 Founded
in 2002 by Duncan Hill in Bozeman, Montana,
Uganda Orphans Fund
(UOF) is
a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation, dedicated to the rescue, care and
shelter of Ugandan orphans who have lost their parents from AIDS. Uganda
is an equatorial East African country roughly two-thirds the size
Montana. Located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria at the source of
the Nile, Uganda has 28 million people. (Montana has less than one
million). The typical Ugandan family has 7 children.
 At present, 2 million orphans are
languishing in Uganda. This number could rise to 8-10 million in 10
years. UOF relies solely on contributions to fund the construction of
children's homes and to meet the orphans’ basic needs. Due to UOF’s
stream-lined, low-overhead, “under-the-radar” structure and philosophy,
more than 90% of donations directly impact the children. The cost of an
orphan home for 50-60 children is approximately $25,000, including beds,
latrines, wells, and a kitchen. UOF has built over 25 orphan homes
throughout Uganda since its inception, partnering with other
organizations on some projects.
 Frequently,
UOF acts as the “general partner,” overseeing the ongoing care and
support of the children after the home has been built. Often, we act as
part of a non-profit “syndicate” and provide financing only. Sometimes,
UOF acts as the builder in a partnership, leaving the continuing support
to other organizations. Flexibility is best for meeting the needs in
each unique situation.
After gaining NGO
(non-government organization) status from Uganda in 2006, UOF can buy
and own properties, construct and staff orphan homes, thus enabling us
to steward our own vision. UOF recently built an 11 acre “orphan
village” near Kamuli, central Uganda, complete with its own school,
clinic and farm. Here, 20 staff members teach and care for 150 orphans
from three different Ugandan Districts. Most of these children were
rescued from northern Internally Displaced Persons camps. This orphan
village is UOF’s model for the future. But, our main focus is to impart
God’s love to these children: Uganda’s future leaders!
Uganda Orphans Fund, 222 East Main Street, Suite 302
Bozeman, MT 59715, 406.922-0333, 406.933.0444 fax
www.ugandaorphans.com |
