NTUNGAMO – The Bishop of Orthodox Church Wencesilus Tumuhimbise has called on street kids wherever they are, to do self re-unite to their respective parents or guardians and stop leaving as deserters.
The Bishop sounded this message today while having a special meal and prayer with street kids around Rubaare town council in Ntungamo district. This was during the event that held at St Benedict Orthodox church in Mutojo
Most of the street kids in Rubaare Town hail from streets of Kamwokya, Rwebikona, Rwobubaare, Kagango among others. They do different jobs like casual labour, loading and packing sacks of matooke among others.
Bishop Tumuhimbise’s urgement comes at a time when there is an increase in number of street children in Rubaare town council and other surrounding areas.
He tasked them to stop associating with bad peers but rather reunite to their parents or guardians to plan ventures for profits, save money from their man power, adhere to their respective worship places in order to receive the holy spirit to cleanse their hearts.
He also cautioned them to avoid drug abuse, alcoholism among other evil deeds that are eating up their lives silently since they are still young.
Ms Sylvia Kesiime, a counselor emphasized on hope, stressing that everyone should have hope that no condition is permanent. she urged them to first concentrate on leaving poor peers addiction and think of making money.
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