Orphan Aid Uganda is a charitable non-government organization based in Uganda working tirelessly to change lives of children especially Orphaned children, with offices located in Kole district, Kole town – Alemi Village about 2 Kilometers from Lira city.
Founded by Oweka Bob Patrick in 2006, Orphan Aid Uganda began as a small outreach ministry operating in both Jinja and Kole districts by proving education sponsorship to 10 Orphans and Vulnerable Children in local schools in Kole and Jinja districts. Patrick was passionate about helping needy people, especially children in his community – a dream he had since childhood.
And due to the increased number of Orphan children in Uganda who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDs, Accidents, and other diseases. These children especially orphaned Children were missing out on education and some children had become homeless due to domestic violence in relative families.
It is from here that Oweka Bob Patrick opened Orphan Aid Uganda in (2012) to change lives and empower the next generation.
The Foundation was officially registered in 2014 as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) number KDL/009/2017. In 2019, Orphan Aid Uganda was officially recognized as An Indigenous NGO by the government of Uganda
As the charity has aged, Its work has extended to helping vulnerable & Orphans Children, women and widows, people living with HIV/AIDs, Teenage mothers, and reaching out to elderly people.
The foundation has provided Vocational skills training to Vulnerable women, Teenage mothers, and widows, Starting Microfinance groups to help empower themselves financially, and helping elderly people with nutritious food and door-to-door medical assistance.
The Organizations most resent project is Keeping Girls in School by providing Sanitary pads and supporting them with tuitions and school materials among others.
Our Vision
Promoting and advancing the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable children through empowering lives and transforming communities with a holistic approach to Education, spiritual growth, economic and social development
Our Mission
- To give hope and support to vulnerable children especially Orphaned Children via a sponsorship program to have access to school fees, school requirements, and other essential needs like Food, shelter, clothing, and Medical care for the homeless children.
- To support/engage vulnerable women, teenage mothers, widows & youths in vulnerable communities in Uganda with income-generating skills through vocational training, business mentorship, and Capacity building.
- To provide a well-equipped infrastructure for Vulnerable and homeless children with a school to promote quality education to both children and adults.
- To implement health education programs that promote sanitation and hygiene among youths and young girls in vulnerable communities
