In 2011, Man Up partnered with Pastor Andrew Wakabi and his wife Juliet of Home Again Ministries to establish a brand-new primary school located in the Masese III community of Jinja, Uganda. The community consists of around 3000 people living in abject poverty and spiritual darkness. Most of the people living in Masese III are from the Karamajong tribe of northern Uganda. The Karamajongs were displaced from their tribal homes because of war along the border of South Sudan and migrated south. They are even now seen as outcasts with no inherent worth or value by many in Jinja. Many of the children were not allowed to attend other local schools because of their ethnic tribal affiliations. Pastor Andrew's mission was to see that change.
Through the partnership of Man Up and Home Again Ministries, Bethel Junior School was started in 2012. The goal was and is to provide children in the community with a high-quality, Christ-centered education, regardless of their parents' ability to pay school fees. The school is now called JJASS Bright Junior School and they are educating and feeding over 250 children each day and is supported each month through the Man Up Child Sponsorship Program. Parents of the children that attend JJASS Bright consistently state that the school is transforming their children's lives as well as the entire Masese community as a whole! This is a testament to the power of the Gospel to break down even the strongest of cultural and ethnic divides.
In 2016, Pastor Andrew and Juliet planted Gloryland Church. It sits adjacent to the school and is easily accessed by the members of the Masese III community. Home Again also conducts a weekly feeding program called Super Saturday, where as many as 1000 children come to receive food and participate in bible teaching programs. They also provide vocational training programs for single mothers in the community and operate multiple farming projects.
It is the vision of Pastor Andrew and Juliet to see this community transformed by the power of the Gospel. Giving all glory and honor to Jesus!
Leader: Pastor Andrew & Juliet Wakabi
The first week in March we took one of our biggest teams to Uganda on a mission trip. The team consisted of 37 college football players from two colleges in the States. A great time was had by all! Super Saturday is always one of the highlights on our mission trips to Africa. This day we served around 700 children and spread the love of Jesus in the process!