Having not written much recently about our work, we thought it was time to update you with some encouraging stories and cute photos.

This is Noel, the son of Letitia, one of our Bambejja Skills Training Project trainees. Noel was born with some brain abnormalities and as such has suffered some serious developmental problems. As a young single mother and unable to cope with the costs of medical care or the challenges of a demanding baby, Letitia almost abandoned him. Fortunately someone came to her aid and now she is training with us and Noel is receiving excellent care in our Bambejja creche.

The Bambejja staff have worked really hard to help Noel. When he first came to us he was unable to sit up, had little control of his limbs and he found it difficult to interact with people and play. Now, thanks to physiotherapy, a standing frame (in picture) and special attention from staff, he can do all of these things. The change in him has been incredible and we are so thankful that he wasn't abandoned and left to die but was given a chance. We pray that he will continue to have such opportunities as he gets older.

Hopefully, as his mum completes her training with us, she will be able to find employment so she can look after herself and Noel more adequately in the future.