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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.
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2024
Year started
50+
Lives touched
100%
Focus on Uganda
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Highlights our impactful work
We are just beginning, but every small step matters. Here is how your support helps.
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healthcare support
We help sponsored children get basic medical check‑ups and treatment when they are sick.
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education support
Your gifts pay school fees, buy uniforms, and provide books so children can stay in class.
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food support
Many children go to school hungry. Your support provides a daily meal so they can learn and grow.
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."
"I spent two weeks in Gulu. The children are wonderful, and the OKWAGALA team is honest and hardworking. I saw where my money goes."
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.
