In rural areas of Northern Uganda, strong patriarchal cultural practices take a toll on marriages and families. Even Christian families and churches tend to follow these practices, which demean women and treat them like slaves. When a woman marries into a family, the family pays a dowry or bride price for her, which tends to … Read more
Imagine being a 13-year-old girl, experiencing the emotional and physical roller coaster that is puberty. Now, imagine that your parents tell you that you will soon be married, via an arranged marriage, to a man much older than you. While you know this is normal in your village, you are still terrified. And then, imagine … Read more
In Uganda, the culture has a grip on the church, influencing her in sometimes negative ways. But that stronghold is being broken as a result of your support of our work there. Last July, pastors in the city of Pallisa, Uganda, eagerly participated in our New Man, New Woman, New Life training (click to take … Read more