The Angels of Industry
This week’s reflection
What do you like to do or make when you’re working?
Share your thoughts below — and read what others are saying.
This week’s reflection
What do you like to do or make when you’re working?
Share your thoughts below — and read what others are saying.
This category has to do with work—the work we have to do and the work we’re called to do. But it also has to do with the extra element of service and what it is to imbue all work with the deeper desire to serve with love.❤️
So on July 26, 2023, the kids were asked to reflect on how the simplest thing, if it’s done with love, can be a way to serve your brothers and sisters. We asked them in meditation to think about some simple chore that they do and later in the week, asked them how it made them feel?
These were the answers from the Mushunga Community Project:
1. Annitah said that sweeping the floor made her feel happy to have a clean home.🪠
2. Vincent said setting the table made him feel excited to prepare for a family meal.🥗
3. Amogni said that helping with laundry made her feel helpful and responsible.🩵
4. Ignitius said that when he’s watering the plants he feels connected to nature and caring for them.🌿
5. Peter said when he made his bed he felt proud and organized for the day.🛏️
6. Rosette said when she fed her pet she felt loving and responsible for their well-being.🐯
7. Dorcus said that helping her siblings with their homework, she felt helpful and supportive.🖌️
8. Philemon said that by cleaning up toys he felt happy to have a tidy and organized space.🏀
9. Grace said writing a thank you note made her feel grateful and thankful.📫
10. Racheal said that when she was cooking a meal for the family she felt proud and loved seeing everyone enjoy the food.🥣
Kids concluded saying that doing these things with love and wanting to help can make them feel happy and connected to others. 😇❤️
The kids at Victorious School having worked hard to pass their exams:
These were the answers to the same question from the kids at Vine of Hope:
Mariam said cooking makes her feel so blessed.🥘
Haruna said sweeping the compound makes him happy–to see everything so clean.🪠
Waiswa said that fetching water makes him feel good. To bring water home for everyone.💦
Mwogezi said that going to the garden makes her feel good.🥬
Nkugwa said that collecting the toys together makes him happy–and seeing everyone come to join and play.⚽️
Mariam said it’s washing utensils. It makes her feel good to see everyone using a clean plate or cup.🍵
Nabitaka said cleaning up their girl’s room. She feels good taking responsibility for living in a clean place.🪠
Lubale said it’s cleaning up the bathrooms every morning. He feels so proud.🩵
Sister Kawooma said it’s preparing meals for everyone. It makes her feel so happy to see everyone smiling and waiting for the yummy 😋 food.
Mwogezi loves to work hard in the garden:
The kids were asked this question on December 4, 2023: Let’s have the kids imagine in prayer that they’re surrounded by beings that are working for them. The grownups are working, the angels are and God is.🙏 Then let’s have them focus on God, their Source and Center and ask this question: What is something God is doing for me today? How is he working for me inside my mind and heart?❤️😇
Let’s work!
These were the answers from the kids at the Victorious School in Mushunga:
1. Blessing: God is always there to listen to my prayers and help me when I need it.👂
2. Patricia: He gives me strength and courage to face challenges and overcome them.💪
3. Philemon: God puts loving people in my life who care about and support me. ❤️
4. Vanessa: He guides me through my thoughts and feelings, helping me make good choices.🙏
5. Aijuka: God gives me talents and abilities to discover and develop.🤺
6. Ajuna: He provides opportunities for me to learn and grow every day.📘
7. Godwin: God gives me a sense of wonder and curiosity to explore the world around me.🚣🏾♂️
8. Vincent: He fills my heart with love, kindness, and compassion for others.💚
9. Dorcas: God helps me find joy and happiness in the little things in life.🌸
10. Peter: He protects me from harm and watches over me wherever l go.😇
11. Albert: God gives me the ability to forgive and be forgiven, promoting peace and harmony.🩵
12. Ameria: He teaches me the important values like honesty, respect and gratitude.😌
13. Anitah: God comforts ms when am sad or feeling lonely.👩❤️👨
14. Princess: He gives me hope during difficult times, reminding me that things will get better.🌈
15. Tobias: God inspires me to dream big and believe in myself. ⭐️
16. Anthony: He shows me the beauty of nature and the wonders of creation.🍀
17. Maria: God helps me to understand the importance of friendship and being a good friend.👩❤️💋👩
18. Peace: He encourages me to be curious and ask questions about the world and my faith.❓
19. Gift: God provides me with opportunities to help others and make a positive difference.🙏
20. Ashiram: He loves me unconditionally, no matter what, and is always there to support me.💙
Tonny (right) with Maria and her grandfather:
On March 12, 2024 the kids were asked about what kind of work they would like to do in the future to help the world to be a better place? These were the answers from the kids at the Mushunga Community Project:
1. Godwin K.: “When I grow up, I want to be a doctor so I can help sick people feel better.”🩺
2. Anitah N.: “I want to be a teacher and help kids learn new things and discover their passions.”📚
3. Albert G.: “I dream of becoming an engineer and building amazing structures that make life easier for everyone.”📐
4. Ameria A.: “I want to be an environmentalist and protect our planet by planting trees and saving animals.”🌿
5. Ajuna M.: “I hope to be a scientist and find cures for diseases to help people live healthier lives.”🔬
6. Ignitius W.: “I want to be a firefighter and save people from dangerous situations.”🔥
7. Ashiram S.: “I dream of being a farmer and growing healthy food to feed everyone.”🌽
8. Tobius A.: “I want to be a police officer and keep our community safe.”👨🏽✈️
9. Angella N.: “I hope to be an artist and create beautiful paintings that inspire others.”🎨
10. Peter T.: “I dream of being a pilot and flying people to different places around the world.”✈️
11. Rachael T.: “I want to be a veterinarian and take care of animals to make sure they’re healthy and happy.”🐶
12. Caroline T.: “I hope to be a social worker and help people who are in need.”🙏
13. Elisha T.: “I dream of being a chef and cooking delicious meals to bring joy to people’s lives.”🍳
14. Philemon A.: “I want to be a scientist and discover new things that can make the world a better place.”🔭
15. Blessing A.: “I hope to be a musician and bring happiness to people’s hearts through music.”🎹
16. Gift K.: “I dream of being a teacher and helping kids learn and grow.”👩🏽⚕️
17. Rosette N.: “I want to be a nurse and take care of people when they’re not feeling well.”🧑🏽⚕️
18. Alex N.: “I hope to be an architect and design buildings that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.”🏙️
How do I want to work in the future?
The kids at the Vine Of Hope want to work in these ways:
▪︎Nangobi; I would like to a teacher when I grow up so that I can assist the world with teaching.📚
▪︎Nabitaka; when I grow up I want to be a nurse so that I can help the sick people.🩺
▪︎Nambi; the work that I would like to do in future so that I can help the world is being a soldier so protect my country.👨🏽✈️
▪︎Mwogezi; I would like to become a Lawyer and help people with getting justice in the world.⚖️
▪︎Nakato; when I grow up I would like to assist the world of the work of being an athletic coach to help the world with promoting talents.🏃🏾
▪︎Nangobi Aisha; I want to become a doctor so that I can help with treating the sick people around the world.🩺
▪︎Nakibuka; I want to become a bank manager so that I can help with keeping peoples money safe.💵
▪︎Nakayima I would like to become a police man when I grow up so that I keep peace among people in the society.👮🏽♀️
▪︎Mulondo; when I grow up I want to become a mechanic so that I repaire cars or motorcycles which are no in good condition.🚗
▪︎Lubale; when I grow up I want to become a farmer so that I help with providing food to the world.🌽
▪︎Luwazo; when I grow up I would like to assist the world with the work of being a surgeon.👨🏽🔬
▪︎Waiswa; when I grow up I want to become a soldier man who serves his nation.👨🏽✈️
▪︎Nbone; I want to become a driver when I grow up.🚕
▪︎Nkugwa; when I grow up I would wish to become a priest in future to help with the spiritual growth among the people in the world.🙏
▪︎Twaha; I like providing the world with being an engineer of house for good quality construction of their houses.🏠
▪︎Jean; I would like to become an English teacher when I grow up so that I can help the little ones with reading and writing.📘
▪︎Mbweila; I would like to become a footballer when I grow so that I entertain, put smiles 😃 😊 on people’s face while playing soccer ⚽️. Everyone needs to have a time of enjoyment.
▪︎Ashiraf; when I grow up I would like to become a carpenter and the help the world with making furniture such as seats.🪑
▪︎Natuba Mont; I would like to become a midwife and help all the mothers with giving birth to their beautiful babies 👶.
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What will be my work?
The kids at the Savannah Rose Rescue Home had these thoughts about their future work after a long, deep discussion:
1. Shalom: I want to volunteer at a local soup kitchen to help feed the homeless.🥘
2. Erizeth: I plan to organize community clean-up events to keep our neighborhood free of litter.🌱
3. Rihana: I hope to start a recycling program at my school to reduce waste and protect the environment.🌴
4. Francis: I want to participate in charity fundraisers to support organizations that help children in need.😇
5. Christopher: I dream of organizing educational workshops to teach people about the importance of conservation.🌍
6. Jeremiah: I plan to volunteer at a nursing home to spend time with the elderly and brighten their days.🌞
7. Flowrence: I want to plant trees in deforested areas to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.🌳
8. Benjamin: I hope to organize blood donation drives to help save lives in emergencies.🩸
9. Deziranta: I want to organize support groups for individuals struggling with addiction to help them recover.🌱
10. Salima: I plan to volunteer at an animal shelter to care for abandoned pets and find them loving homes.🐯
11. Victor: I dream of starting a community garden to provide fresh produce for families in need.🥦
12. Mark: I hope to participate in beach clean-ups to protect marine life and ecosystems.🐠
13. Kyatwike: I want to organize awareness campaigns about renewable energy to promote sustainability in my community.🌞
Asking and listening to what others need is an important part of working together
On May 22, 2024 the question the kids were asked had to do with the following teachings: A big part of spiritual growth lies in being useful to other people and it’s very important to ask and listen to others talk about what they need so you can learn how to serve them better. To help the kids internalize the teachings, they were asked to talk about something they wish they had more help with. How would they like to be helped? ❤️😇
Manyi John, founder and director of the Savannah Rose Home with hard working little ones in Spring2024:
The kids at Savannah Rose wanted to be helped in these ways:
Erizeth: I wish I had more help with understanding difficult books. I would like someone to read with me and explain the tough parts.📚
Francis: I need more help with playing guitar. I feel my fingertips can’t hold chords and they keep paining.🎸
Jeremiah: I want help with building things. I would like someone to teach me how to use tools and create projects.🛠️
Flowrence: I need more help with my social studies, it disturbs me a lot.😟
Kyatwike: I wish I had more support when I’m feeling stressed. I would like someone to talk to and help me relax.👫
Rihana: I would like help with improving my swimming. It would be nice if someone could teach me new techniques and swim with me.💦
Shalom: I need help with my creative writing. I would appreciate it if someone could give me ideas and help me write better stories.✍🏼
Victor: I want help with understanding the Bible better. I would love it if someone could read it with me and explain the teachings.✝️
Mark: I lack confidence. It would be great if someone could help me practice speaking in front of others.🗣️
Dezilanta: I wish I had more help when reading the Urantia Book. It’s English, is very hard and most times can’t understand anything.📘
Salima: I need help with my gardening skills. I would like someone to give me extra time to show me how to plant and take care of flowers and vegetables.🥬
Benjamin: I want help with improving my dancing. It would be great if someone could teach me new moves and practice with me.👯♀️
Christopher: I need help with being more organized with my schoolwork. It would be nice if someone could show me how to keep my notes and assignments in order.👨🏽✈️
John to kids: Thank you all for sharing. Remember, by listening to each other, we can become better at helping and supporting one another, and this brings us all closer to spiritual growth.❤️😇❤️
Friends from Spain that came to listen and help at the Mushunga Community Project:
The kids at the Mushunga Community Project had these needs the’d want help with:
1- Godwin K: “I wish I had more help with my homework. It’s hard to understand sometimes.”📘
2- Anitah N: “I want someone to help me write letters to my sponsors. I’m grateful for their support.”✍🏼
3- Albert G: “I need help fixing my favorite toy. It’s broken and I miss playing with it.”🧸
4- Ameria A: “I wish someone would help me draw a picture of my family. I miss them.”🎨
5- Ajuna M: “I want help finding a new book to read. It’s hard to find ones that make me happy.”📚
6- Ignitius W: “I need help feeling safe at night. Sometimes I get scared.”🌜
7- Ashiram S: “I wish someone would play with me during free time. It gets lonely.”👫
8- Tobius A: “I need help with my holiday packages . It’s hard to do them by myself.”🎁
9- Angella N: “I wish someone would help me sing a happy song. It lifts my spirits.”🎼
10- Peter T: “I want help writing a letter to my future self. I want to remember my dreams.”🌟
11- Rachael T: “I need help taking care of my few belongings. They’re important to me.”👚
12- Caroline T: “I wish someone would help me find a new friend. It’s hard to make connections.”👭
13- Elisha T: “I need help learning a new skill. I want to be good at something.”🎇
14- Philemon A: “I wish someone would help me count my blessings. It helps me feel grateful.”🙏
15- Blessing A: “I need help feeling loved. Sometimes it feels like no one cares.”❤️
16- Gift K: “I wish someone would help me find a new hobby. It’s hard to find things that bring me joy.”😊
17- Rosette N: “I need help learning to forgive. It’s hard to let go of hurt feelings.”😇
18- Alex N: “I wish someone would help me find a new reason to smile. It’s hard to find happiness.”😄
Uncle Isa Taliki, director and founder of the Vine of Hope:
At the Vine of Hope the kids wanted help in these ways:
1. Mulondo; I wish I had more help with joining a public school because I want to study and acquire more knowledge.🏨
2. Luwazo; I wish I had more help with skills of reading and writing as this could help me with knowing how to read through novels and newspapers.📘
3. Lubale; I would like to have more learning of the Bible so that I don’t get disturbed while reading it.✝️
4. Waiswa; I wish I had more help with explaining to me when I read through the Urantia Book.💙
5. Nbone; I wish I had more help with writing skills cause I want to write something for my beloved ones.✍🏼
6. Nkugwa; I need more help with accessing the soccer materials so that I can practice soccer and become a better player for our Home.⚽️
7. Twaha; I wish I had more help with joining school so that I go and learn like other people around the community.👯♀️
8. Mbweila; I wish I get someone to help me with reading and understanding the books they sent to us.📚
9. Makanika; I wish I had a coach who could be helping me with learning more skills of basketball 🏀.
10. Nangobi Mariam; I wish I can get someone to teach me how to make cakes and donuts 🍩for my sisters and brothers at home.
11. Nakibuka; I wish I had more help with learning how to lead others and tell everyone to be good to each other.😇
12. Nambi; I need more help with accessing more sandals–to show others that we need to be learning always for our good health.👡
13. Mwogezi; I wish I have more help with learning from a public school as this could help me with acquiring more knowledge and skills.🏨
14. Nakato; I need more help with writing letters so that I can write to my brothers and sisters in the States. This could make them feel good.✍🏼
15. Nangobi; I want to learn how to associate with more people because I’m very shy so someone should help me with that.🫂
16. Nabitaka; I wish I had more help with learning how to teach others cause I want to teach my little brothers and sisters when the teacher is not around.🧑🏽🎓
17. Nakayima; I would like to get someone to help me with choosing good things for myself.🙏
18. Monte; I’m a very bright girl and I learn so easily, I also have skills on how to teach other some work. I wish I could get someone to help me continue and finish my schooling so that I can be of a big help at the Home.📚
The kids at Mushunga working hard to be helpful people:
On July 30th, we worked under the Angels of Industry and asked the kids this: Can you think of a time when prayer has helped you to be a better student or helper? ❤️😇❤️
At Mushunga, the kids felt that prayer helped them be better students or helpers in these ways:
– Godwin K.: “I prayed for help with my reading, and now I can read bigger books.”📘
– Anitah N.: “I prayed to do well on my math test, and I got a sticker for good work.”🎖️
– Albert G.: “I prayed for my grandfather to feel better when she was sick, and he got better.”👨🏽🦳
– Ameria A.: “I prayed for my friends and me to have fun at recess, and we played together happily.”👯♀️
– Ajuna M.: “I prayed to ride a bike without training wheels, and now I can ride it by myself.”🚲
– Ignitius W.: “I prayed for my family to be happy, and we had a fun day together.”👬
– Ashiram S.: “I prayed to make new friends, and now I have friends to play with.”👭
– Tobius A.: “I prayed to be brave on the swings, and now I can pump my legs high.”💪🏽
– Angella N.: “I prayed for my pet to feel better when it was sick, and it got better.”🐶
– Peter T.: “I prayed for my team to win a game, and we scored a goal.”⚽️
– Caroline T.: “I prayed to learn how to swim, and now I can swim with floats.”🏊🏽♀️
– Philemon A.: “I prayed for my family to have a fun outing, and we went to the park with the friends that visited our project.”🌳
– Gift K.: “I prayed for my friend to feel better when they were sad, and they smiled again!”😊
How can prayer help you to study better? The kids at Savannah Rose with Manyi John in 2024:
The kids at Savannah Rose Felt that prayer helped them to study better in these ways:
Jeremiah: “Prayer helped me stay calm during exams and remember what I studied.”😌
Victor: “I prayed for patience, and it helped me focus better on my homework.”📚
Shalom: “When I prayed, I felt more confident in class and participated more.”🙌🏾
Christopher: “Prayer helped me to be kind to my classmates and work better in group projects.”❤️
Flowrence: “Praying every morning helps me start the day with a positive attitude, which makes learning easier.”👍🏽
Benjamin: “I prayed for understanding and it helped me grasp difficult subjects better.”🧑🏽🎓
Kyatwike: “Prayer gave me the strength to keep trying even when the work was hard.”🌠
Mark: “When I prayed for guidance, I was able to find solutions to problems I faced in my studies.”💡
Francis: “Praying made me more disciplined and responsible with my schoolwork.”✍🏼
Salima: “Prayer helped me to stay focused and not get distracted in class.”🙂
Erizetth: “I prayed for wisdom, and it helped me to learn new things quickly.”🔬
Rihana: “Prayer helped me to stay motivated and not give up on my schoolwork.”☝🏽
Desilanta:”When I prayed, I felt more peaceful and was able to concentrate better on my studies.”😇
The kids at the Vine of Hope study with Uncle Isa:
At the Vine of Hope, the kids felt that prayer helped them to be a better students in these ways:
1. Mulondo; Prayer helped me to recognize that people are all human and they deserve good treatment.❤️
2. Lubale; I prayed to understand what I learn from the classes.💡
3. Luwazo; A prayer helped me to stay strong and positive during classes.🙌🏾
4. Waiswa; I prayed to acquire knowledge and share it with others.👬
5. Mbweila; Prayer helped to be a better person through forgiving and being kind during classes.😇
6. Makanika; I have learnt to share with others through prayers and that makes me a good person.👥
7. Twaha; In the gardens I prayed to be a hard-working boy.🌿
8. Nkugwa; I prayed for my learning to be successful so that in future I can help others.📘
9. Nbone; I prayed to be a good boy during the housework and to be supportive.🪣
10. Nakayima; I prayed to learn how to draw pictures during classes so that I can share with my siblings.✍🏼
11. Nakibuka; A prayer in the morning has helped me to stay positive at home.👋🏽
12. Nangobi; I prayed for our dog to feel better when it was sick.🐶
13. Nakato; One day a prayer helped me to be a better student during the worship before opening the lessons.🙏
14. Mwogezi; I prayed to be productive during the season of growing maize / Corn 🌽.
15. Nambi; I prayed to learn how to read and write so that I can read stories for my little siblings.📘
16. Nakibuka; During work I prayed to be an example or inspiring others.🧑🏽🎓
17. Nangobi Mariam; I prayed for our teachers to always tell us stories and it worked and it’s helping our classes to move on well.📚
Working with the values of both peace and ingenuity at the Vine of Hope:
On October 8, 2024, we continued working with the values of peace and ingenuity and the kids were asked to reflect on what kind of job they envisioned themselves doing in the future that would either give them a real sense of peace or the opportunity to work in creative or ingenious ways? ❤️😇
Working creatively:
The kids at the Vine of Hope envisioned working creatively and with a feeling of peace doing these things someday:
1. Nakayima; The job that I envisioned to do in future is being a teacher and that would give me a real sense of peace.🧑🏽🎓
2. Nakibuka; I envision myself in future doing the job of being an engineer.💷
3. Nangobi Aisha; Working as a scientist would give me the chance to work in a creative way.🔬
4. Nakato; That job that I envisioned in future was being a surgeon.🩻
5. Mwogezi; I envisioned myself doing the job of volunteering which would give me the opportunity of being ingenious.😇
6. Nambi; I envisioned myself doing the job of teaching.📚
7. Nakibuka; Being a nurse would give me more of a real sense of peace.👩🏽⚕️
8. Nangobi Mariam; The job that I envisioned was being a nursery teacher which would give me a real sense of peace.🧑🏽🍼
9. Mulondo; Being a mechanic in future would give me more opportunities to work in an ingenious way.🔧
10. Lubale; I envisioned my future Job was being a farmer which would make me work in a creative way.🌽
11. Luwazo; Being a bank manager would give me a real sense of peace in future.👨🏽⚖️
12. Waiswa; I envisioned myself dancing as my future job and that would give me more opportunity to work in a creative way.🕺🏾
13. Nbone; Working at the hospital as a doctor could help me get a real sense of peace.🩺
14. Nkugwa; I envision myself in future being a lawyer to help people and that could help me get a real sense of peace.✍🏼
15. Twaha; Being a builder could make me work in ingenious ways.🪚
16. Makanika; I envision my future Job that could give me the opportunity to work in an ingenious way is being a tailor.👔
17. Mbweila; The job that I envisioned and would give me the opportunity to work in creative way is being an architect.🏬
Thinking about future work at the Mushunga Project:
The kids at Mushunga envisioned these ways of working with ingenuity and peace:
*Godwin K.*
“I want to be a pilot! I’ll fly planes and see the whole world! It will be peaceful up in the air.”✈️
*Anitah N.*
“I want to be a doctor. I’ll help people feel better and make them happy. I’ll invent new medicines to make everyone healthy.”👩🏽⚕️
*Albert G.*
“I want to be a builder. I’ll construct houses and roads and make sure they’re strong and safe for everyone.”🛠️
*Ameria A.*
“I want to be a teacher. I’ll teach kids new things and help them learn. I’ll make learning fun and creative.”🧑🏽🎓
*Ajuna M.*
“I want to be a musician. I’ll play instruments and sing beautiful songs. Music brings peace to people’s hearts.”🎼
*Ignitius W.*
“I want to be a scientist. I’ll discover new things and invent gadgets to help people. It will be so cool!”🔬
*Ashiram S.*
“I want to be a farmer. I’ll grow yummy fruits and veggies. People will be happy to eat healthy food.”🌽
*Tobius A.*
“I want to be an artist. I’ll paint and draw beautiful pictures. Art makes people smile.”🎨
*Angella N.*
“I want to be a nurse. I’ll take care of babies and make them feel better. I love babies.”🧑🏽🍼
*Peter T.*
“I want to be a soccer player. I’ll play games and make people happy. Soccer is fun.”⚽️
*Rachael T.*
“I want to be a chef. I’ll cook delicious food and make people happy. Yum!”🥘
*Caroline T.*
“I want to be a veterinarian. I’ll help animals feel better. Animals are my friends.”🐶
*Elisha T.*
“I want to be an engineer, I’ll build bridges and roads. It will be amazing.”🛣️
*Philemon A.*
“I want to be a police officer. I’ll keep people safe and peaceful.”👨🏽✈️
*Blessing A.*
“I want to be a dancer. I’ll dance and make people happy. Dance is fun.”💃
*Gift K.*
“I want to be a game developer. I’ll create fun games for kids. Games make people smile.”🎮
*Rosette N.*
“I want to be a writer. I’ll write stories and make people imagine. Stories are magic.”✍🏼
*Alex N.*
“I want to be an astronaut. I’ll explore space and discover new things. Space is amazing.”🚀
Work that’s peaceful and ingenious:
The kids at Savannah Rose envisioned these ways of working and feeling peaceful and creative in their future:
1. Francis: “I imagine being a peacemaker, someone who helps people who are fighting to find peace. I would like to travel and help communities understand each other.”🌍
2. Christopher: “I envision being an architect. Designing buildings and homes where people can live happily and peacefully would be amazing. It would be creative work that makes people feel comfortable. Safe from hurricanes.”🏫
3. Flowrence: “Being a counselor. Talking to people who are feeling sad and helping them find peace in their hearts would be the best job. I think it would make me feel peaceful too.”🙏
4. Benjamin: “Maybe becoming an author as well. Writing stories that make people think and feel joy or peace would be a creative way to share my thoughts with the world.”✍🏼
5. Desilanta: ” I would become a firefighter because they save people from danger, to be honest. Helping others would give me peace, and I’d have to think quickly to be creative in emergencies.”🔥
6. Rihana: “Being a chef could be interesting. Creating new dishes and making food that people enjoy would be a fun and peaceful way to work. Cooking feels creative and calming.”🥘
7. Erizetth: “I want to be a dancer. I get interested in different cultural dances–most of which we practice. It feels like this would unite this world …”💃
8. Kyatwike: “I see being a singer. Creating songs as we do feels like an adventure and the soul feels at peace.”🗣️
9. Mark: “I see myself as a scientist, working to solve big problems like finding clean water or new ways to grow food. It would be a creative and smart job, helping people live better lives.”🔬
10. Salima: “I would like to be a singer, too. Singing makes me feel happy and peaceful, when we practice it feels like we are healing.”🎼
11. Jeremiah: “An artist. Embracing the pride of artistic cultures in different regions could help unite people knowing that each country’s pride is highly valued no matter the differences.”🎨
12. Victor: “I dream of being a photographer. Capturing the beauty of nature or special moments in life would make me feel at peace, and it’s a creative way to show the world through my eyes.”📸
13. Shalom: “I am learning that being a doctor could be the most essential one for me because we all need to live.”🩺
The kids at Mushunga helping to distribute packages of food and clothing to their village for Christmas:
The first post of the new year in 2025 was under the Angels of Industry with the question of what the kids goals would be for the year.❤️😇
The kids at Mushunga Have these goals for work in 2025
*Godwin K.*
I want to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels this year.🚴🏽
*Anitah N.*
My goal is to make new friends in school and play with them every day.👯♀️
*Albert G.*
I want to be better at drawing and make pretty pictures for my grandmom.🎨
*Ameria A.*
I want to learn how to write well and also teach my siblings.✍🏼
*Ajuna M.*
My goal is to read more books and become a super reader.📚
*Ignitius W.*
I want to help my grandma in the garden and grow yummy fruits and veggies.🥬
*Ashiram S.*
My goal is to learn how to play soccer and score goals!⚽️
*Tobius A.*
I want to be kind to everyone and make them smile.😀
*Angella N.*
My goal is to learn how to play the piano and sing happy songs.🗣️
*Peter T.*
I want to build a big Lego castle and show it to my friends.🏰
*Rachael T.*
My goal is to help take care of my pet dog and give him yummy treats.🐶
*Caroline T.*
I want to learn how to dance and perform for my family.💃
*Elisha T.*
My goal is to make my bed every morning and keep my body clean.🛁
*Philemon A.*
I want to learn how to play chess and beat my grandfather.♟️
*Blessing A.*
My goal is to share my toys with my friends and make them happy.🧸
*Gift K.*
I want to learn how to count and read.📘
*Rosette N.*
My goal is to learn how to cook simple meals and help my grandma.🥘
*Alex N.*
I want to learn how to take care of the environment and keep our planet clean!🌍
What are your goals for 2025?
The kids at the Vine of Hope have these goals for 2025:
1. Mulondo; This next year I wish to join a public school and acquire more knowledge.📚
2. Lubale; This year 2025 I want to practice football well become a good player, I pray.⚽️
3. Luwazo; This year I want to achieve the big goal of becoming a good farmer and to help Uncle Isa.🌿
4. Waiswa; I want to blossom in education when I join a public school so that I can be teaching my little ones.🧑🏼🏫
5. Mukose; I want to get more good friends to play with.👥
6. Nbone; I’m working hard to blossom with more knowledge and become a good student.📓
7. Nkugwa; I want to get more love and care so that I continue growing well and happier.😌
8. Twaha; I want to start rearing rabbits 🐇 and make a good family with them.
9. Mbweila; Next year I want to improve on my learning skills.🧑🏽🎓
10. Makanika; I want to achieve more skills of farming so that I can grow my own plants.🌽
11. Nangobi Mariam; I want to join a public school so that I can acquire more knowledge and help others.👩🏼🎓
12. Nakibuka; Last year I was able to learn a lot and this year I want to learn more about cooking as I grow and to become a good chef at home.🥘
13. Nambi; This year I want to strengthen my faith more for our Heavenly Father.😇
14. Mwogezi. I wish to join a public school and acquire more knowledge.📚
15. Nakato; This year I want to do primary seven so that next year I can join secondary.🧑🏽🎓
16. Nangobi; This year I want to become friends with children who see my replies on the Working Angels site.👯♀️
17. Nabitaka; I want to blossom more in knowledge this year so that I can read and write.✍🏼
18. Nakayima; I want to see myself becoming the leader in our class.🧑🏽🎓
Many kids in all three orphanages wish to advance in their education so they can help the little ones around them or other people in their villages. Here’s a picture of Kiiza helping at Mushunga:
The kids at Savannah Rose Have these service and spiritual goals for 2025:
Erizeth
“Because we now have our own land, I want to focus more on making the fields green.”🌿
Rihanna
“I would like to improve my singing and dancing skills so I can perform during community events.”💃
Kyatwike
“My goal is to pray more often and grow closer to God this year.”🙏
Christopher
“I should be in the 1st position at school in this new class during all terms.”🧑🏽🎓
Benjamin
“I hope to plant many trees and take care of the farm to help our home grow food with our new field.🌳
Flowrence
“I want to work out more so I don’t feel too lazy for activities.💪🏽
Victor
“My dream is to become better at football so I can join a big team one day.”⚽️
Jeremiah
“I hope to learn how to build things with wood and tools to make something useful for the home.”🪚
Desilanta Mark
“Making arts for sale rather than fun.”🎨
Salima
“I want to practice gratitude every day and say thank you for everything I receive this year.”😊
Francis
“Embracing courage so that I can achieve more.”❤️
Jeremiah
“Sharing our weekly activities, (our questions) with children at school and noting down their thoughts and opinions so I have more learning and understanding of the outside world beyond our home.”🌍
The importance of cottage industries:
On March 24, 2025, we brought the kids attention around to Gandhi again and to the importance that he placed on village industries over mass production. He felt very strongly that it was very important for cottage industries to flourish and create more self-sufficiency and fairness in terms of income–especially for rural areas like the ones the kids live in. So we asked them to reflect on that teaching and to look around to see how people made a living where they live with this question in mind: Why are small businesses important in rural areas? ❤️😇❤️
The kids at Mushunga working hard to help in 2024
At Mushunga, the kids had these thoughts about why cottage industries are important where they live:
# Godwin K.
Small businesses are important because they help people in our village have food and money.🍅
# Anitah N.
My grandfather sells fruits in our village, and it helps us to have some resources 🥭
# Albert G.
Small businesses are good because they make our village look nice and busy.🛠️
# Ameria A.
My friend’s family has a small farm, and they sell vegetables to us. It’s nice to have fresh food.🌽
# Ignitius W.
My grandfather fixes bikes in our village, and people come to him for help.🚲
# Tobius A.
My family has a small shop, and we sell things to people in our village. It helps us have some resources.🏤
# Angella N.
Small businesses are good because they help our village grow and be strong.💪🏽
# Peter T.
My friend’s family has a small animal farm, and they sell eggs and milk to us.🥚
# Rachael T.
Small businesses help people in our village have friends and talk to each other.👥
# Caroline T.
My Grandma makes clothes in our village, and people come to her to buy clothes.👚
# Elisha T.
Small businesses are important because they help our village have nice things.🌠
# Philemon A.
My family has a small garden, and we sell fruits and vegetables to people in our village.🥗
# Blessing A.
Small businesses help people in our village have smiles on their faces.😌
# Gift K.
My friend’s family has a small bakery, and they sell bread to people.🍞
# Alex N.
My grandfather fixes houses in our village, and people come to him for help.🪚
The kids at the Vine of Hope Watch the grown-ups around them work very hard to make ends meet:
Here’s why the kids thought small businesses were important at the Vine of Hope:
1. Mulondo; Small Businesses are important in our villages because they promote development.🏦
2. Lubale; They help us with providing food stuffs near us.🥫
3. Luwazo; Small business help makes the buying of things easier than going to the market.🍎
4. Waiswa; Having small business in our community has opened people’s eyes to know that they can also work and earn money around without going to town.👀
5. Nbone; Small businesses have helped to make our community look good and nice.🎇
6. Nkugwa; Small businesses help in supporting our community for any event.👥
7. Twaha; My friend’s family sells milk, so they provide us with milk in the community.🥛
8. Jean; They help in forming and shaping the identity of a community.🌟
9. Mbweila; Small businesses are important because they help provide job opportunities to people.👷🏽♂️
10. Nangobi Mariam; They create local businesses for people.🏨
11. Nabitaka; Small businesses have helped the community to increase more security.👮🏽♀️
12. Nambi; Small businesses help in economic growth thus fighting poverty among the people.💵
13. Mwogezi; They contribute to the community for village building.🛤️
14. Nakato; We have a small business here and it has inspired a lot of people, and they also want to do it.🛠️
15. Nangobi; We have things just near us and Uncle sends me to buy so that’s easy for me.🍊
16. Nakibuka; Small businesses have united most of the people together in our community.👥
17. Nakayima; They have empowered women through creating their own businesses to start working instead of than being home.🧔🏽♀️
Many people work hard to farm in and around Savannah Rose, in 2025: