“We are local, small and uniquely different from larger charities operating here in Uganda. Our core mission is to ensure that every child under our care has access to quality education. We believe that education is the cornerstone of a brighter future, empowering children to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their full potential.
We pride ourselves on being able to spend the large majority of donations received directly on the children and their educational needs following our Educational Commitment:
- School Enrollment: We strive to enroll all our children in local schools, covering tuition fees and providing necessary scholastic materials.
- Community Engagement: We collaborate with local educational institutions and stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities and resources.
By focusing on education, we aim to equip our children with the knowledge and skills they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Your support plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality.”
Lights of Kazinga was founded in 2018 by Hamza after completing his bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering and then decided to give back to the community after witnessing a number of less privileged kids suffer with no food, no education, and homeless as most of the children here were orphans due to the HIV AIDS disease killing their parents.
We started with 5 orphans and now have over 10 registered needy children under the care of Lights of kazinga Orphanage. These children are between the ages of 3 and 14 years old.
The loss of one parent in Uganda is tantamount to orphanage, the loss of one or both parents typically causes severe limitations on the ability to generate income. In turn this has a significant, negative impact on the well-being and social mobility of the child. A child who has lost one parent is referred to as a ‘single orphan’ and a child who has lost both parents is referred to as a ‘double orphan’.
Where possible orphans are brought under the care of a relative and this arrangement is facilitated and managed by Lights of Kazinga orphanage.
Lights of Kazinga orphanage needs all the help and support we can get, we can do so much with so little and you can be a part of that.