Wandered enough, suffered enough, thousands of Ugandans came as refugees during the deadly 1994 Rwandan genocide. Thus, they never had a chance of acquiring land to settle permanently which explains their constant starving and suffering. They tried to integrate into local communities as they are unable to return to their country which was hit with famine and other dangerous factors.
Returning to their motherland is not the agenda as many try to struggle and build a better future for themselves. The most challenging problem is food since they have no land to cultivate.
Living a miserable life is the order of the day by many people here in Uganda which is why non-government organizations like Jesusfedme came in at a perfect time to help. Imagine women who came barefooted, men who came bare-chested carrying children seeking for a safe environment until now they haven’t met satisfaction in living. This human plight is a burden to local communities. Unlike in developed countries where refugees are often catered to, in Africa the story is totally opposite.
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.
