Introducing the team

Introducing Team Bufumbo 

For the last 14 years the South Gloucestershire town of Thornbury has had a link with the rural community of Bufumbo in eastern Uganda. The initial purpose of the link was to help build a Health Centre and we have achieved so much more than that. We have established links with primary schools, helped in the development of the community and made many friends. Over the years we have so many people who have supported us with help, funds and prayers and we could not have a link without them. 

I would like to express my gratitude to Helen Harrison, whose wisdom and organisational skills have greatly assisted us in the planning of this trip. Helen's knowledge and experience are truly awesome.  

Uganda

Flying to Entebbe Airport, staying in Kampala, Jinja then over to Mbale.

Journey from Jinja to Mbale

Over the next few weeks we will be updating this blog as often as possible with thoughts on our experiences and some photos. You will hear from everyone in the team as we travel round the villages and run the summer camp for the children of Bufumbo

Bufumbo Team 2013

The last few days  have been very busy in preparation, collecting equipment and packing. I am certainly looking forward to travelling with such interesting people, the warmth of the Uganda smiles and sunshine.

Fiona

Here are a few quotes from the team as we prepare for our adventure.

'it's just excitement after all the stories with heard from various people! Just can't wait to finally get there and meet everyone'

'I am hoping for a joyful, fun-filled celebration with our Bufumbo brothers and sisters and a mosi/insect free healthy return!.'

' I have been amazed over the last few weeks by sentences in scripture that seem to be giving us courage for this trip. I pray that we will all have a really good experience and that we will be able to show God's Love in Action. I am looking forward especially to playing with the children.'