Our recent search has revealed that many young children in Africa and Uganda suffer from malnutrition, with some dying by age two. This leaves parents heartbroken, and malnourished children cannot experience good health. They are prone to spinal cord complications and pneumonia, and their health worsens with time. We believe that we can do something to save these babies from dying before their time.
Baby Nicole is just one of many Ugandan children who may not live to see their 5th or 6th birthdays due to malnutrition. Most child deaths in Uganda are linked to malnutrition. At JFM, we want to ensure children have access to the proper nutrition, but unfortunately, it’s not always easy.
One of the challenges we face is that parents of malnourished children often have very little money. They may earn a small amount by washing clothes or doing various duties for others, leaving them with little to spend on food and other essentials. Too often, parents’ little money goes to rent for their small home or apartment. As a result, some children miss classes and even repeat grades due to frequent illnesses caused by malnutrition, which can ultimately lead to dropping out of school altogether.
JFM is committed to providing healthier meals to children in our areas, and we are proud to be recognized as the most compassionate organization working to improve children’s diets. We are grateful to our donors for their continued support in helping us save lives. Thank you so much.
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.
