AFWIS Joins with OW in prayer for the Republic of Uganda Africa

Uganda

Republic of Uganda

Africa

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Geography

Area: 241,551 sq km
Much of the land is fertile and well watered. The climate is temperate in the highlands. Long known as the "Pearl of Africa".
Population: 33,796,461    Annual Growth: 3.32%
Capital: Kampala
Urbanites: 13.3%
HDI Rank: 157 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 66 (9% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: English, Swahili    Languages: 45 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	28,639,121	84.74	3.4
Evangelicals	12,507,182	37.0	3.7

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Answer to Prayer

Pentecostal and charismatic growth in the last 20 years is remarkable. The fastest-growing churches in Uganda are almost all from this background – from megachurches of 15,000 to house and storefront churches. The spiritual fervour and expectation see transformational effects – in Kampala, crime rates have fallen and it is estimated that more than half the population attend evangelically oriented services.

Challenge for Prayer

Uganda’s battle with AIDS massively reduced cases, from 25% in 1992 to below 10% in 2001. The government and churches bravely and successfully worked to achieve this reduction, largely on a platform of abstinence and fidelity but moving toward encouraging condom use. A debate now rages over the validity of these reduced percentages and a resurgence of HIV cases; some allege infection rates are rising. Pray that all ground gained in this battle might be consolidated by right belief and right lifestyles. Even with the progress made, millions still suffer or are bereaved. Churches and agencies are doing much in AIDS support and education (Christian AIDS Network, ACET, CMS, YWAM, SU – Aid for AIDS) and in care for orphans (Watoto Childcare, PAoC/Pentecostal Assemblies).
     For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Uganda.