URF supports child-headed families that are facing difficulties meeting their basic needs such as: school fees for children, clothing, clean water, housing, basic household supplies, etc. Child-headed families are homes in which children have assumed the role of parent and child. There are instances where parents die and there is no relatives to take the orphans in their care. So the children are forced to survive on their own. We also support families headed by widows or grandmothers taking care of orphans. If you feel touched by their stories, please consider praying for these families or support them in any way you can.
You may choose to make a one-time gift to the family and there is no obligation to continue providing for the family. Alternatively, you may offer to sponsor the family on an ongoing basis. You may also want to pick out one child to sponsor and cater for that child’s educational needs. If you want to send a package to a family, please let us know. There are many ways you can support a family in need. However small your gift is, it can make an imaginable difference in the life of an individual or the entire family. We can also put directly in touch with the family you wish to sponsor.
Your family may also decide to develop a long-term relationship with a needy family in Uganda. Through this twinning relationship, the two families can share the love, joys, and sorrows experienced in their daily lives. This is an opportunity to engage in solidarity with families in another culture to share the riches of cultural diversity. You and your children will have the opportunity to correspond with children of the Ugandan family. We will provide you with contact information and pictures. Your family and the receiving family decide where your gift can be best used. This way, your gift can make a direct impact.
Impact: Three Homes Built for Child-headed Families
One for Deo, 19, Zaituni, 18 & Madinah, 16 all orphan students at Hope Academy and previously lived in a small hut. Second house is for Teresa an elderly woman with two grand children – Javira, 11 and Fred 7 whose parents passed away. The third house is for Nakachwa Rose, 15, a student at Hope caring for a sick mother battling AIDS.
Contact us for more information info@ugandaruralfund.org
Hey, looks great
Hi John Mary, thanx for the effort,time, energy and any other form of sacrifice invested into designing this site. Its beautiful and gives a wider perspective of URF activities. So many people especially children are under priviledge and dont have a voice out there. But with URF in place am optimistic there is a brighter future ahead of our children. With the seminars being arranged, children will gain the confidence to always express their views before their peers and bigger crowds. Thanx once again, for the great work.
humanitarianism is the way forward!
Hi!
I am graduating from a University in the U.S. this June and have been in contact with John Mary about teaching for a year at Hope Academy. It is my dream to do so and John Mary has been so awesome at helping to make that dream more of a reality. Now, as I am getting closer to making my final decision, my family (as well as myself a bit) is worried about the safety and stability of Uganda. I was wondering if anyone can reassure me with the safety of a young female from the U.S. coming to Hope Academy? Particularly Molly, if you are reading the posts if you could respond to tell me a bit about your experience? (I’m also up for emailing if you feel comfortable). Thanks
Hey Megan,
The stability of Uganda right now is fine. I would follow the international news up to the date of your departure if you are nervous. Other than that, things to watch out for are sicknesses. I did get sick from drinking bad water in Uganda. However, I was taken to the hospital and was fine. Malaria as well- be sure to wear bug spray daily and use your net at night. The country being stable, safety in Jja jja’s home at Hope Academy is not an issue. They have a rather extraneous night guard but at no point during my stay was our safety ever threatened by outsiders. The Ugandans themselves are unfailingly honest. I had many many more issues with things being stolen and personal safety in South Africa, in the much more developed area of Cape Town. Unless something goes seriously awry before you leave, and you watch what you drink/watch our for mosquitos (there is only so much you can do- as JM once said, the rest is up to God) you should be fine. I am really excited for you. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Uganda and HIA will change you forever in the best possible ways. Please contact me at molly.dierks@gmail.com if you have any more questions or concerns, and I will happily respond!
YES I WILL BE ATTENDING . WALIGO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR INFORMING ME .
its a great honor that you have organised sme special event like this i really appreciate it.
I look up to all of you.
I am inspired by you to work
harder. All I want to do is help
out you all and do the right thing.
My dream is to come where all of you are
and meet you, whoever is willing to meet me.
WhEN i see things on tv of how it is over there
I want to cry because you all deserve better.
A poem for you, who ever reads this:
keep draming life is still waiting.
you can be all that you want, never give
up always go for what you want because in
the end you will never know if what you want
will be stiil waiting.
By: brianna
from america
Yeah it quite awesome i look forward to be part of the conference.