Contact: Rachel Elwood, Media Relations, World Gospel Mission, 765-671-7255, mediarelations@wgm.org

MEDIA ADVISORY, May 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Men With Vision, World Gospel Mission's ministry that connects men (and women) with missions, is going to build a secondary school on Buvuma Island, Uganda for its 2009 annual project.

Located on Lake Victoria, Buvuma Island is the largest in a chain of islands. After the WGM Uganda team and Africa Gospel Church began reaching out with the gospel in 2001, several churches were planted. As a result of church growth, a primary school was started.

"Children who wouldn't have had the chance to go to school, particularly children orphaned by AIDS, are being educated and taught about Jesus," said Bill Bucher, director of Men With Vision.

In order for the children to complete their education, a secondary school (the equivalent of a high school) is needed. Most of the children are being raised in extreme poverty, and being able to complete secondary school will give them a significant boost in life opportunities.

"Life is hard for these kids," said Bucher. "No running water or electricity, living in poverty, no education -- it traps you into a life of just trying to survive."

To learn more about the ministry on Buvuma Island, check out www.wgm.org. Men With Vision hopes to raise $40,000 for the construction of the school and housing for teachers.

About World Gospel Mission
World Gospel Mission disciples believers to become missions-active Christians. As an interdenominational missionary organization, WGM partners with individuals, small groups, college groups, and churches to intentionally address the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and communities. Learn more at www.wgm.org.

Rachel Elwood, Media Relations
World Gospel Mission
(765) 671-7255
mediarelations@wgm.org
www.wgm.org