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CHARITY FOR HOPE FEATURE

Uganda Hands for Hope provides interest-free Looking ahead some of our future plans include:
loans for beneficiaries, starting from as little
as $5, enabling families to either expand their • Establish an outreach centre in the heart of
existing small businesses or launch new ones. Namuwongo to provide immediate support to
These ventures commonly include selling clothes, the most vulnerable children/ teenagers.
vegetable stalls, selling charcoal. By offering • Acquire land to create a farm for growing our
these loans without interest, we reduce the own food, allowing us to reduce costs and
financial burden on families, enabling them to dependency on external suppliers as well as
invest confidently in their ventures without the create vocational training opportunities.
fear of falling into debt. It has made a significant
impact in helping families to increase their • Building a purposefully designed facility for
income, improve their livelihoods, and contribute children with special needs, creating a boarding
to the overall well-being of the community. school.
However, our empowerment programmes extend • Expanding our current site to accommodate
beyond micro financing. We encourage parents more students, with a second stream for all
to develop their talents and learn new skills, which classes.
is why we offer skilling programs such as tailoring
and craft type broom making. The handmade • Extending our efforts to support vulnerable
crafts created by participants are sold where each children across all major slums in Kampala.
purchase directly supports the craftsperson. These initiatives demonstrate our dedication to
Uganda Hands for Hope has grown over the creating lasting change in the communities we
years thanks to numerous volunteers and serve. If you would like to support our fundraising
supporters who have actively joined us in different efforts or volunteer then please do not hesitate to
ways to transform children’s lives. We continue contact us: info@onlinehope.org
to encourage passionate individuals to volunteer,
whether you’re a professional or a student/intern,
to come and engage in our mission.

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