Veronique

Veronique is an amazing inspiration. She was widowed some 10 years ago and has 4 children of her own. As part of our programme of visits some of the team had the opportunity to meet her with Dinah (social worker with Tigers) at her home. Despite the daily struggle she faces she has fostered 3 boys from Tigers and obviously does a really great job with them. She also manages to do some health advisory work in her village, and with support from Tigers has started rearing pigs to help supplement her income.

One of the boys that she has recently taken in had experienced a traumatic life, exposed to witchcraft and regularly beaten. He decided to run away to Kampala, and when Tigers found him he was very withdrawn and struggled to recall any of his past. Over time he has gradually opened up but Tigers are still having difficulty tracking down his real family. He spent about a year at Tudabujja before being resettled with Veronique. He is a little behind with his education, but it is a thrill to hear that he is now a class prefect.

This short story isn't complete without drawing out the incredible work that Dinah performs. She demonstrates a tremendous love for all the boys she is working for, and works both tirelessly and sacrifically to that end.

Thats it for now, the brave ones have already set off on their rafting expedition and the remainder of the group have opted to visit a chipanzee sanctuary on Ngamba island nr Entebbe.