The inquisitive young woman felt an instant bond with the friendly people and simple culture. Founded in 2008 by new york times best selling author katie davis majors, amazima ministries serves communities in and around jinja, uganda by providing education for children and youth, medical care, vocational training, and discipleship for women. Daring to hope new from katie davis majors, bestselling. I got to meet katie and her now 14 girls two weeks ago in uganda.
She was immediately captivated by the people and the culture, and knew she would be back. Of course the gorillatracking is a once in a lifetime experience and lonely planet states that this is the number 1 activity to do in eastafrica, but there is so much more to. When she was just 18 years old, former homecoming queen katie davis left her comfortable life in tennessee, put college on hold and traveled to uganda. Sep 10, 20 when she was just 18 years old, former homecoming queen katie davis left her comfortable life in tennessee, put college on hold and traveled to uganda. Every page of this book is a piece of katies heart.
Jul 25, 2011 inspired daily by katie davis beautful ugandan family. Every beautiful word she wrote, every gripping story she told, it all resonated with my heart. How katie davis majors held on to hope and wrote her book promotional description, interview. It already hurts may 1, 2017let me just tell you, it already hurts. Katie davis majors born november 1, 1989 not verified in body is an american missionary and author who established a mission in jinja, uganda in 2007. Her book kisses from katie details how a 2006 church trip to uganda inspired her to move there, adopt girls, and help.
Founded in 2008 by new york times best selling author katie davis majors, amazima ministries serves communities in and around jinja, uganda by providing education for children and youth, medical care, vocational training, and discipleship for women, children, and families. Matoke tours fell in love with uganda many years back 2001 and is ever since enjoying to showing the natural beauty of uganda to the rest of the world. What started as a oneyear trip to uganda eventually led katie davis to single motherhood, taking foster daughters into her home. This is the third installment in a series on adoption ethics, starting with part 1 here, then part 2 involving orphan care within adoption, and wrapping up today as we discuss orphan care outside of adoption. This tour also includes a stop at the equator and lake bunyonyiplus all lodging, meals, and transportationfor a hasslefree tour to one of ugandas most stunning natural attractions. Published by howard books, a division of simon and schuster. Enough has been said to praise this book, and what katie davis has accomplished is deserving of praise. Uganda is known especially because of the the mountain gorillas. Kisses from katie will be one of those books you cannot put down. Check out the dates below and see if shes coming to a city near you. Jul 09, 2011 in uganda, american becomes foster mom to girls katie davis went to uganda four years ago as a teenager to work in an orphanage.
On fire, but still without her parents blessing, davis began readying herself for a ugandan trip during her senior christmas break. Theyve validated my thoughts on the realities of humanitarian aid. Inspired daily by katie davis beautful ugandan family. I mentioned in part 2 the number we throw around most 147 million orphans doesnt represent the orphan crisis correctly. In december of 2006, 18yearold katie davis traveled to uganda for the first time. In 2014 while sitting on a couch all alone in junction, texas, pouring over every single word katie davis majors wrote in. The work led to founding of a school and to provision of other services in jinja, which now operate under the auspices of the tennesseebased notforprofit, amazima ministries international ami, where amazima means truth in lugandan. Tour the kasubi tombs where four kings of buganda lay in rest and site has large traditional hut with magical architecture and is a world heritage site as proclaimed by unesco, tour the lubiri palace the head of the buganda kingdom, the bulange parliament which an ancient parliament of buganda that existed even before the coming of the europeans. Today, the 22yearold serves as guardian or foster mom for. Finding gods goodness in the broken and beautiful multnomah, october 2017, was like peering into majors soul. As i read your book i identified so much with some of the wrestling you had with god, and the fact that you want to believe that god is good but the death, pain and disappointment you witness was just so great. Holidays in uganda book uganda tour packages from thomas cook and get great deals on uganda packages online.
She enthusiastically agreed to return to uganda in the summer of 2007 to be a kindergarten teacher at an orphanage. Despite her own plans, god led katie to found amazima ministries in 2008 and made her a. These words from katie davis speak volumes of this young womans heart for the people of uganda. Best books about african life, culture, history, and travel. After much persuading, davis mom, mary pat, agreed to accompany her. When katie davis majors was just 18, she traveled to uganda for three weeks. While there, she adopted 14 girls who now call her mom.
I wanted to know what those of us who arent called to follow god in this particular way can learn from katie. Katie davis majors the two grew up in the same town of franklin, tennessee, but only met for the first time when majors arrived in uganda to serve as a missionary. Theyve helped me to learn history, culture, and check my privilege. At the amazima school, our students and staff are working hard to change that stigma.
Best books about african life, culture, history, and. We have just signed ourselves to become a host family and our church to provide support safe families for children program such a great way to help families stay together. Now twentytwo, katie lives in uganda, where she is in the process of adopting thirteen little girls and is the founder and director of amazima, a ministry that reaches hundreds of other children in uganda. She returned to teach in an orphanage and wound up adopting girls there. However, it has a lot more to offer than just the gorillas. Uganda is mostly known for its mountain gorilla tourism and most people visiting uganda will include a gorilla trekking experience in their itinerary. The guests will then be liable for full payment even if the tour is cancelled. Sep 08, 2009 i got to meet katie and her now 14 girls two weeks ago in uganda. She returned to teach in an orphanage and wound up adopting girls there as well as meeting her husband. With the best local guides you can see a lot of wildlife in ten national parks especially murchison falls national park which is the biggest and oldest national park in uganda and has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, kidepo valley national park is pure wilderness. By the mid90s zak had started playing for roger daltrey on his daltrey sings townshend tour followed in 1996 by drumming for the who on their quadrophenia tour. We shared a hometown with only a few hilltops to keep our adolescent lives from ever intersecting, katie writes on her blog. I love her heart for the lord and its amazing to see it lived out so practically by obeying the call of james 1.
I cannot say enough about katie, her inspiring story and the impact that she is having with amazima on the people in uganda. May 26, 2016 when she was just 18 years old, former homecoming queen katie davis left her comfortable life in tennessee, put college on hold and traveled to uganda. World over 20171019 daring to hope author katie davis majors with raymond arroyo duration. Frank tours uganda tours uganda, travel agency, best guides. Aug 07, 2011 undeterred, davis began contacting locations directly, and a volunteer coordinator at the amani orphanage in uganda called her back. If you were inspired by my biography of annie chikhwaza youre bound to like this new york time best selling novel. Its not only because of the amazing gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking. Kisses from katie by katie j davis is a delightful, heartwarming book, similar to mother of malawi, that tells the story of an american teenager who became a mom to 14 girls in uganda. When katie davis majors moved to uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls. Now twentytwo, katie lives in uganda, where she is in the process of adopting thirteen. Katie davis moved to uganda over a decade ago with no idea that this would be. While there, she adopted 14 girls who know call her mom. The work is based on her life experiences working as a.
A story of relentless love and redemption is now available at your local bookstore. In this episode, we hear from katie davis majors author, mother of 14, and founder of amazima ministries. Oct 03, 2017 when katie davis majors was just 18, she traveled to uganda for three weeks. She is also the founder of amazima ministries, an organization that cares for vulnerable children and families in uganda and the author of the new york times. Instead of showing herself completely immersed in ugandan culture, katie instead uses the. High school graduate turns ugandan trip into a mission to. Reading new york times bestseller katie davis majors latest book, daring to hope. Thats why i supported vietnams 1978 invasion of cambodia, which ended pol pots regime, and tanzanias invasion of uganda in 1979, to oust idi amin. Our students adore their buddies at ekisa ministries and we know we are more blessed by our time with them than.
Do i have that book a fun little tag an ordinary pen. Nov 11, 20 katie davis, twentyfive, moved from her native tennessee home several years ago and has adopted over a dozen girls in uganda, where shes now raising them. This homecoming queen moved to uganda to adopt 14 girls. Majors, then katie davis and 18years old, went to uganda for a yearlong mission trip. Missionary and author whose 2009 work kisses from katie earned a place on the new york times bestsellers list. We use cookies to improve your website experience and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media. I visited her in may and met her girls and met the amazima team and i feel so privileged to know these people and serve with them. Katie davis left over christmas break of her senior year for a short mission trip to uganda and her life was turned completely inside. When katie davis majors moved to uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later. My husband and i lead our churchs adoption, foster care and orphan ministry in fort worth, texas. This homecoming queen moved to uganda to adopt 14 girls and. Uganda tours safari tour uganda tours in uganda matoke. Katie davis, founder of amazima in uganda pauls interview with katie davis from tuesday, october 4, 2011.
She initially visited uganda in 2006 while on a mission trip as a senior in high school. Katie is like an artist of words and daring to hope, is her masterpiece. Author of new york times best seller kisses from katie. Katie shares compelling reflections on how difficult, and beautiful, it can be to live extraordinary lives in the midst of ordinary days. Today, she is a wife to benji and mom to her fourteen favorite people. Once the uganda tour booking is confirmed, the gorilla permit will be automatically prebooked and paid for. New york times bestselling author and former glamour.
A guided tour bwindi impenetrable national park ups your chances of seeing gorillas in the wild as you follow your guide through the cool forest environment. The 10 best uganda private tours with photos tripadvisor. In december of 2006, 18 yearold katie davis from brentwood, tennessee, traveled to uganda on a missions trip she did when she was on her schools winter break. A breathtaking journey into the sorrow and beauty of abandon to jesus christ. Nov 08, 2017 below is the interview with katie davis majors about her new book and finding god in suffering and blessing. It is possible go on a uganda gorilla tour as an addon to an east african safari in kenya or tanzania, but uganda has lots more to offer, so consider visiting some of the savannah reserves. She enthusiastically agreed to return to uganda in the summer of 2007. You can read more about her story and her recent adventures on her blog.
Oct 03, 2017 i know, its hard to top this book release. Katie and her family invest their lives in empowering the people of uganda with education, medical care. See more ideas about uganda, missionary, missions trip. Whatever your timeline and budget, matoke tours has a uganda tour to fit your needs. Book kisses from katie by katie davis with beth clark.
Oct 25, 2011 what started as a oneyear trip to uganda eventually led katie davis to single motherhood, taking foster daughters into her home. I am so asking god to raise up more people who will catch a glimpse of his heart for orphans and widows. Introduction to katie davis new book, kisses from katie, due out fall 2011. Theyve allowed me to delve deeper into major 20th century african events. In 2014 while sitting on a couch all alone in junction, texas, pouring over every single word katie davis majors wrote in kisses from katiei met jesus. She was originally famous for her humanitarian work in uganda and her fourteen adopted girls.
In uganda, american becomes foster mom to girls katie davis went to uganda four years ago as a teenager to work in an orphanage. Ive read some exceptional african literature and nonfiction publications over the years. Gigs then followed with the spencer davis band, the icicle works, ringo starrs allstar band and recording with the whos john entwistle on his solo album the rock. The thought of leaving this place and these people is slowly breaking my heart. Oct 11, 2012 feed his sheep, do unto the least of his people. I was attending a noonday collection party, which is an organization who sells beautiful fair trade jewelry and accessories made by artisans around the world. Nov 30, 2010 21 year old katie davis, founder and executive director of amazima ministries, shares about the work of her organization. About katie davis majors katie davis majors moved to uganda over a decade ago with no idea that this would be the place that god chose to build her home and her family. The work is based on her life experiences working as a missionary, and a mother of adopted children, in uganda. Feb 06, 20 world over 20171019 daring to hope author katie davis majors with raymond arroyo duration.
Uganda tours book uganda tour packages at thomas cook. Katie davis majors moved to uganda over a decade ago with no idea that this would be the place that god chose to build her home and her family. Just like with kisses from katie, i picked up this book and could not stop reading. The thing i probably loved most about this book is that katie is very real and honest. The mighty river project visit october 15, 2016my journey to jinja, uganda really began over a year ago with a conversation in janice sherrills home. Katie davis majors is the author of two new york times bestsellers, kisses from katie 2011 and daring to hope 2017. Meet the inspiring young woman who adopted girls in uganda. Kampala, queen elizabeth national park, lake bunyonyi, jinja. Jun 26, 2018 posts about africa written by casey zaruba. Katie and her family invest their lives in empowering the people of uganda with education, medical care, and spiritual discipleship. Katie davis majors is an american missionary and author who established a mission in jinja. Less than a year later, katie returned to uganda and it has been home ever since. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The 22yearold has begun the adoption process, but official.
Adobe flash player version 9 or above is required to play this audio clip. Author of new york times bestseller kisses from katie. Today, she is a wife to benji and mama to her fourteen favorite people. Undeterred, davis began contacting locations directly, and a volunteer coordinator at the amani orphanage in uganda called her back. Eighteen years old katie davis of brentwood, tennessee did just that in december of 2006. Places of interest and tour operators are then listed, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor.