Outreach - International - Uganda
St. David’s is blessed to have international ministries which began through Companion Diocese relationships first in
Questions about our international missions can be directed to the chairpersons of the two committees:
Uganda: Julia Urwin, julia.urwin@gmail.com
Uganda
Since 1994 St. David’s has had a close relationship with the people of Uganda in Africa. The relationship has evolved over the years and now we are the largest supporter of two schools in Uganda. There are several buildings, cows and children that bear the names of our church and our generous parishioners.
The Outreach Committee representative to our Uganda Mission is Julia Urwin. For more information about travel to Uganda through St. David's, please email her at julia.urwin@gmail.com. You may also want to email directly with Cynthia at canderson644@yahoo.com.
History of the Ugandan Mission at St. David's
Uganda Trip June/July 2009
In the summer of 2009 eight people traveled to Uganda to work in the schools and the Double Cure Medical Clinic. The group was hosted by St. David's liaison in Uganda, Cynthia Anderson. They took with them donated soccer equipment for the children in Uganda.
Uganda Trip 2009 Itinerary
St. David's and Uganda, 2008-2010
2008 brought a very exciting development in St. David's Uganda Mission, when parishioner Cynthia Anderson answered a call to become St. David's first in-country outreach liaison. In late February, Cynthia moved to Uganda for a period of two years to live among the people St. David's has come to love through this outreach mission. Living at Namirembe Guest House (an Anglican-based hostel in Kampala) and teaching English to students at Trinity Children's Centre, Cynthia has been our eyes and ears, and has hosted several visitors from the US who have traveled to give of their time, talent and treasure to St. David's Uganda Mission.
Click here for pictures and reports of Cynthia's time in Uganda.
St. David's and Uganda, 2004-2007
In March 2007, seven people traveled to Uganda from St. David's. On this trip, more parishioners were introduced to the mission, and they also painted and helped as needed at the newly-opened Double Cure Medical Centre. The group also visited the schools that St. David's supports, and observed continued progress in both the physical plant and in the welfare of the children.
March 2007 Trip Report
In October 2005, another group from St. David's traveled to Uganda for the purpose of introducing additional parishioners to this mission and to check on progress of current projects. Among the many changes and growth that were celebrated were: continued improvements in the health of the children at both schools, many building improvements accomplished or in progress according to previous goals, and new machines at the Maize Mill. The group assessed future needs, including building interest in the Uganda Outreach at St. David's, serving the ongoing needs of the children, and continuing to make improvements to the Maize Mill.
Uganda 2005 Report 
In August 2004 and March 2005, fifteen parishioners traveled to Uganda. Their focus was providing medical care and supplies, and establishing a feeding program for students at the schools. Additionally, our Ugandan team helped with the start of a knitting ministry, which grew out of St. David's Plentiful Sowers group. This knitting ministry has evolved into a small business for the Ugandan women who learned to knit during this trip.
This programming year was a record year for donations to both Guatemala and Uganda. Almost 100 parishioners donated money to World Gifts while The Gift Shop enabled St. David’s to give over $10, 000 to Guatemala and Uganda.