Hope Speaks is a wonderful ministry to help children with disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. 1 in 7 children are living with a disability. Their main ministry is providing Speech Therapy to hundreds of these children. They teach them to swallow, chew, understand and express language, and so much more. Many of the volunteers are Speech Language Pathology grad students, as well as Speech Therapy professionals. This will help them reach many more children with these services.

I have always had a heart for missions and working with disabled children, so when Ben and Kari with Hope Speaks came to Abilene and spoke of what they do, I was so moved that I knew God had led me to this moment for a reason. I know that God has put Hope Speaks in my path for me to help others. Africa has also always been at the top of my list for participating in missions. I don’t know why, but I can definitely attribute that to God as well and I just feel in my heart that Hope Speaks is where I am meant to be this summer.

Hope Speaks has gone beyond that and also includes hosting other groups who help with projects, food for families, children's day camps, and going and serving in the slums.

Every donation is important and will enable me to be present and help these children with disabilities. Would you kindly consider making a donation? Also, I would appreciate your willingness to share this with others who may want to participate.

Thank you so much for being a part of my life and helping me accomplish something that's important to all of us! God bless you!