About us
Build a Sacred Relationship
Mission and Vision
We are a small, young Catholic foundation in Uganda, just getting started. Our mission is to help children stay in school, provide daily meals, and share God’s love. We are not yet registered, but we are honest. Every gift of any amount goes directly to the child.
The vision of OKWAGALA For Children is a Uganda where every child can afford a Catholic education and no one goes to bed hungry. We are beginning small, but we dream of growing with your help.
Our Status
Our Status
We are a small team of volunteers in Uganda. We are not yet registered as a non‑profit, but we are working on it. We believe in honesty – your donations are not tax‑deductible at this time, but every shilling goes directly to a child’s school, food, uniform, or medical care. We keep simple records and share them with you. No hidden fees, no big promises – just faith in action.
Where Is Our Ministry
Where Is Our Ministry
OKWAGALA For Children is a small foundation based in Uganda. We currently support a few children, seminarians, nuns, and elderly in the country. As we grow, we hope to reach more communities, but for now we focus only on Uganda.
View Where We Work
2024
Year started
50+
Lives touched
100%
Focus on Uganda
get involved
Change a child's story today
By sponsoring a child in Uganda through OKWAGALA, you help provide Catholic education, daily meals, a uniform, and basic care. For children in boarding, we also help cover a safe place to stay. You will receive letters and photos from the child – and the joy of seeing them grow. There is no fixed amount; give what you can, when you can. Every gift of any size brings hope.
child sponsorship
Your gift – any amount – helps a child stay in school, receive meals, and feel loved.
sponsor a seminarian
Help a young man become a priest. Give any amount – we combine gifts to cover full formation.
vocation & university
Support a graduate who wants to become a nurse, teacher, or tradesperson. Any amount helps.
adopt a nun
Empower a religious sister with further training – your gift, any size, makes a lasting difference.
our feature
Highlights our impactful work
We are just beginning, but every small step matters. Here is how your support helps.
❤️
healthcare support
We help sponsored children get basic medical check‑ups and treatment when they are sick.
📚
education support
Your gifts pay school fees, buy uniforms, and provide books so children can stay in class.
🍲
food support
Many children go to school hungry. Your support provides a daily meal so they can learn and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find answers to many questions about OKWAGALA and sponsorship on our FAQs page. If your question is not answered there, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
our team
Dedicated hearts behind our mission
Meet the passionate individuals driving OKWAGALA’s mission forward in Uganda. From our founders to our country coordinators, each team member is committed to transparency, open‑hearted giving, and building sacred relationships between sponsors and children.
Abdallah Ddumba
Founder & Coordinator
Mariam Nakato
Co-Founder & Sponsorship Coordinator
Fr. Peter Ntegge
Spiritual Advisor
Joseph Mukasa
Field Coordinator – Central Uganda
testimonials
What people say about us
"I cannot give a lot, but OKWAGALA does not pressure me. They take any amount and combine it with others. My sponsored child is happy."
"Sponsoring a child through OKWAGALA has been a blessing. I give what I can, and they send me letters and photos. I trust them."
faq
Answers to important your questions
OKWAGALA For Children is a Catholic lay apostolate based in Uganda. Our mission is to build sacred relationships of love by supporting children, seminarians, nuns, and the elderly through education, meals, and compassionate care – always with full transparency and no fixed donation amounts.
You can sponsor a child, seminarian, or nun; make a one‑time or recurring gift of any amount; start a GoFundMe campaign; advocate in your parish; volunteer remotely or in Uganda; or join a mission trip. Every gift, large or small, changes lives.
Donations are deposited into OKWAGALA’s Uganda bank account. We then disburse the funds directly to the child’s school, the seminary, or the religious congregation. You receive annual statements showing exactly how your gift was used – from tuition to meals.
Yes. OKWAGALA For Children is a registered non‑profit organization in Uganda. Donations are tax‑deductible as allowed under Ugandan law. We provide official receipts for all contributions.
You can volunteer in Uganda at our partner schools or remotely from home. Opportunities include teaching, writing, website help, grant writing, fundraising, and advocacy. Contact us at operations@okwagalaforchildren.org to get started.
