Archdiocese of Mbarara Development AssociationAMDA Youth Charity Visit Report
On 22 March 2026, the youth of AMDA, in partnership with the TELLEM Foundation, visited the Missionaries of the Poor Good Shepherd Home in Mengo, Kisenyi. The outreach was part of their Lenten observance, particularly the pillar of almsgiving.
Activities during the visit
The visit began with a guided tour of the home, then Holy Mass, offered for the repose of the soul of the late Emmanuel Tumusiime, in whose memory the TELLEM Foundation was established. The programme also included a handover of assorted gifts and a cake-cutting ceremony for residents born in March.
Donations
- Fruit tree seedlings, in line with Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ call for environmental stewardship
- A Paschal Candle, a symbol of hope and goodwill before Easter
About the Good Shepherd Home
The home is run by the Missionaries of the Poor under Brother Ricardo. It cares for children with special needs and various impairments, currently supporting 49 girls with 20 caregivers, and relies largely on divine providence and the generosity of well-wishers.
The AMDA Youth and the TELLEM Foundation thank all members and supporters for their moral, financial and physical support, and the home’s administration for its warm reception.
Compiled by Tayebwa Joseph, AMDA Youth Publicity Secretary, and Brendan Atusasire, AMDA Youth Spiritual Envoy.