Life Ascending Uganda

LIFE ASCENDING UGANDA (LAU)

Association of Older Persons Ascending in a Christian Mission

LAU advocates for an enabling environment for the elderly to be fully alive in the religious, spiritual and social spheres of life.

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The Aging Journey!

The elderly generally have challenges of loneliness, poor health, poverty, low self-esteem and are denied most of their rights. (Margaret Mugeni Atim)

THE GIFT OF AGING

1. The Gift of Years

The gift of years offers a profoundly fresh perspective about aging—one of growth, exploration, fulfillment, and the chance to re-live life.

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2. The Gift of Happiness

One of the greatest gifts of aging is the ability to slow down and savor the gift of life.

Freed from the pressures of career advancement and societal expectations, older adults often find that they have more time to connect with loved ones, nurture relationships, and engage in activities that bring them joy.

Aging offers a chance to reclaim a sense of childlike wonder and curiosity, allowing individuals to relive life again with a newfound appreciation for the present moment.

LAU and the Elderly

Life Ascending Uganda (LAU) is an association of the older persons and the elderly. LAU offers them the opportunity to draw closer to God, link with each other, help themselves out of solitude, and refocus on the future with optimism and confidence.

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LAU’s Journey in Uganda

How it all Started

The birth of LAU movement took place on October 4, 2019, during a meeting in Uganda between Tanzanians and Ugandans on a pilgrimage to Namugongo. (Monika Ptak)

LAU and LAI

The LAI’s international meeting held in Santo Domingo in November 2018, with the attendance of observers Margaret Atim Mugeni Winifred and Charles Atim from Uganda, played a pivotal role in bolstering their endeavors to establish an association for pensioners and older individuals in their home country.

Theme for the Fourth World Day of grandparents and the elderly (2024)

The IV World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throw-away culture.

In this year of preparation for the Jubilee, which the Holy Father wishes to be devoted to prayer, the theme of the World Day is taken from Psalm 71, the plea of an elderly person who reflects on the story of his friendship with God.

By cherishing the charisms of grandparents and the elderly, and the contribution they make to the life of the Church, the World Day seeks to support the efforts of every ecclesial community to forge bonds between the generations and to combat loneliness, in the awareness that – as Scripture states – “It is not good for man to be alone” (Gen 2:18).

Mrs. Atim Margret – President Life Ascending Uganda presenting a report.

What LAU Stands For

Its Strategic Outlook

To advocate for an enabling environment for the elderly to be fully alive in the religious, spiritual and social spheres of life.

Its Mission

To foster a more perfect life (CC: 298) by bringing together the older persons and the elderly of the Catholic Church in Uganda and providing an enabling environment for their spiritual and socio-economic growth.

Its Vision

A dignified and united older persons’ population, still with a Mission.

The LAU Commitment

Life Ascending Uganda is committed to making the older persons HAPPY, and helping them develop a sense of belonging.

The Fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

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