We thank God for His continued provision, which has enabled Potter’s to keep saving the lives of many vulnerable babies. We are so grateful to all our supporters for their kindness and generosity.

The Crisis Centre has been extremely busy in recent months, with the number of babies continuing to rise steadily. We currently have 32 babies residing on site and 57 children being supported in the community.

Idah - Potter's Village Administrator

 

 

It was with much joy that the staff at Potter’s Village shared an Easter meal together. Not only was this an opportunity to celebrate the message of Easter, but it was also a way to express our heartfelt thanks to all the staff for their hard work. 

 

 

The rehabilitation unit has continued to be very busy, with more than 350 children regularly attending clinic days. The unit is planning to open community clinics so that services can be closer to the beneficiaries. We also welcomed a new physiotherapist, Crissy, who is settling in well.

Crissy is a physiotherapist with four years of hands‑on experience in paediatric care. “My work is guided by a genuine passion for helping children with disabilities and a calling, rooted in God’s love, to serve. I am eager to contribute my skills and heart to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities at Potter’s Village.” —

Crissy (Physiotherapist)

In February this year, a group including some of the Friends of Potter’s Village Trustees visited Kisoro. As part of this visit, there was an opportunity to meet one of the families supported in the community. This photo shows the Trustees visiting baby Vastina’s home.

These visits take place regularly, and the social workers assess how the child and family are doing, as well as bringing a small gift such as a food package or some toiletries.

Baby B has been living at Potter’s Village for the past 1 year and 3 months. His mother was known to have a psychiatric illness, and for a long time we were unable to find a suitable family for him to be placed with. Through continued networking with the relevant authorities, we finally managed to trace his father, who has willingly accepted to take care of him.

 

 

 

 

We were blessed to receive new medical equipment for the Medical Centre, donated by an individual supporter, Sarah, as a way of giving back to the community. She generously provided a new suction machine.

 

 

Admission to Potter’s Village over the last few months has been steady. We have received a number of babies into the Crisis Centre since September, and several have been resettled into the Community Support Programme.

Devota was born at the end of January. Her mother died shortly after delivery, and Devota was brought to Potter’s Village straight away.

Denise was born in early January in a small village. Her mother gave birth, but a retained placenta led to severe abdominal damage, and she sadly died one month later.

Kelvin was born at the end of January. His mother delivered without any difficulties in hospital; however, after being discharged and returning home, she developed a mental health condition which appears to have sadly led to her death.

Erick was born in mid‑February. His mother gave birth without any complications, but later developed persistent dizziness and died shortly after delivery.

Fulaha was born in March. Her mother delivered normally in hospital, but after a week experienced a mental health crisis. She was unable to breastfeed and ran away from home. Fulaha’s family do not know where her mother has gone. The authorities will continue to search for her, but for now Fulaha is safely being cared for at Potter’s Village.

Samantha was born on New Year’s Day. Her mother died shortly after delivery, despite being in hospital. Samantha was transferred to Potter’s Village the same day.

Prossy and Emmanuel both lost their mothers soon after delivery. Both women delivered in their own villages and, although nothing seemed wrong during labour, they suffered complications afterwards. The babies were brought to Potter’s Village soon after.

A number of children have been resettled to another children’s home recently.

The Lord has been gracious to us, and we were able to secure a resettlement place for three children who had been formally abandoned, and for whom we had been completely unable to trace any family members.

Alvin, Isaac and Bahati have all been transferred to another children’s home (Nsambya Babies Home), where it will be easier to find foster families for them due to the location and higher population density.

This is the best step for them, and we pray that loving families will be found to care for these children.

Link to the website for Nsambya Babies Home - https://www.cwasug.org/nbh/home-nsambya.php

A few weeks ago, the Potter’s Village Rehabilitation Unit for disabled children held a Praise and Thank You party for the ten children who have started walking over the last few months. There was singing and dancing, wonderful testimonies, and heartfelt praise to God for what He has done in these children’s lives. There was also cake, balloons, and bubbles — a truly joyful celebration. Here is a flavour of the day.

 

 

 

Potter’s Village has continued to support several children in school. We currently have nine of our community‑supported children who are old enough to attend.

We recently had the opportunity to meet with the guardians of these children and encouraged them to play an active role in their education. PV will continue to work in partnership with them. All the other guardians of children in the community received different teachings on proper child care, tailored to the current needs of the child in their care.

 

 

 

 

 

We thank God

• The Crisis Centre, that it can continue caring for all the babies in need, especially when we have such high numbers of babies needing care
• The Child Sponsors who are making such a huge difference in children’s lives
• All the supporters across the world who are praying and giving to this work
• The supporting church communities
• The staff and their dedication to this work
• The volunteers who give up their time to help
• Baby B and the wonderful news of finding his father
• The donation of medical equipment
• The ten children in the rehabilitation unit who have recently started walking
• Crissy, the new physiotherapist, as he settles into his new role

Please pray for

• All the Potter’s Village staff as they cope with the high numbers of babies in the Crisis Centre
• A more stable economy in Uganda, where many families are struggling
• The children re‑settled at Nsambya Babies Home, that they will soon find loving families
• All staff, whatever their role, that they feel valued and show compassion to everyone needing the support of Potter’s Village
• The children recently admitted, that they may feel loved despite such a difficult start to life
• Idah (Administrator) and the Board of Governors as they lead and manage Potter’s Village
• Friends of Potter’s Village, that they will continue to have sufficient income and steward donated funds wisely
• More long‑term foster carers to be found
• Continued commitment and unity among the staff
• Financial stability for the Medical Centre
• All the income‑generating schemes, that they may flourish and provide sustainable support