The current situation in Ugandan communities is disheartening. Notably, Uganda is witnessing a rise in the frequency of poverty, particularly during the dry season. These factors have led to the loss of life and extensive damage to crops that many Ugandans depend on.
The most vulnerable communities often live in unofficial settlements or areas with insufficient drainage. Due to their financial constraints, some individuals must reside in environmentally sensitive locations, such as wetlands.
It is very hard for humans to function effectively on an empty stomach. The pressure they face is substantial and understandable. Imagine being a young adolescent girl with a two-year-old baby of your own and ailing aging parents. This is the reality of 17-year-old Jessica. They are experiencing deprivation, and they are living in poverty.
The responsibility for this girl is too far burdensome for her teenage state.
William J. Wegener (Bill) is the founder and director of JesusFedMe.com, a ministry with a simple yet powerful mission: to feed the hungry, share the gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and transform lives in Uganda. Bill believes that meeting both physical and spiritual needs is the best way to reflect the love of GOD, and through JFM, countless lives have been touched.
Under his leadership, JesusFedMe.com has:
Delivered food daily to poor families and orphans. | Dug wells to provide clean water to villages. | Built homes and resource centers for struggling communities. |. Established the Miracle Medical Center (MMC) in Nakaseke District, providing medical care where none was available. |. Launched the CVTI Skilling Center, offering vocational training and hope for the future.
Bill’s heart for the poor flows from the words of JESUS in Matthew 25:35: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” He often says that every bag of rice delivered, every child clothed, and every prayer offered is a reminder that GOD’s love is real and practical.
None of this would be possible without faithful donors who give generously. Bill sees himself not just as a director, but as a steward—ensuring that every dollar makes a difference in feeding the hungry and leading souls to CHRIST. His vision is to see communities in Uganda transformed, both physically and spiritually, through the power of the gospel and the kindness of those who support the work.
