Every day, we embark on a journey of over 100 kilometers, traveling from one village to another. We recently arrived at Teluma village, located deep within the Makwe sub-county.
Teluma village is buzzing with activity, especially during this season when people proudly display their goods, primarily mangoes, as it is mango season in Uganda. The village is renowned for its mango farming and the cultivation of maize and millet, which are later processed into flour after harvest.
As we entered the village, a local man enthusiastically welcomed us, declaring, “Welcome to the village of mangoes!” This man, whom I identified as Tomas, has made a name for himself as the first person in the village to cultivate mangoes. Today, he occupies a significant presence and has had a remarkable impact on the town. Tomas recounts the challenging early days when there was little in the village and vividly remembers the period when they went without food for some time. Those hard times still haunt his memory.
Tomas deeply appreciates JFM (presumably an organization or initiative) for their life-changing accomplishments in this vast village.
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.
