Hello there! As most of you know, I am currently a Graduate Student at Biola
University getting my Masters in Speech Language Pathology. I will be
graduating in May of 2019. This summer God has opened an opportunity for
me to serve children in UGANDA with severe special needs on a
short-term mission trip this summer.
Myself and 9 others from my
class, along with our professor, will be traveling to Uganda in
mid-August to provide speech and language therapy alongside an
organization called Hope Speaks. Their mission is to bring hope and
raise voices for children with disabilities through speech therapy,
advocacy, and education and to see families and communities empowered to
defend the rights of children with disabilities. For more information,
check out their website at joinhopespeaks.org.
A message from Hope Speaks:
"1 in 7 children in Uganda are living with a
disability. Many of them have never received the therapy services that
they desperately need to live full, meaningful, and happy lives. We’re
on a mission to change that!
Children with disabilities in Uganda
are often hidden away from society, abused, and sometimes even killed.
Across Africa, as is the case in many developing countries, there is a
significant lack of information and education about disabilities.
Our work focuses on providing speech therapy; advocating; educating; and training parents, organizations, and up-and-coming speech therapists working
with children with communication challenges. Through these trainings,
we equip Ugandans with the knowledge and skills they need to encourage
speech and language development for their children.
Our Desire is to see families and communities empowered to defend the rights of children with disabilities."
As
I prepare for the trip, I ask for your prayers for safety and for God
to work in and through me. I also want to humbly ask you to consider
supporting me financially. The cost of the trip is roughly $3,000
(includes airfare, accommodations, meals, transportation, ministry
activities, and administrative expenses). Any financial support would be
greatly appreciated. However, whether you are able to give financially
or not, I would still be grateful for your prayers. Thank you for
partnering with me and supporting me as I prepare for this adventure!
May God richly bless you!
Much love,
Megan
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