02/08/2026
On Monday, Rod, Ps Jo and Ps Ian headed out early to Kyampisi Childcare Ministries, where Benjamin, Head of KCM, took them on a full tour of the campus.
They visited the nursery, primary and high schools, the community soccer field and the clinic before reaching the most moving part of the day for Rod: the Rehabilitation Home.
Seeing the Home open, operating and filled with children was a dream come true. Its completed rooms are beautiful, and 61 children are currently living there under the care of KCMās dedicated team, including several social workers. The Home also provides office space for the high school principal.
Although parts of the building still need to be completed, the lower floor is fully functional and being used every day.
It is important to remember why this Home is so deeply needed. The children living there are recovering from severe trauma, and a central part of KCMās work is protecting Ugandaās children from ritual harm and tr@fficking, while helping survivors find safety, care and a way forward.
After the tour, Rod, Jo and Ian sat down with the KCM Management Team. They checked in with them personally, asking how they were coping with the pressure and responsibility they carry. The team spoke openly about the children in their care, the work being done across KCM and some of the challenges they are currently facing.
They also shared, with great warmth and gratitude, about the times DIAS and our supporters have been able to step in when things have been especially difficult.
Ps Ian was invited to speak to the high school students during their assembly - an unexpected and very special part of the day.
Perhaps the most powerful moment was seeing something that had once existed only as a plan now being lived out each day: children sleeping safely in their rooms, social workers caring for them and a local team continuing to show up, solve problems and keep moving forward.
Thank you for helping make this possible and for being part of the story with us.
Riverlife Baptist Church
