We Don't Do Orphans: The Story of Otino Waa Children's Village in Northern Uganda

by Robert Higgins

At an age when most are aiming for retirement, Bob Higgins moved to Uganda with his wife Carol. Over the course of fourteen years, they trained church leaders with the International School of Ministry video curriculum, provided clean water to rural communities, and ran a mobile clinic while establishing a home for children orphaned by rebel warfare in Northern Uganda. Initially resistant to the idea of taking on the continual care of so many orphans, their Otino Waa Children's Village soon became home to hundreds of children. Bob's retelling of the origins of PATH Ministries shows that God can do extraordinary things through faithful service in difficult places.

262 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2023

Reviews

[Yvonne Kays · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feel you have little to contribute, or too old to make a difference in the world? Amazing story of how God used two ordinary people, retired school teachers, to serve 14 years in rural Uganda training church leaders, providing clean water to thousands, running a mobile clinic and established Otino Waa Children’s Village which became home and school to hundreds of orphans! Bob tells their story with honesty and humor. Needs would arise, God would send help. Dangers abound, but God protected and provided. Inspiration for living abundantly!

[Brent Earwicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Bob's a practical guy who had an adventurous time in Uganda helping thousands of people. I appreciated the photos spread throughout the book from his actual work, it gives a great picture of what he's talking about. The testimonies in the back from the real people who went from war orphans to judges and healthcare workers is inspiring.