Edith Wakumire Mrs Edith Wakumire Founder / Patron / Trustee Public Relations & Resource Mobilisation Co-ordinator Founded UWCM in 1991 Mrs Edith Wakumire,BSWSA DipEd, Dip PPM

Published in Dec 2009, this 205 page paperback book with 6 pages of photographs tells the amazing story of the UWCM founder Edith Wakumire The Story of Edith Wakumire Small Feet, High Mountain traces the story of Edith, her Christian faith, her family and friends, foster-children and refugees, through sixty turbulent years. It includes the personal stories of many of the thousands to whom Edith and UWCM have given - and still give - new life and hope. Revd Tim Daniel, Director of Care for Uganda says: 'It is almost impossible to read this book without feeling thankful for the impact that Edith has had on so many people.' About Edith Wakumire 1955 Edith was six months old when her mother died. Twelve years later her father was murdered. To pay her school fees Edith grew coffee by day and collected bamboo shoots in the forests of Mt Elgon by night. 1973/80 During Idi Amin's years of terror Edith was at university in Kampala. 1991 After a month's leadership training in Singapore, Edith founded the church-based Uganda Women Concern Ministry (UWCM).UWCM volunteers now care for over 11,000 people of all faiths affected by HIV/Aids. They sponsor the education of many orphans. 1998 In New York Kofi Annan presented Edith with a United Nations Development Programmeaward for her work on the Eradication of Poverty. 2010 Edith now speaks as a world authority on the relation-ship between Aids, poverty, and a woman's place in society. go to Edith Wakumire & UWCM's work in Uganda

Edith Wakumire (Uganda) Uganda Women's Concern Ministries Edith founded a local NGO, Uganda Women's Concerns Ministries, in 1991. Her organisation now cares for over 11,000 people affected by HIV/AIDS. Edith was recognised for successfully mobilising resources for her work in the eradication of poverty when she was presented with an award in 1998 by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Edith is a Professional Teacher and a Social Worker and is currently doing her Master's degree at Uganda Christian University. Edith is one of 5 panellists in the following session:

The Uganda Women Concern Ministry (UWCM) was founded in 1991 by Edith Wakumire, who had herself been orphaned as a child. The work and achievements of the UWCM within these communities have received global recognition and Kofi Annan presented Edith with the United Nations Development Programme award for her work on the eradication of poverty in 1998. Edith is clearly a woman of faithful ambition and vision. Her compassion and understanding of the requirement to meet both Edith Wakumire physical and spiritual needs, has brought her alongside the suffering of the most vulnerable and marginalized. She has challenged and inspired volunteers from churches (sometimes referred to as "angels") to physically search out and care for those most in need. Our hope is that St James will have the privilege to continue to support the work of the UWCM as well as inviting Edith to come to the UK to teach us to do the same. Edith Wakumire, the leader of UWCM in Mbale sent an email last night explaining she will visit the areas effected today (Thursday) and provide a further update One oF Edith Wakumire's Community Mobilisation teams in the Mt Elgon region Many people from the 2 St James have visited the projects in Mbale with ACET and UWCM and have travelled up to the mountain villages, e.g. Bulago. 2. Participate - we have asked Paul and Edith to suggest to Love Africa any specific financial support we can offer, or other practical support and we are waiting for a response.

The Uganda Women Concern Ministry (UWCM) was founded in 1991 by Edith Wakumire, who had herself been orphaned as a child. The work and achievements of the UWCM within these communities have received global recognition and Kofi Annan presented Edith with the United Nations Development Programme award for her work on the eradication of poverty in 1998. Edith is clearly a woman of faithful ambition and vision. Her compassion and understanding of the requirement to meet both Edith Wakumire physical and spiritual needs, has brought her alongside the suffering of the most vulnerable and marginalized. She has challenged and inspired volunteers from churches (sometimes referred to as "angels") to physically search out and care for those most in need. Our hope is that St James will have the privilege to continue to support the work of the UWCM as well as inviting Edith to come to the UK to teach us to do the same.