From Hardship to Happiness: How Meeting Point International Taught Me My True Value

My name is Niwalinda Mackline. Before I found Meeting Point International, my life in Kireka was filled with overwhelming challenges. I was trapped in a cycle of worry, facing extreme hardships every single day:

No school fees for my children

No food to feed my family

Unpaid rent and constant debts

I felt completely hopeless.

A Ray of Hope

One day, a friend shared a piece of advice that changed my life. She told me about an organization called Meeting Point International. She said, “If you go there, you will sing, dance, and find happiness. The rest will follow.”

To be honest, I did not understand what she meant by “good things” at the time. I was just looking for a way to survive. But I decided to go.

Discovering My True Value

When I arrived at Meeting Point International, I immediately realized my friend was right. Friends welcomed me, but the deepest impact came from their teachings.

They constantly taught us about human value. Over time, I finally understood what value truly means:

I discovered who I am as a person.

I unlocked a newfound confidence in my life.

I realized that my circumstances do not define my life.

A Life Transformed

Once I discovered my value, the heavy burdens of my past began to lift. Meeting Point International stepped in to support my family in ways I never thought possible:

Education:     Rose gave all of my children Education.

Healthcare:    They provide us with medical treatment whenever we fall sick.

Basic Needs: My worries about food and rent were completely resolved.

Today, I can proudly say that I am deeply happy. Meeting Point International did not just provide for my physical needs—they restored my dignity.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for us. Indeed, I now know that I am valuable!

By Niwalinda Mackline