The Revival Centre, Matugga, Uganda
The Revival Centre in Matugga, Uganda, is not specifically a project of the Ilkley club but is of special interest to its members. Ilkley member Libby Chappell and her husband Phil head-up the Centre’s UK support team.
The centre was established in 2001 by Pastor Ivan Lugolobi and began with a school of just 30 pupils. Since then it has grown and now comprises a primary school of 450 pupils, and a secondary school of 180 pupils. There is also an orphanage for 105 children, a clinic which serves the entire community and 5 satellite churches.
In June 2007 Libby and Phil gave a presentation to the club explaining how they became involved, how the centre had developed and what they hoped would be achieved in the future. We learned how, from nothing, Pastor Ivan and his team had created a very special place that made a positive difference to the lives of people in his community. As a result several Ilkley Soroptimists chose to sponsor an orphan at the centre and the club continues to take a close interest in the development of the centre.
For more information visit the Revival Centre website at: www.revivalcentrematugga.org.uk
The Chappell family, and John Sheen, with orphans from the centre