In Gulu, Uganda, our partner ministry is World Embrace. In 2020 they have begun building the first of its kind on 22 acres of land what will be the Gulu Community Park and Center. It will be the social hub of the city. The goal of Gulu Community Park and center is to create possibilities and opportunities. This is a place where thousands of children will dream big dreams of accomplishing great things. Most importantly, these children and youth will encounter the love of Jesus and be disciples by caring staff. The facility will have a significant impact, and the results will be transformational. To God be the Glory.
In Uganda, over 50% of the population is under the age of 15. There are more than 150,000 children in Gulu, which is the second-largest city in the country. Unfortunately, there are no adequate, safe, public playgrounds or community spaces for these children and youth. Homelife is very simple for most and opportunities are rare. The children have not been given the community spaces to hope and dream. They mostly see parents and family that live a life of struggle and disappointment. The path to advancement is not clear as most children and youth live in the countryside in mud huts covered with grass roofs. The majority have no electricity, no running water, and no hope for a better future.
At the Gulu Community Park and Center there will be over 40 different facilities and at least 31 clubs that will evangelize and disciple children and youth. Some of the activities will be art, sports, music, dance, science, entertainment, education, and much more. Kid City mixes fun with learning, giving the kids opportunities to explore career paths of interest. In addition, there will be a library, and gathering places where volunteers will sit and read stories to the children. Add to that, the children will have the opportunity to get involved in athletic programs such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Gulu Community Park will also provide medical services and seek to help those with nutritional needs. This facility will provide opportunities and possibilities that our children take for granted.
We realized that the Park and Center is an enormous undertaking. However, each project/part of the facility makes the whole. Please support a project close to your heart so that we may complete the whole. Below are the funds needed for each project. Help us change lives forever. Together we can make a huge impact for generations yet to come…dreams can come true.
CHILDREN'S ART CENTER
$15,000 – Construction
$5,000 – Easels, desks, and art supplies
$900 – Paint the room
$20,000 – Construction
$15,000 – 30 Computers
$5,000 – Desks and Paint the room
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY ZONE (Sciences)
$20,000 – Construction
$5,000 – Desks, Cupboards, Shelves
$6,000 – Science furnishings (microscopes, planets, magnets, etc)
$900 – Paint the room
$150,000 – Total Construction
$50,000 – Library BOOKS and furniture
CHILDREN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT
$23,000
CHILDREN'S SOCCER FIELD
$25,000 to completion (70 x 45-yard size)
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL COURT
$40,000
FOUR BASKETBALL COURTS
Three Youth Courts: $20,000 each
Kids Court: $10,000
YOUTH SOCCER FIELD
$30,000 to completion (110 x 75- yard size)
SECOND CHILDREN'S PLAY GROUND
$50,000
$25,000 – Borehole/well drilled with pump house constructed, solar pump and panels installed.
$30,000 – Water Tower and 24,000-liter tank.