Ugandans should brace for hard times, with economists agreeing that the country could either be in a recession or is headed to one. The experts say the three-pronged attack of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate-related shocks permanently damaged Uganda’s economy.
Now that the Eurozone and the US are also headed into a recession, Ugandans should tighten their belts because they are the country’s key trade partners. When economies get depressed, they impact local commercial and financial activities that are hit hard.
A recession is a period of temporary economic decline, during which trade and industrial activity are reduced. It is generally identified by a fall in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in two successive quarters.
We understand these issues at JFM and do our best with our limited resources. He can’t help all of Uganda, but to those we serve, JFM is a Godsend. We are so thankful for our donors who tirelessly support those they don’t even know.
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.
