who delivered this baby.
I wonder if his biological mother lies awake at night regretting her actions. As there was no other place to go we took him home until further instructions from probation officer.
We discovered he is suffering from hydrocephalus,buildup fluids in the brain verticles, and the last 4 weeks he has been in a specialized hospital with our amazing nanny Prossy waiting for an operation to place a shunt that will drain the excess fluid from the brain to other parts of the body to reduce pressure and lower the risk of brain damage.
Unfortunately he was not operated on yet as he is still weak so we shall go back on a 12 hour drive end of October.
I am so happy with the great help from all the children, my colleagues and friends who help out a hand in any way…..that gives me courage and support but mostly the feeling that I am not alone in this and it makes me feel grateful. We have no idea what the future will be for him but with love and care I believe he will come a long way….let me introduce to you with pride Ajani Mitchell, a wonderful baby boy and a blessing in our lives.
17/05/2024
– A new building to provide practical training has been under construction for some time. Students can then work independently with a sewing machine or as hairstylists.
13/04/2024
– An underground water storage tank is being dug on the farm and Hanna goes to visit grandma for a few days.
05/04/2024
– A new kitchen was built on the farm and a cake baking competition was held on Easter Monday.
22/03/2024
– In this vlog: A sunny day with the kids at home, the last water tank is delivered and we take a look at coffee bean picking.
18/03/2024
– My girls.💕Sometimes you have those moments when you feel so proud, grateful and happy. 😊
23/12/2023
– We have started a campaign for Bivamuntuyo to get its own Van. Would you like to contribute to it?
The button below will take you to Bivamuntuyo’s donation page.
23/12/2023
– In this episode Kim dreams of having her own transport Van for Bivamuntuyo and takes a test drive to an Outreach.
13/05/2023
This time:
– Driving on the boda over a slippery mud road is not easy.
– The Jackfruit is the biggest fruit in the world. You shouldn’t stand under that when it falls down.
– At the market, the temporarily sheltered baby Sofie gets earrings.
29/04/2023
– It’s a tough time. With working on the farm, in the hospital, in a childcare home and also caring for a found baby, fatigue sets in.
15/04/2023
– On the farm, the existing rainwater storage capacity will be significantly expanded.
01/04/2023
– A call from the local police. They are looking for a temporary shelter for a found baby.
This brings back memories for Kim.
18/03/2023
– Hanna has the chicken pox, which causes a lot of itching. To soothe it, pieces of tree bark are crushed. The resulting sap is smeared on the skin.
09/02/2023
– Babirye passed her secondary school exams and we are very happy and proud. She gave me the opportunity to be a mother and see her growing up into the caring and loving person she is today. Now it’s time to celebrate and to follow her future dreams…..
12/11/2022
– Cheerful flags for years of decorating! A beautiful, durable flag line made from colourful Ugandan fabrics.
At Bivamuntuyo we are always trying to support the youth and that’s why we started the “Happy Flags“ project in collaboration with Agnes, our tailor, to be able to offer vocational training to young people.
It’s of high importance that young people are getting a chance to receive education and learn how to set up their own business. It will increase their future opportunities in life.
When buying the Happy Flags you contribute to the school fees of young people so that they can join a vocational course like hairdressing or tailoring and learn other skills like farming, financial management and life skills. By implementing these skills they can generate their own income and safeguard their livelihoods.
Happy you, Happy us!
- Happy Flags
Price: € 17,50
The length of the flags is 10 meter, 40 flags