With a population of approximately 40 million people, Uganda is rapidly growing with an average of nearly six children per family. The country relies heavily on agriculture, with most rural communities engaged in subsistence level farming of maize, millet, bananas, and cassava. Poverty levels remain high, and in rural areas, access to electricity and education are limited.
Five Talents started working in Uganda in 2001 in partnership with the Anglican Church of Uganda. Currently, our program is active in the northeast region of Uganda, Karamoja. Karamoja has recently emerged from decades of conflict and is Uganda’s most deprived region, with the highest percentage of people with no education, the highest rates of infant mortality, and the highest rates of female genital mutilation in the country (UBS & ICF International, 2012). Our needs assessments show that 53% of target communities live below the extreme poverty line of $1.90 per day (PPP) and 84% live on less than $2.50 per day (PPP).
Over the years, we’ve discovered a wealth of treasure in the Parable of the Talents. That’s why we’ve prepared this free guide to Matthew 25, featuring reflections from pastors and Christian leaders.
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