UGANDA
Finding the Way In 2008, we as a church sent Jennie Crawford to Uganda to invest in people's lives. Here at GCCC, we have been committed to being a part of this work over the long-term. The heart of the work is to help those in northern Uganda who were affected by 22 years of rebel warfare and had been living in internally displaced persons camps. Seeing people restored physically, emotionally, and spiritually is foundational in the purpose of the work.
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The overall vision of FTW is realized in various ways. One main thing is investing in a "village." Four specific groups of people - or villages - have been established. They have received help with clean water, agriculture, building of huts, and spiritual and relational investment. Much time is spent with these people. Then, FTW has also facilitated business training via seminars and small groups to teach and model how to start and maintain a healthy and productive small business. Additionally, there is a desire to begin investing more specifically in the lives of older orphans. Many people in the groups and in general are orphaned. These are young people from 13-25 who need help with life skills and school fees. Opportunities to invest in people are many, but it is wonderful to be a part. 
and helped with the business training, done soccer camps, helped build huts, and spent time investing relationally. What a joy to get to know the people and be a small part of their lives! 
