In a small town in southwest Uganda surrounded by rolling hills, ignited a movement that would illuminate the darkest days of people’s lives. Lianna Namanya, a compassionate nurse motivated by faith and a heart for the elderly, encountered a middle-aged woman on one of her village outreaches.

The woman, frail and on her deathbed, was battling HIV/AIDS. She lay in her modest home, which was on the verge of collapsing, her body weakened by illness and her spirit heavy with despair. Her three young children, left to fend for themselves, scavenged for food and struggled to survive in a world that seemed to have abandoned them. The sight of this family, isolated and suffering, struck a chord deep within Lianna. From her previous work and experience in the field of palliative care, she knew more needed to be done.

She took a bold step and brought the woman to where she was staying to provide the care and attention that might make a difference. Over the next few weeks, Lianna and the community nursed her with tenderness, offering not only physical care but also psychosocial therapy to address the emotional and spiritual toll of her condition. Through counseling, prayer, and the unwavering support of the church, the woman was helped to confront her fears, find hope, and rediscover her strength. Miraculously, within two weeks, the woman was transformed—her health stabilized, her spirit lifted, and her outlook on life renewed.

This single act of compassion was the seed from which Kabale Christian Care (KCC) would grow. Palliative care is not just about managing pain—it’s about restoring dignity, offering hope, and ensuring that no one faces their final days alone. Now, more than ever, the world needs more trailblazers and organizations like Kabale Christian Care, to rekindle hope and reduce suffering.