- Uganda is the size of the state of Oregon with a population of 34.6 million, yet has 10% of the world’s population of orphans
- Uganda is in the top 25% of poorest nations in the world with 50% of the population under the age of 15
- Ugandans make on average $1.50 per day
- Life expectancy in Uganda is 53
- 320 children die in Uganda every day from Malaria and the cost of treatment for Malaria is only $8
- Most Ugandans get Malaria 6 times per year
- Treated Mosquito nets have proven to reduce the risk of contracting Malaria by 65%, a reduction from 6 cases per person to 2 case per year
- One net is effective for 5 years and cost less than $10
- There are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV-AIDS as well as a high percentage of breast cancer with only 5 mammogram machines in the entire country
- 88% of the 34.6 million in population claim Christianity with 12% Muslim and 3% Indigenous/Other
As Christians, we are called to “Love your neighbor as yourself”; this means we must begin to live outside of self. Let us partner and as we serve to be a blessing, let us realize that we are blessed to serve.
Source: CIA - The World Factbook (updated July 5, 2011)