Messages from children

Dear Andre, Robyn, Angelica, Ryan, Sheila, Kamuntu Julie, Gay Hesse, Marion,  Williams and all the friends of RASYN ,Thank you so much for the great work you have done for RASYN in 2013.  Without your support things would not have moved one inch we are so proud of you. Thank you so much for the support, love, care, volunteering spirit, and we promise you to do the best in the kingdom of God.
May love be in your life, May hope be in your heart, May peace be in our world.
May you and yours have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love.
 Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light.
“Happy Christmas”
With Love from  Goal keeper of  RASYN Soccer  Academy. ( NICK)

 Dear Director of RASYN

Sharing all our feelings both bad and good, knowing that we were there,
for each other as best we could. Someone who seemed to always take the time,
to show me how to love ,care and especially, how to be so kind. You are my friend, the person I trust. You have been my best friend, and I hope it shall last. Friends like you are very tough to get. May you be reminded of all the most important things in your life this Christmas.
Merry Christmas, and thanks for always helping me out.

 Love from little ones of RASYN( MARK)

SUCCESSFUL STORIES

 TESTIMONY 1
Am happy to be a member of RASYN. My name is Karungi Joy 9 years, i thank God because of RASYN I was always unhappy at home, i always fought with my brother and sister, i was very stubborn at home and school  and many times i used to escape from school to go and play but when i joined RASYN everything changed . People at RASYN talked to me, counseled me , identified my weakness and i was shown much love , care and confront  at RASYN. That the once evil girl is now  most loved at school, home and church.   I was even chosen to be the best in praying when Children were hosted on Voice of Tooro. I  was privileged and honored to lead a prayer, i prayed a powerful , spiritual and anointed prayer and many people were touched, challenged and blessed by the prayer . I believe with the care, guidance, mentorship, and love i get  from RASYN i will be a great woman of God in Jesus name. So many people called in and told me to pick gifts the next day and i was given a big flask which i never had, am now taking tea in the morning before i go to school isn't real God ?. Thanks to RASYN for training us to pray, read the bible, preach and share the gospel of Jesus with others. AM HAPPY AND HAPPY OF WHAT IS HAPPENING TO RASYN CHILDREN.GOD BLESS THE FOUNDERS.

TESTIMONY 2

My name is Akugizibwe Isaiah member of RASYN 14 years From Western Uganda, AIDS is a deadly disease and It has killed so many young people because of ignorance, poverty and I have witnessed many die Young because of this disease, what a scarring and terrifying life I have gone through but thanks to RASYN that has reached my village and Am sure I have found a solution to control the disease through abstinence which i never knew from the start, my life is occupied, i play soccer which has made me busy and i don't think of sex like how i used to b before i joined RASYN.  The youths who are not part of RASYN see a very big difference in me, they see the way i talk has changed, the friends i have are different, i don't go out to watch movies at night, i now help my parents at home,and my life is different because of RASYN.  At my age Am also preaching abstinence to my elder sisters and brothers and Am happy because they believe in me.

My prayer is this ministry and vision to reach to so many villages, so many youths, to have a church for the youth, to help children who are already sick of HIV, pay fees for the poor, draw children closer to God in every village and God to open for us Doors of finances because some youth are engaged into early sex and forced marriage due to poverty I believe if RASYN gets funds many youth can be blessed like me.  AM THE CAPTAIN OF ONE LOVE RASYN SOCCER ACADEMY WE PLAY FOOTBALL FOR FUN, LIFETIME SKILLS, FITNESS, HEALTH AND TO RAISE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

TESTIMONY 3

My name is Senior 15 years old and who has decided to abstain from sex after I joined RASYN. RASYN came to our village when many of us were taking sex to be a game of competition of sleeping with many girls and make them pregnant then you would be declared a hero in the village. This made so many girls, victim. I have realized this was demonic, stupid and childish game. We did this because we were not informed, sensitized and no one was there to talk to us.  Thanks to Jesus who sent RASYN to this village, am impressed to know that someone can wait until they are married and I have been able to join the scripture union and abstinence clubs and its now 5 months without playing the stupid game, am in the soccer academy and I play as a striker.  So am too busy with constructive work, I NO longer think of Sex anymore and I believe to wait until am ready to have a family. So help me God. THANK YOU RASYN FOR THE SECOND CHANCE, JESUS I SALUTE U.

In March 2013 I formed a group called RWENZORI ABSTINENCE AND SCRIPTURE UNION YOUTH NETWORK (RASYN) 

Since March 2013 we have 200 youth in these clubs , we have  the soccer academy called ONE LOVE FC RASYN SOCCER ACADEMY, we have preached the gospel in school, won various matches , God is moving the children and ministry from mess to message and grass to grace, many youth are believing in themselves, they are hearing words that many people have never told them , with one love of God  I always ask my family and friends  to contribute and support  Orphans and youths  with scholastic materials and basic needs, sponsor those who dropped  out of schools  and  God has not disappointed me at least 10 children are being supported. 

As Vision bearer of RASYN I started providing fees, scholastic materials and basic needs to the orphans while I  was in high  secondary school. I started using my school pocket money to at least buy a book and a pen to 3 children and pay fees for one orphan. Speaking without action is a bad. Telling a youth to abstain from SEX and evil things without solving the problem that forces Him /her into sex is like writing on water RASYN is using both words and actions to see a better and happy youth and orphan. Youths need training, knowledge and  skills in entrepreneurship and  developmental ideas , they need to be supported with fees and scholastic materials so that they will not look for money from men and women through sex and this shall  go hand in hand with abstinence hence reduction of HIV/AIDS Spread.

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FREIND

Friendship is a gift that is fair in all things. It roots from one's heart and involves memories that stay not for a while but for a lifetime. Thank you for touching my life in ways you may never know. My riches do not lie in material wealth but in having friends like you - a precious gift from God. I don't regret the things I have done and the things I didn't do. For somewhere along the way I must have done something right coz I ended up with a friend like you.

I may have forgotten to say that I care. I may have failed to open up and share, but though no words have been spoken, my promise of friendship won't be broken. A friend is a push when you have stopped, a chat when you are lonely, a guide when you are searching, a smile when you are sad, a song when you are glad. . How long shall we be friends? Do you want a clue? As long as stars twinkle in the sky, till the water runs dry and till the day I die. We will be friends. I won't promise to be your friend forever, coz I won't live that long. But let me be your friend as long as I live.

Thank you so very much Andre for being a friend, supporter of  RASYN  Academy.

THE WINNERS GETTING THEIR MEDALS ON IST DECEMBER 2013

We celebrate International AIDS day every 1st December, we do community work, eat together , speak and teach our children on how they can control HIV and play a friendly match.
As a way of monitoring , strengthening, motivating and encouraging Youth , RASYN came out with an academy to bring the youth together so that their can have no time to commit evil.
RASYN has encouraged youth to  Abstain  from sex means. Abstinence is 100% effective in preventing HIV and other STDs. 

We believe HIV can be prevented through abstinence, and by limiting the use of substances (i.e. alcohol and other non-injecting drugs) that impair judgment.
"There are a couple of ways that drug and alcohol use can increase a person’s risk of HIV infection. One way is that using drugs and alcohol can reduce inhibitions and possibly increase the chance of one engaging in risky behaviors that can increase the risk of HIV exposure, such as unprotected sex".Said  the Guest of honour Mr. Andre.

Orphans and youths are supported with scholastic materials and basic needs, sponsored and those who dropped out of schools s. The Vision bearer of RASYN started providing fees, scholastic materials and basic needs to the orphans and youths while she was in secondary school. She started using her pocket money to at least buy a book and a pen to 3 children and pay fees of 1000/= to one orphan every term. While at Makerere University she used her pocket money to pay fees for 3 orphans in secondary school and she kept with this heart until she finished her studies in 2010 and got a job in 2011.

The vision Bearer is now Sponsoring 10 orphans from her monthly earning, and provides scholastic materials and basic needs to 20 orphans the vision Bearer lobbied for support from Friends and family members.  Her best friend is now paying fees of four orphans and my sister to pays fees for 2 orphans and provides basic needs for 5 orphans.

The WINNER TAKES IT ALL.

The Guest og Honour Andre handles over the trophy to the  captain of RASYN.

RASYN Won the trophy after beating Kijugo 1:0 on independence day on 9th/October 2013.

This was the message the Director of RASYN  said to the team.
"RASYN the moment you are ready to QUIT,is usually the moment of your BREAKTHROUGH!!!!Do not give up. thy says the Lord God". 

"WE SHALL NEVER GIVE UP AS YOUTH OF RASYN, WE SHALL FIGHT THE SPREAD OF HIV THROUGH ABSTINENCE, WE SHALL STUDY AND EXCEL, WE SHALL PLAY PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL AND WIN TROPHIES AND WE SHALL SERVE THE ALMIGHTY GOD OF ISRAEL IN JESUS NAME".Said the Guest of honour Andre Van Zyl.
As RASYN we are here to make a chnage in the lives of the youth and this is what we are doing.
Speaking without action is a bad. Telling a youth to abstain from SEX and evil things  without solving the problem that forces Him /her into sex is like writing on water .RASYN is using both words and actions to see a better and happy youth and orphan. Youths need training, knowledge and  skills in entrepreneurship and  developmental ideas , they need to be supported with fees and scholastic materials so that they will not look for money from men and women through sex and this shall  go hand in hand with abstinence hence reduction of HIV/AIDS Spread.

SO PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF RASYN

THIS IS MY TRUE TESTIMONY.

My name is Joy Karungi 9 years and I am a member of Rwenzori Abstinence and scripture union youth network and am so proud to be part of this ministry and my life has never remained the same again. This ministry has blessed me,changed me, educated me and given me the love that an orphans needs

."We were hosted on VOICE OF Toro radio station on 19th/October 2013 and i was a preacher of the day, my message was from Psalms 111:10 the THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM'' 

Many people were blessed and i received 3 gifts from the listeners, they called in and told me that they have been so blessed, challenged and impressed, they wanted their children to join our ministry and they prophesied to me that i will be a powerful pastor in the kingdom of God. Wow God Continue using us, be with us and continue opening Doors for our ministry to expand so that we can frustrate the devil in Jesus name.SO PROUD TO BE PART OF RASYN AM NEVER THE SAME AGAIN.

RASYN ACADEMY WINS A TROPHY ON 19TH OCTOBER 2013

As RASYN members we are patient and waiting for God’s timing, He is ready to give us our desires of our hearts. To us Life is easy because we depend on God and His leading. We Pray for God to lead us where He wants us to be-even if that means embracing change.

We shall NOT GIVE UP OUR story is soon going to be the next IN JESUS NAME. Our God is not a random God. He is a precise God. He has lined up solutions for OUR down to the very second. Thank u Jesus. 

As RASYN academy  we  played a lovely game  on Independence day  and  RASYN Won 1:0 on independence day and got a lovely trophy.  

 "We had fun on independence and RASYN played a lovely game and we believe to wonderful professional footballers that will represent Uganda in future games".Said Boss the captain ."We dedicate this trophy to Jesus who has made this possible for us to win this trophy and we believe to win more and more trophies in Jesus name." Marion Businge the couching director. "From this Academy we believe to see wonderful footballers who will play for the will be champions soon in Jesus name"

 Message to the  RASYN Academy

When God restores, He doesn't bring you out the same. He pays you back for everything you've lost. Sometimes people say to me, “Oh, I wish I had the kind of ministry you have, Joyce” Well, I did not get it by wishing. These people didn't see when I was feeling I couldn't hold on one more second, begging God to help me to not quit or give up. They don’t know the tests and trials I’ve faced along the way. No one who does anything worthwhile for God has traveled an easy road. Doing great things for God requires character, and character is developed by passing life’s tests and staying faithful to Him through the trials. We shall be there RASYN TRUST our help comes from God. ONE LOVE RASYN.

MEN KEEP YOUR VIRGINITY FOR MARRIAGE.

LITTLE ONES OF RASYN ON RADIO.

The best and only method that guarantees 100% against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is to wait for marriage to have sex and maintain fidelity in your marriage .Sex is a powerful force that can destroy if not used properly. Like atomic power, sex is the most powerful creative force given to man. When atomic power is used correctly it can create boundless energy; when it is used in the wrong way it destroys life. 

Sex is the same kind of powerful force. Sex is a gift from God to give us the greatest pleasure, to help in creating a deep companionship with one's spouse and for procreation of the next generation. But if you play with this powerful force outside the bounds of marriage, it destroys you and those close to you.

''Keeping Your Virginity Until Marriage is Good and  full of sense & Men Also Save Theirs. its also very important and true that Men also should save their virginity for marriage nice and lovely''.Sheila Amanya Director RASYN.

RASYN SOCCER ACADEMY IN KYENJOJO

RASYN as a way of improving and developing the talents of the youth  has started an academy of football. And both male and female  youth are part of the soccer academy.So far 50 members have joined and we have had 5 interesting matches where RASYN team won 3 and drew 2.

We are having a powerful game on 9th October and we believe to win this match. RASYN started this academy in July 2013 as a way to help youth to develop their talents, keep them busy so that they are not involved in evil acts like sexual relationships, stealing, drug taking, alcoholism and other evils things that are against the law.
We are proud that our youth are not longer idol and committing evil , the prison cells are no  longer full of criminals because of what RASYN has done in this village.'' Said the LCI of Myeri , Kyenjojo District.

RASYN MEMBERS TANAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL 

WHAT IS SOCCER? 

Soccer – or football as it’s also called – is the most popular sport in the world and is played in most countries. It is a team sport, involving 11 players on each side who use their legs, head and torso to pass a ball and score goals. The nature of the game means that players may be sprinting, running fast or slow, and sometimes may be standing around.

As play during soccer is continuous, soccer is great for fitness and cardiovascular health. People of various ages and skill levels can participate in soccer, with individuals of various sizes being able to do equally well. Soccer can also be a great sport for kids who may not have high levels of athletic ability, but who would like to participate in team sports.

Why RA SYN started the soccer academy ?

Health benefits

Soccer can be a great workout and lots of fun. The health benefits include:

• Increases aerobic capacity and cardiovascular health
• Lowers body fat and improves muscle tone
• Builds strength, flexibility and endurance
• Increases muscle and bone strength
• Improved health due to shifts between walking, running and sprinting.

Other benefits according to research.

There are many other benefits from playing a team sport like soccer. For example it:

• Is generally a non-contact sport
• Teaches coordination
• Promotes teamwork and sharing
• Teaches you to think on-the-go
• Helps to increase skills in concentration, persistence and self-discipline
• Is a great way to meet people and exercise with friends
• Can provide an opportunity to increase your confidence and self-esteem, and help to reduce anxiety
• Requires very little equipment so can be played in the backyard or park
• Is relatively easy to learn, so beginners can easily join in on the fun and play basic soccer for recreation
• Is an international sport.

ABSTINENCE IS THE BEST.

TO EVERYONE ABSTAINENCE IS THE BEST.

Rwenzori abstinence and scripture union youth network has encouraged youth and students to abstain from sex ,taking of Alcohol ,Addictive drugs , Watching pornography, stealing , fighting , lies and all the evils. Abstinence from Sex is the best way to fight HIV/AIDS.

Little ones of RASYN Tanaga  primary school Kyenjojo District.

When you abstain from Sex, there is a bigger possibility of not getting a sexually transmitted disease, get pregnant for the girls and the boys will be free from problems of being arrested. Even when they abstain from alcohol and abusive /addictive drugs they can have a sound mind of making right decisions when any problem arises, they can say no to sex and rape when they have a clear and sound mind that is free from Abusive drugs and alcohol. For students, they need to abstain from sex, alcohol and abusive drugs in order to concentrate in their studies.

Sexual activity for young people arrests their psychological, social and academic development. Studies show that when young people engage in premarital sex, their academic performance declines and their social relationships with family and friends deteriorate. This is because adolescents are too immature to deal with the explosive sex drive and it tends to dominate their life.

As RASYN we bring awareness by sharing information, ideas and experiences with the rural students and youth in different rural schools (Primary, Secondary, Universities and Churches) in the Rwenzori Region.

Rural Primary, Secondary and University students have less access to relevant information about abstinence from sex, excessive alcohol and abusive/addictive drug and other information related to abusive relationships, early marriages and school drop outs. RASYN has tried to do the needful to inform the youth all the community. 

WE APPRECIATE YOU

Sheila Atwooki and Angelica Atwooki

Not everyone is as lucky as us to be blessed with a people like you Sheila Atwooki and Angelica Atwooki. Thank you so much for coming into our lives and standing by our side through thick and thin. ''We hope that RASYN  brings you all that your heart desires. We cherish the bond that we share. We pray that God continues to bless you and your families abundantly in Jesus name. 

 Angelica You are a vessel of gold, a vessel of honour. “Drinks were served in golden goblets of many designs, and there was an abundance of royal wine, reflecting the king’s generosity.” (Esther 1:7 NLT). Love from Nellie Kings school.9 years 

''To our Director Sheilla We have enjoyed a banquet over the years through your tireless efforts and your unfailing love for God and us as your children of RASYN. We believe that this is the season for your exclusive banquet; that you enjoy an entire year of festival, a year of liberty''. With love from Anita, Kings school 12 years

''Aunty Sheilla Thank you for modeling God’s Word to us, for you “…let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”  With love from ISRAEL. 10 years Tanaga Primary school.

 ''Our Director Our prayer as memebers of RASYN is that you keep on touching lives, beyond the boundaries of  RASYN ; we pray that God may open doors of utterance in far off nations. You inspire the youth  in many ways and one can only marvel at God’s love displayed through you.'' From FIFI 17 years , Katooke Modern S.S 

''We thank the Lord that you enjoy exceptional good health, favor, increase in wisdom and that you abound in all goodness''. Love from Amos 12 year RASYN in Tanaga primary school.

'' I'm humbled to know you and to be one of the people enjoying the good things in RASYN  today''. LOVE FROM RASYN MEMBERS 

AGRICULTURE PROJECT

RYAN and Sheila on the land  

RASYN is planning to start agriculture and farming so that the money we generate from the agriculture project will support the youth. The project will soon kick off and we believe God to provide''It does not matter because when God orders even the devil obey''.Said Alinda Noella  the little one of RASYN.

RASYN believes that bad memories from our  past cant  stop us from having a better future.When you surrender to Jesus He takes over

''We believe to have financial break educate the youth, pay their fees , play football, win trophies, abstain from Sex, preach the gospel and forgive all in Jesus name. Amanya Sheila leader of RASYN. ''I am proud to have joined RASYN because my life is never the same again, my fees is paid, Am in the soccer academy and have to be part of what is going on''.Said Ninsima Nellie Kings School   

RASYN encourages youth never to give up no matter how hard things may be ‘’No matter how badly people treat you, never drop down to their level, just know you're better and walk away and move on.Life has Better opportunities...Never Give UP...ENJOY YOUR DAY EVERYONE in JESUS NAME said  Joana  Abwooli a leader of RASYN.

''Not everyone is as lucky as us to bepart of of RASYN . Thank you so much for coming in to our lives and standing by our side through thick and thin. We cherish the bond that we share. We pray that God continues to bless the work of RASYN in the land of UGANDA''. Said Amos Mugume Coordinator of RASYN KYENJOJO 

VIRGINITY IS STILL VERY IMPORTANT

RASYN young ones live on Voice  of Tooro encouraged the young children that virginity is the best until marriage. ''We encourage our member to keep their bodies pure and wait until they are married''Said Joanna Abwooli coordinator of RASYN in Kyenjojo district.
Virginity is to be given to the most important person in your life, the person you committed yourself to stay with forever in marriage. ''Your virginity is the most precious thing you have to give to your spouse. Once you lose it, nothing in the world can bring it back. Don't lose something so precious in a thoughtless way''said Amanya Sheila  leader of RASYN

During the  discussion on voice  of Tooro the callers expressed that Those who engage in premarital sex run a high risk of contracting one of the many venereal diseases rampant today, as well as losing their fertility. Not just AIDS, but other common disfiguring diseases like herpes have no cure.

More commented during the teens program that Some venereal diseases have no symptoms and many couples discover many years later that they became infertile because of these diseases. Infertility experts estimate that 80% of today's infertility is due to venereal diseases contracted before they married.

''The best and only method that guarantees 100% against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is to wait for marriage to have sex and maintain fidelity in your marriage''. Said Marion Businge, leader of soccer RASYN academy.

MEMBERS OF RASYN ON VOICE OF TOORO ENCOURAGING  YOUNG ONE TO WAIT FOR SEX AND VIRGINITY IS THE BEST. 
According to the  nurses many commented during the teens program on Voice of that If you date and you don't have sex, you can forget about that relationship when you stop dating.But if you have sex with those you date and then break up, the nature of sexual involvement creates strong, often unpleasant memories for your whole life.Every relationship you break up where you had intimate relations is like a mini-divorce. The psychological difficulties of these mini-divorces does damage to your character. Later, when you are married and go to bed with your beloved spouse, these unpleasant memories will accompany you.
RASYN is Bringing the light to the youth 

TO EVERYONE ABSTINENCE IS THE BEST.

Rwenzori abstinence and scripture union youth network has encouraged youth and students to abstain from sex ,taking of Alcohol ,Addictive drugs , Watching pornography, stealing , fighting , lies and all the evils. Abstinence from Sex is the best way to fight HIV/AIDS.

When you abstain from Sex, there is a bigger possibility of not getting a sexually transmitted disease, get pregnant for the girls and the boys will be free from problems of being arrested. Even when they abstain from alcohol and abusive /addictive drugs they can have a sound mind of making right decisions when any problem arises, they can say no to sex and rape when they have a clear and sound mind that is free from Abusive drugs and alcohol. For students, they need to abstain from sex, alcohol and abusive drugs in order to concentrate in their studies.

As RASYN we bring awareness by sharing information, ideas and experiences with the rural students and youth in different rural schools (Primary, Secondary, Universities and Churches) in the Rwenzori Region.

Rural Primary, Secondary and University students have less access to relevant information about abstinence from sex, excessive alcohol and abusive/addictive drug and other information related to abusive relationships, early marriages and school drop outs. RASYN has tried to do the needful to inform the youth all the community. 

ABOUT RASYN

Angelica Jopson with the Little one of RASYN June 28th  2013 

The name of the organization is  Rwenzori Abstinence and Scripture Union Youth Network (RASYN), whose address is 1063 Tanaga primary school, Kyenjojo District, Telephone +256-779266967.

The Headquarters

The headquarters of the organization shall be in Kyenjojo, district at Tanaga primary school shall be the primary target area. 

Specific Objectives

1.                   To preach gospel to the youths and form  Scripture Unions in  church primary and secondary schools, higher institutions of learning and communities, to  teach, equip and empower the youths with Biblical  principles of God in the districts of Kabarole and Kyenjojo

2.                  To Preach and sing about abstinence to the  youths both in school, out of school and rural areas will be empowering  and informed about abstinence as the best way to control HIV/AIDS and abstinence clubs shall be formed in different learning institution.

3.                   To actively engage and involve youths  in the entrepreneurial skills development and training as the best way to acquire skills and experience to fight poverty and unemployment

4.                  To support vulnerable groups of youths with school fees, scholastic materials and basic needs to enable them attain education and keep in school.

BACKGROUND OF RASYN

Sheila Amanya and Angelica Jopson in Fort-portal June 28th 2013

Back ground  of  RASYN.

Rwenzori abstinence and scripture union youth network (RASYN) is a community based organization working in the districts of Kyenjojo and Kabarole.  It was founded by Miss Amanya Sheila (Vision Bearer) after the Lord spoke to her in 2011 to share the message of hope to the youths who were hopeless and weary in Kyenjojo and Kabarole districts in Western Uganda.

 RASYN was founded in 2012 with an aim of preaching the gospel of Lord Jesus and singing and preaching abstinence to the youths in and out schools to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STD’s.

Also to provide entrepreneurial skills to the youths as a way of fighting poverty amongst the youths and provide school fees, scholastic materials and basic needs to the youths so that they are not pushed bank into Sex. RASYN is non -Governmental organization, non-political and non-dominion organization.

RAYSN operates in Kabarole and Kyenjojo Districts and works with higher learning institutions, secondary, primary schools.

 Orphans and youths are supported with scholastic materials and basic needs, sponsored and those who dropped are trained in entrepreneurship skills. The Vision bearer of RASYN started providing fees, scholastic materials and basic needs to the orphans and youths while she was in secondary school. She started using her pocket money to at least buy a book and a pen to 3 children and pay fees of 10000/= to one orphan every term. While at Makerere University she used her pocket money to pay fees for 3 orphans in secondary school and she kept with this heart until she finished her studies in 2010 and got a job in 2011.

The vision Bearer is now Sponsoring 10 orphans from her monthly earning, and provides scholastic materials and basic needs to 20 orphans the vision Bearer lobbied for support from Friends and family members.  Her best friend is now paying fees of four orphans and my sister to pays fees for 2 orphans and provides basic needs for 5 orphans.

 Speaking without action is a bad. Telling a youth to abstain from SEX and evil things without solving the problem that forces Him /her into sex is like writing on water RASYN is using both words and actions to see a better and happy youth and orphan. Youths need training, knowledge and  skills in entrepreneurship and  developmental ideas , they need to be supported with fees and scholastic materials so that they will not look for money from men and women through sex and this shall  go hand in hand with abstinence hence reduction of HIV/AIDS Spread.

Cost of Education

http://intuthuko.com/the-cost-of-an-education/ by  Angelica Jopson

The global cost of education is rising. But, according to Shelia Amanya, for the girls in Kabarole District, Uganda, the price is more than just financial.

Shelia is Ugandan. She grew up in Fort Portal and works as part of RASYN (Rwenzori Abstinence and Scripture Union Youth Network).

She explains that in high poverty areas many students drop out of school and higher education due to lack of fees. Those that stay often don’t have money to pay for books and materials, so, they turn to sex.

“You find a student will have sex with a man maybe because she is lacking a book, she is lacking a pen or a uniform”, Shelia says.

This is not unique to Kabarole District.

A study published by Makerere Univeristy School of Public Health last year reported that 15.4% of sexually active secondary school pupils in the country’s capital, Kampala, said the reason for their first time was money and other favours from their partners.

This practice is particularly common amongst girls as there are less opportunities for them to earn money than their male counterparts.

“What I’ve seen with men is they can find work”, Shelia says. “They can garden, they can fetch water for other people.”

A 2012 government report shows that since 1992 poverty in the country has been declining year on year, with the exception of 2002/2003. While indicators paint a brighter picture, those not yet in reach of the fabled middle-class status still find themselves vulnerable.

Shelia’s approach is to educate youth about faith, HIV/AIDS and to promote abstinence as well as teach them entrepreneurial skills.

The abstinence part of Uganda’s ABC (Abstinence, Be faithful, use a Condom) approach to HIV/AIDS prevention was initially credited with the successful drop in infections between the early 1990′s and 2005, but since 2006 numbers have again been climbing.

While the debate on which approach to HIV/AIDS prevention yields the most favourable long-term results continues when it comes to giving a young girl an alternative to having sex for school books the answer seems simple; financial opportunity.

Shelia agrees that without offering youth an alternative way to get what they need, any message is futile.

“Telling a youth to abstain from sex without supporting and empowering them with the skills to be economically and financially stable is like forcing a hungry dog to sleep on an empty stomach”, she says, “it will break the kennel to go and steal.”

RASYN have recently bought a piece of land in Fort Portal which will be turned into a agricultural project giving youth in the area the opportunity to learn practical skills and earn money from the produce they sell.

Currently they’re waiting for a soil assessment to reveal which vegetables will yield the best results.

Once the project kicks off Shelia hopes it will provide a practical alternative for young people and will give them the financial freedom to complete their education without having to swap sex for gifts or money.

“When I speak to the youth I really want them to understand that if you are poor or an orphan it doesn’t mean that you have to go sleep with men and women,” she says.

RASYN-CVM ON VOICE OF TORO ON 13TH/ 7 /2013

                 RASYN-CVM ON VOICE OF TOORO  ON 13 .7.2013 TEACHING WHY IS SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE BAD

1.    Disappointment: People often think that the passionate illicit sex experienced prior to marriage vows will continue into marriage. Sorry, but life happens!  We get tired, bored, uninterested, and we can even experience headaches.

When we settle down in marriage it should be about commitment, friendship, and feeling honored. Our relationship should not be based on sexuality. When the relationship begins with sexual intimacy instead of developing healthy communication, often one spouse can feel disappointed, rejected, and bitter when the sexual intimacy wanes.

Each sexual experience is like a leech that latches on and we never forget. Those experiences can cause comparisons that may lead to disappointment later with our spouse. No reason to test drive your potential partner as we often hear. In a safe, loving relationship developed with honor and respect you should be able to openly share your needs with your loving spouse. And if you need help there are plenty of books and magazines that will offer advice, but wait to read those with your spouse.

2.    Disrespect: Often having a sexual relationship in dating can lead to feelings of being used and rejected. Premarital sex is the pursuit of self-gratification at the expense of someone else’s honor. A safe loving sexual relationship is one of the benefits of marriage not of dating.

Never disrespect yourself by giving into a pushy man or woman who demands sex. If you are valued for who you are, not what you do in bed, then he or she will wait until marriage. "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body." (1Corinthians 6:18)

3.    Disillusionment: Often sex will cloud our perception. We are unable to see clearly who that person is. We ignore all the character flaws and red flags. Being sexually enmeshed in the relationship prevents us from breaking away from the dating relationship. In marriage those problems become clear, yet they were there all along. We just covered them up by being sexual. Women, save yourself a lot of trouble, keep your eyes open to potential problems, while you keep your panties on.

4.    Disease:  Over fifty million men and women in the United States are infected with sexually transmitted diseases that can cause severe pain, infertility, cervical cancer, and birth defects to children. Not to mention humiliation when you find someone you want to marry, but have to explain that you have an STD. The Bible says, "What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of?" (Romans 6:18)

Ten Reasons Why Sex Should Wait Until Marriage

by Nancy Hanna
nancyhanna1800@hotmail.com

1. Sex is a powerful force that can destroy if not used properly. Like atomic power, sex is the most powerful creative force given to man. When atomic power is used correctly it can create boundless energy; when it is used in the wrong way it destroys life. Sex is the same kind of powerful force. Sex is a gift from God to give us the greatest pleasure, to help in creating a deep companionship with one's spouse and for procreation of the next generation. But if you play with this powerful force outside the bounds of marriage, it destroys you and those close to you.
2. Sexual activity for young people arrests their psychological, social and academic development. Studies show that when young people engage in premarital sex, their academic performance declines and their social relationships with family and friends deteriorate. This is because adolescents are too immature to deal with the explosive sex drive and it tends to dominate their life.
3. The majority of women cannot enjoy sex outside of the bonds of marriage. The development of a fulfilling sex life needs the security and peace of the marriage bond. Premarital sex usually takes place sneaking around in hidden places dealing with the fear of being caught, the fear of pregnancy and feelings of guilt. All these (worrisome) factors undermine pleasure in premarital sex, most especially for women.
4. Virginity is to be given to the most important person in your life, the person you committed yourself to stay with forever in marriage. Your virginity is the most precious thing you have to give to your spouse. Once you lose it, nothing in the world can bring it back. Don't lose something so precious in a thoughtless way.
5. Those who engage in premarital sex run a high risk of contracting one of the many venereal diseases rampant today, as well as losing their fertility. Not just AIDS, but other common disfiguring diseases like herpes have no cure.
6. Some venereal diseases have no symptoms and many couples discover many years later that they became infertile because of these diseases. Infertility experts estimate that 80% of today's infertility is due to venereal diseases contracted before they married.
7. The best and only method that guarantees 100% against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is to wait for marriage to have sex and maintain fidelity in your marriage.
8. Premarital sex breaks the 10 Commandments given by God. The 10 Commandments are given to man by God to make man happy. They are not outdated and they are not restrictive. If we follow these laws, we can create happy and prosperous lives. If we don't follow them, we will pay a heavy price in divorce, disease, abortions, illegitimate children and loneliness. Modern men make a big mistake when they think that they can break these eternal laws and not suffer consequences.
9. Premarital sex runs the risk of conceiving illegitimate children. Numerous scientific studies show that the children of single mothers suffer psychologically and are less successful socially and academically than children from intact families. Above all, children need both their father and their mother. It is wrong to risk having children who will never have their father's love, protection and care.
10. If you date and you don't have sex, you can forget about that relationship when you stop dating. But if you have sex with those you date and then break up, the nature of sexual involvement creates strong, often unpleasant memories for your whole life. Every relationship you break up where you had intimate relations is like a mini-divorce. The psychological difficulties of these mini-divorces does damage to your character. Later, when you are married and go to bed with your beloved spouse, these unpleasant memories will accompany you.

    

    Sex before marriage is wrong. RASYN-CVM preaches total abstinence until marriage 

THE BENEFITS OF STAYING A VIRGIN

I'm a virgin, and waiting to share that special gift of human
sexuality with that one person I will commit the rest of my life to in
marriage (when and if :) A strong foundation supports of a marriage
is intended to be the exclusive physical/emotional bond of sexual
union. One of the most beautiful ways I think of saving myself for my
future wife is looking at it this way: I'm going to love her SOOOO
much that right now, as I go through life (even though I don't know
for sure who it is I may marry :) I am saving this GIFT.

And I want to give this GIFT only to her, a one of a kind, the most
precious person I will ever meet. And she DESERVES it. That gift I
will have hopefully kept to show her that she is something REALLY,
REALLY SPECIAL. And you know what, I know she will appreciate that
with her whole heart. In today's society it's a rare and unique person
who wishes to save that gift of sexual union for his/her lifetime
marriage partner. I would encourage anyone questioning, feeling the
peer pressure, the societal pressure, the boyfriend/girlfriend
pressure, to wait until you both enter that lifetime covenant with
each other. What could be more exciting, more special, more emotional
than sharing the wonders of sex with your one true and dedicated love!?! Think about
it. Think about the future. Think about your future wife or husband.
Don't they deserve your absolute best? It's something that you will
remember forever, and what better way to experience it than in a
relationship lasting a lifetime. :) 

Waiting to Have Sex Until After Marriage

Abstinence, what percentage of this generation practices it? I don't know, but 'm sure the number is fairly low. Among my age group (late teens to early twenties) I know very few virgins. Has abstinence died? Is it an old fashioned belief only followed by highly religious people? I don't believe so.

Some believe that waiting until marriage to have sex is impossible. I've had many people tell me that I will end up having sex before I get married. There are probably a few that don't even believe or at least are not sure that I am still a virgin. But, I will abstain and I am a virgin. There are some good reasons to wait until marriage and it is possible.

Reasons to Wait

No Regrets

Many young people have sex, end up breaking up at some point down the line and regret it. There are other reasons why sex ends up a regret sometimes and it's one of those things that's impossible to take back.

Love You For You

This may come across as a slightly cynical reason. Practicing abstinence means that you can be 100% sure that your significant other is not with you for what he/she gets in bed. I know what some of you are thinking: that there is no way your partner could ever feel that way and I'm not saying they do. However, there are a few people like that and they often don't let it show until it's already over.

A Special Moment, A Special Gift

A wedding is one of the best days in a person's life, and of course, everyone looks to their wedding night. Just imagine how much more special that night would be if it were your first time making love. What better wedding gift to your new spouse than your virginity. It's a gift you can only give once, and to only one person.

No Babies

The only, only way you can be completely sure that you or your girlfriend won't get pregnant is by not having sex. There are plenty of different birth control methods. However, none of them is infallible. There is always at least a slight risk of conception. If you practice abstinence though, there will be zero risk.

BREAKING THE MOLD

Breaking the Mold

Einstein said that the definition of insanity was “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

Think of all the things in this age that are the same: Most people have sex before marriage. For most people, the divorce rate is above 50%. Most people complain of frigid, bland marriages that are sad, neutered versions of their pre-marriage relationships. Most people follow the rules and the norms of everyone around them, and as a consequence are carried through similar paths and predictable milestones, both good and bad. But not you.

You have stepped outside the conventions of world and said “No. I’m going to be different.”

Whatever else you do in your life, you have made one choice that sets you vastly apart from the crowd. You have made a statement to the world that you will ignore conventions if you believe it right to do so; if there is glory in it. You will be forever unique, for better and for worse.

And above all, you have done something different. You have broken the mold. And that is sure to bring you unexpected and different results. Enjoy your adventure.

WHEN YOU WAIT YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL YOUR FUTURE CHILDREN

A Great Example Your kids.

Most parents get stuck on this dilemma: How do I make them do what I say, and not what I did when I was their age? Parents had their youth.

 They had their teenage sex and their pot smoking and all the trouble. Then they grew up, had kids, and suddenly got serious about morals and values.

But here’s the problem: You can tell your kids what you think they should do, but ultimately what you did is going to show through. You cannot escape the decisions of your own past and how they shaped your personality. It is that personality —and every decision attached to it — that’s going to rub off on your kids whether you like it or not.

The mom who sleeps around in her youth, then as an adult sticks her kids in church and espouses the virtues of waiting till marriage will most likely end up with one of those church kids who has sex in the bathroom in between youth group sessions (i.e., a holier-than-thou hypocrite that every rational kid hates).

Plus, if you’re trying to tell your child not to do something, they can instantly destroy the credibility of your point with this question: What did you do when you were my age?

What kind of answers will you have when your kids start asking those questions? What will rub off on your kids as far as relationships and sex goes?

If you wait until marriage to have sex, and you focus on having an obviously great relationship with your husband/wife, you will have a lot of solid ground to stand on when your kids start approaching that age. You want to be able to say “I saved everything for your father/mother. That’s partially why we still have such a great relationship, and why all of your friends’ parents are divorced.”

But again, it won’t matter much what you say. It’s what you did that will rub off. And in your case that will work in your favor.

A True-Story Example

My friend’s parents, who we’ll call Bob and Susie, grew up in a small, highly-religious community (we’re talking near-Amish, from what I understand). When Bob and Susie fell in love and decided to get married, they had to follow the traditions of the town before their marriage could be condoned. First, they had to spend a year apart from each other without any communication whatsoever.

When they reunited a year later, they had to re-assess whether they still wanted to get married. They did. Then they had to stand naked in front of each other, to make sure they were physically OK with what they were getting into. They were. Then they were allowed to marry.

This was waiting-till-marriage to the extreme. Today, thirty years later, they’re one of the closest married couples I’ve ever known. Everything they do is as a team. And they seem to still have so much love for each other.

They are very calm, rational people. I’m close with their son, and there are no stories about them being over-bearing about religious behavior or anything like that. Looking at them, you’d never know that they had such structured religious upbringing.

Now, their kids: two girls and a boy. Both of the girls waited until marriage, and are two of the sweetest, most beautiful girls I have ever met. They are the kind of people that it’s impossiblenot to like because they are so unrelentingly kind-natured and caring. As smart, beautiful, and successful as each of the daughters are…they are also very, very good people.

The son didn’t wait till marriage. He rebelled for a little bit, as oldest sons often do. But you can still see those tight family values in him. He ended up marrying a girl who was waiting till marriage (he waited with her for six years while they dated). He worked harder at that relationship than I’ve ever seen somebody in their 20′s work at anything.

So you can see how having parents who waited can positively affect the relationships that their kids have throughout their life.

When you wait until marriage, you will pass your preference for committed, meaningful relationships on to your kids, and that’s a very wonderful gift to give them.