Pastor Fred Alimet has started a community-based organization to provide medical transport and support for people with disabilities in eastern Uganda.

Fred Alimet 牧師成立了一個社區組織，為烏干達東部的身心障礙者提供醫療交通與支援。

In rural Uganda, many people believe that physical or intellectual disabilities are caused by curses or spirits. Because of these beliefs, about six million disabled citizens are often marginalized, and in some extreme cases, they are abandoned by their families or tied up by caregivers. Consequently, many people turn to traditional healers instead of seeking professional medical help.

在烏干達鄉村，許多人認為身體或心智障礙是由詛咒或靈魂引起的。由於這些信仰，約六百萬名身心障礙公民經常被邊緣化，在某些極端情況下，他們甚至被家人遺棄或被照顧者綑綁。因此，許多人選擇求助於傳統治療師而非尋求專業醫療幫助。

To solve these problems, Fred Alimet officially started 'Cherish Ikoku Uganda' in 2024. The organization focuses on the lack of ambulances, as the national fleet only meets about 39% of the actual need. By using a private four-wheel-drive vehicle, the organization helps patients travel from remote villages to Soroti hospital, which is a safer and more reliable option than using local motorcycle taxis.

為了解決這些問題，Fred Alimet 於 2024 年正式成立了「Cherish Ikoku Uganda」。該組織專注於救護車短缺的問題，因為全國車隊僅能滿足約 39% 的實際需求。透過使用一部私人四輪驅動車，該組織協助患者從偏遠村莊前往索羅蒂醫院，這比使用當地的機車計程車更安全且更可靠。

However, economic challenges still exist. Although basic consultations at government hospitals are free, patients must still pay for their own medicine and equipment. Furthermore, the organization's ability to provide financial help is limited because the administrator has many family responsibilities. To create long-term change, the organization works with doctors, such as Dr. Sam Ecengu, to provide education and help disabled individuals be accepted by their communities.

然而，經濟挑戰依然存在。雖然政府醫院的基本門診是免費的，但患者仍須自行支付藥品和設備費用。此外，由於管理員承擔許多家庭責任，組織提供財務援助的能力有限。為了創造長期改變，該組織與醫生（如 Sam Ecengu 醫生）合作，提供教育並幫助身心障礙者被其社區接納。

The current situation shows a struggle between local humanitarian efforts and a severe lack of government funding and infrastructure.

目前的情況顯示，當地的人道主義努力與政府資金及基礎設施的嚴重缺乏之間存在掙扎。