Uganda Orphans Fund

Founded in 2002 by Duncan Hill, Uganda Orphans Fund (UOF) is dedicated to caring for Ugandan orphans and other vulnerable children. Our aim is to rescue, stabilize, nurture and educate as many of these kids as possible. Our motivation is love. We see these children as Uganda's future leaders. Originally UOF partnered with other relief organizations and has built over 30 orphan homes, rescuing over a thousand kids. A typical orphan home costs $35,000 and houses 50-60 children. This includes beds, a latrine and a kitchen. We left the ongoing care of the orphans to local church leaders, and other ministries in the area. In 2006, UOF obtained "non-government organization" (NGO) status with the Republic of Uganda. This designation allowed us to steward our own vision. Kasozi Village in Kamuli District is a prototype of the projects we hope to multiply. The village has 4 orphan homes, a school, a medical clinic, staff housing, a church, a soccer field and a large garden. Nearly 150 orphans live there along with 25 staff members (caregivers, teachers, a cook and a visiting nurse). This diverse community represents three different tribes and has become one loving and cohesive family, with a future and a hope.