I became committed to ECM through the advocacy of the late Sampson Amuzu.  It was made whole when I encountered with my brothers, sisters, and family at Haven of Hope who needed to be helped in the field of spiritual, academic, and socio-emotional. 

I stay committed because ECM is helping to relieve children from poverty in Jesus’ name as well as providing hope for them not just now but tomorrow and the future with eternity as a focus. 

We encountered ECM at a church fair.  Lorella’s presentation on shrine slavery was very compelling and disturbing.  To be involved in helping someone like Lorella who had feet on the ground and knew what was needed seemed an amazing opportunity.  As we got involved in the freedom project, we also became aware of sponsorship and the other things. 

John and Lorella spoke the heart of the organization and since their retirement Mark has continued to speak from this same heart—to serve in every meaningful way according to the resources God has provided.  Their commitment and hearing updates in person at the banquets has helped our desire to remain committed.  We also have had two consecutive long term sponsorships through a student who already graduated out of the program (Jonas Akpabli) and now Sarah Namagulu, and we treasure the updates and being part of their lives. 

“I came to know about JESUS through ECM for KARAMOJA  projects”, and  learned how to read the bible. “Thanks to the sponsors for everything they have done in my life and for the staff members.  I thank (Papa Mark) for everything you have done in my life”. 

My husband and I attended the concert of a Christian artist about 10 years ago who was promoting child sponsorship through Compassion.  At the same time, we were being solicited at our local Christian Bookstore to do the same, only with World Vision.  We decided to sponsor a child but were unsure which organization to go with.  After doing some research on the internet, we chose Every Child Ministries because more of my dollar would go directly to the child rather than administrative costs and because they had been in Africa longer than others. 

We continue in our commitment to ECM ten years later because this organization remains true to its mission.  They have many wonderful volunteers and various fundraisers to help keep their overhead at a minimum.  We’ve also been impressed by the report cards and progress reports sent to us every year on our sponsored child.  (She is 15 years old now!)  The best part, however, are the handwritten, heartfelt letters we’ve received from her personally over the years.  We’ve kept them all and have them all posted in a photo album!