Orphans of Teso 2026 Year End Fundraiser
This winter, you can help Change Their Story.Each year, we join together to bring lasting hope and opportunity to the communities we serve in Uganda. This season, our goal is to fund four transformational projects that will empower young people and families to become self-sufficient. Through vocational start-up tools and sustainable farming initiatives, we’re helping graduates turn their training into real businesses, supporting families in providing for themselves, and strengthening entire communities for the long term. Every gift—large or small—creates ripples of change that help break the cycle of poverty and build a future rooted in dignity, purpose, and hope.
Ongongoja Farmers Group Project: $9,060
The Ongongoja Farmer Group Agricultural project aims to empower farmers to grow maize and beans using quality farm inputs on a relatively large scale of approximately 30 acres. It also focuses on building the value chain for the produce. Through a participatory approach, 6 farmer groups will be established, with approximately 30 members each. The project will provide drought-resistant, improved-quality seeds for Maize and Beans, and foster practical training for farmers in good agronomy practices and climate-smart agriculture through demonstration gardens. It will also strengthen farmers’ participation in the agricultural value chain through improved post-harvest handling, collective marketing, and market linkages. Overall, the project seeks to build sustainable farming systems that enhance household food security, income levels, and the economic well-being of the Ongongoja community.
Ogoloi Heifer project: $12,700
Ogoloi Heifer Project aims to improve the livelihoods, food security, and household income of 68 guardian households through improved cattle rearing. The project is designed to empower guardians through training sessions intended to improve their knowledge of livestock rearing. In the initial stages, the project will provide 21 quality heifers/cows to selected guardians, who will also receive practical training in animal feeding, health, and general livestock management. The improved heifer breeds will be assessed for their potential to provide a return on investment in a
shorter period. The project will use a revolving approach, with guardians organized into groups of three. As the animals reproduce, offspring will be passed on to 68 targeted guardian households. The project will also provide regular veterinary support and monitoring to promote healthy and productive animals.
Bukedea Improved Seed Project: $8,457
The Bukedea CarePoint Improved Agricultural Seed Project aims to support 100 guardians and selected community farmers to improve household food security, agricultural productivity, and resilience to climate change. The project will provide improved planting materials (quality farm inputs), such as improved groundnut seeds, maize, soybeans, and improved cassava stem cuttings, along with practical knowledge on sustainable and climate-smart farming. The project will use a participatory and practical approach, providing farmers with training on good agronomy practices, climate-smart agriculture, soil and water conservation, and appropriate planting methods. Demonstration gardens will strengthen practical learning. Farmers will receive improved planting materials and regular follow-up throughout the farming season to monitor adoption, crop performance, and harvest outcomes. Through a participatory approach, the guardians will be organized into four clusters, with each cluster focusing on cultivating one of the selected crops: maize, soybeans, groundnuts, or improved cassava varieties.
Bukedea Start Up Tools: $6,733
Bukedea CarePoint seeks to support 9 youth who have successfully completed their courses. The project is designed to help this youth transition from training into self-employment by providing them with essential start-up tools and equipment related to their vocational skills. Many trained youths remain unemployed despite possessing practical skills because they lack the necessary tools to begin work. This project seeks to bridge that gap by equipping beneficiaries with vocational toolkits that will enable them to start small businesses, generate income, and improve their livelihoods. The project targets youth trained in different fields such as tailoring, welding, BCP, Nursing Business administration and information technology. In addition to tool distribution, the project will include monitoring, and follow-up support to ensure proper utilization of the tools and sustainability of the initiative. Through this intervention, Bukedea CarePoint aims to promote self-reliance, reduce unemployment, improve household incomes, and contribute to community development.
