by Doug Hayes | Dec 3, 2025 | Family, Sponsorship, Orphans
“It’s not easy to sponsor a child you’ve never even met before…” This statement from Charles Mwanza – a graduate of our Orphan Sponsorship Program and one of the first to earn a college degree through our Mapalo Scholarship Fund – is a common refrain among program... Read more
by Guest Blogger | Sep 2, 2025 | Family, Sponsorship, Education, Orphans
Pictured above, Rachel Maezano (second from left) met her sponsored children during a trip to Uganda this summer. We’re delighted to share Rachel’s personal testimony below: One word to describe my experience visiting the location, staff, and children I... Read more
by Doug Hayes | Jul 1, 2025 | Orphans, Lighthouse Christian School, Updates, Sponsorship
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 As any gardener knows, we don’t sow and reap in the same day. If we expect to reap a harvest, we must begin by planting seeds. Then we must water.... Read more
by Emily Evans | Feb 6, 2025 | Testimonies, Sponsorship, Uganda, Orphans
In January 2024, Mapalo Scholar Merab Naturinda graduated with honors from Makarere University in Uganda with a bachelor’s degree in applied statistics. But Merab’s life wasn’t always characterized by scholarly achievements and university opportunities. In fact, her... Read more
by Emily Evans | Jan 29, 2025 | Sponsorship, Education, Orphans
We’re thrilled to share ministry highlights from the past year with our family of supporters. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and partners for making this important work possible. Through God’s grace and your prayers and generosity, we are making a... Read more
by David Mayinja | Jun 4, 2024 | Uganda, Testimonies, Sponsorship
Here at Covenant Mercies, nothing brings us as much joy as seeing the children we serve overcome hopelessness and challenges faced at a very early age in life to become self-sufficient, productive and thriving members of their communities. Ivan Imongin is tangible... Read more
