The East African Missionary Society Blog
A blog dedicated to what we’re doing in Uganda.
Archive of: 2020
Christmas message from the Trustees

WOW - 2020, a year like no other! Across the world so many have died from Covid-19 and others are facing difficulties that they could never have ever dreamt of before the pandemic arrived. We want to thank you so much for your continued support - financial and with prayer - in [...]

Stop Press - Riots

In the past 48 hours we have received troubling news of significant riots taking place in the centres of Kampala, Masaka and Gulu (where TEAMS is based). Unofficially we hear that more than 15 people have been killed and our staff tell us they can smell the tear gas [...]

TEAMS Reopens in Uganda!
TEAMS Reopens in Uganda!

After 7 months of enforced closure, in accordance with the Ugandan Governments recommendations, TEAMS has reopened its site and restarted its programmes this month. The effects of Covid-19 are still being felt in Northern Uganda, but with reported deaths in the country still being under 1,000 since the pandemic [...]

TEAMS receives some “Crafty support” during the Pandemic
TEAMS receives some “Crafty support” during the Pandemic

We were thrilled to receive generous support from the Craft Group of All Saints Church Sidmouth, Devon.
During the Pandemic this group has turned its attention to making (amongst other things) face masks. These were sold to raise funds for Charities and TEAMS was one of those selected to [...]

Fried Lizard!
Fried Lizard!

When TEAMS solar powered submersible pump at the borehole stopped working, we never imagined that the cause would be a fried lizard! The poor creature came off worst when it crawled across the electronic controller. Although we feel sorry for the lizard, TEAMS is having to foot the bill [...]

TEAMS has a new UK Trustee and Director.

The UK Board of TEAMS is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new Trustee. Revd Bruce Thomson was formally appointed as a Trustee of TEAMS UK and a Director of TEAMS Ltd at its Board meeting on 13th August. Bruce joins us at an important time as we look towards [...]

TEAMS receives unusual aid!
TEAMS receives unusual aid!

Caroline, a science teacher at Ranelagh School in Bracknell, Berkshire in England, has with her family, been a loyal supporter of TEAMS for many years. During 2018 she visited Uganda to see for herself how TEAMS works within the needy communities of northern Uganda. Whilst in Gulu, she [...]

Good News!

Good news! At this time when all charities are struggling with diminished income and donations, TEAMS wishes to share with you some Good News! During the past few days two unexpected donations have been received totalling £1,070. Both were made under the Gift Aid scheme so their worth to TEAMS is [...]

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