Bishops' Lent Appeal 2025

Taken from the hymn ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ the theme of the 2025 appeal was:

‘Bright Hope for Tomorrow’

The aim was to support farming initiatives and good practice in agriculture, training of evangelists and clergy at Kagera Christian Theological College (KCTC), and resourcing of pastors in their parishes. We also continue our support for healthcare in the region through the Diocesan hospital.


Where does the money go?

With money from our last appeal, Kagera Diocese was able to:

  • reach over 50 villages, teaching new farming methods, supplying seeds and saplings, and training people to build rainwater tanks
  • fund training for Dr Elia Ethan in Ophthalmology. His training finishes at the end of 2026 and he will then return to the Diocesan hospital full-time.
  • provide bursaries for theological students at KCTC and develop a new 10 year plan for the college’s future
  • buy motorbikes to help priests get around their parishes.

For more information

Visit the Kagera Link Diocese page here 

Or email the link coordinator, Adam Geileskey at kagera@cofesuffolk.org.


Success Stories from Kagera

Read the stories below to hear about some of the wonderful work of Kagera Diocese, changing lives and leading its people towards life in its fullness


Kagera appeal outcomes

Understanding how your support helps those in Kagera

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Previous Bishops' Lent Appeals

The Bishops have an appeal every year during Lent, traditionally to raise money for charitable causes.

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