Church of Uganda and LIFE International have officially entered into a partnership to strengthen family life and promote the sanctity of human life.The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at Namirembe Guest House in Kampala by The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, and Chris Rookus, Vice President of LIFE International on Friday 28th February 2025, witnessed by Rev Canon William Ongeng, the Provincial Secretary of Church of Uganda.
According to the Director of Mission and Outreach in Church of Uganda, Rev. Simon Peter Ddembe Lya Yesu, this collaboration seeks to empower Church leaders across Uganda with the necessary skills and resources to support family life and protect human dignity.“Through comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and resource development, the partnership will integrate the message of the sanctity of human life into the Church of Uganda’s extensive network.” Rev Ddembe Lya Yesu said.
Rev. Simon Peter Ddembe Lya Yesu,COU Director of Mission and Outreach revealed that the collaboration with Life International seeks to empower Church leaders across Uganda with the necessary skills and resources to support family life and protect human dignity
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Archbishop Kaziimba highlighted the significance of the partnership in advancing the Church’s mission to care for families and uphold life at all stages.“As the Church of Uganda, we are committed to promoting a biblical understanding of life and family. This partnership with LIFE International will equip our leaders to be life-givers in their communities, addressing both spiritual and practical needs. This is a great addition to our call for an end to arbortion,” said Archbishop Kaziimba.
Chris Rookus, the Vice President of LIFE International, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that it aligns with the organization’s mission to champion the value of every human life.
“We are honored to work alongside the Church of Uganda to foster a culture that values and protects human life. Through these training programs and ongoing mentorship, we hope to see a lasting impact in communities across Uganda,” Rookus remarked.
According to Rev. Barbara Mugisha, the Provincial Family Life Coordinator for the Church of Uganda, the partnership has already commenced with two key trainings in Busoga Diocese: the “Journey of a Life-Giver,” which focuses on equipping participants to be sources of spiritual, emotional, and physical life, and “Redemptive Conversations,” aimed at providing compassionate responses to people facing crises.The MOU outlines several collaborative initiatives, including conducting regional training sessions in five regions of Uganda (Central, East, West, North, and South), each accommodating up to 50 participants.
Rev. Barbara Mugisha, the Provincial Family Life Coordinator for the Church of Uganda, revealed that the partnership has already commenced with two key trainings in Busoga Diocese
It also focuses on equipping Diocesan Mission Coordinators, selected clergy, lay readers, Mothers’ Union (MU), Fathers’ Union (FU), and Christian Women Fellowship (CWF) leaders with skills in biblical counseling, family support, and life-affirming ministry.Additionally, the partnership aims to develop sustainable life-giving ministries within the Church of Uganda’s network to address community needs such as post-abortion healing and biblical sexuality education. This agreement will be in effect for three years, with annual reviews to assess progress and ensure the sustainability of life-giving initiatives within the Church of Uganda.
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