13/2/2024 - Thought of the day - James Julius

It’s my second time in Uganda. I didn’t think I could fall in love with the country anymore than I already had, but I have been proven wrong. I have delved deeper into building connections with people and viewing the country in a different way. I was honored to spend time talking to Julius, an ex Ugandaid student. He told me all about his past before NVI. He is the oldest brother of a large family and they used to have a small meal a day. He didn’t even know that is was normal to have three meals a day until arriving at NVI. He was devastatingly poor and told me that he was in darkness and had no hope. Julius worked hard at NVI on a mechanics course and is now a crane operator. Julius works very hard for just 1000 shillings an hour (approx 25p) and has to work night shifts. Julius never complains and told us that he couldn’t put into words how happy he is now and how Ugandaid have brought him into the light and have given him hope. He walked to NVI and made a long journey to see us as soon as he heard we were in town. Julius says he wants to help people just like Ugandaid helped him. I am very honored to know Julius and I’m very proud of him as a person.