• Raised: $10,000
  • Achive: 50.5%
  • Goal: $18,000

Education For Or Underprivileged Children

The UBUNTU PROJECT BUYANA LIMITED was founded in 2008 with a heartfelt mission: to bring hope, dignity, and support to the orphans, vulnerable children, and forgotten elders of Buyana village in Gomba District, Uganda.

The vision began with Herbert Mugerwa, a gospel recording artist whose love for his community led him to use the stage not just for music, but for ministry. Through concerts and shows, Herbert raised funds to provide books, clothes, school supplies, soccer balls, and other essentials for children who had so little, yet carried so much potential.

As time went on, with the generous support of friends and well-wishers, this small act of love grew into something far greater. Today, over 35 children are being sponsored through various schools, given the chance to dream, learn, and build a better future.

But our mission does not end with the young. We also stand alongside the elderly—those often left behind—with basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. For some, we have even built small homes, offering them not just a roof over their heads, but a renewed sense of dignity and belonging.

We are deeply grateful for how far we’ve come—and we remain committed to doing even more.

Our Goal

At UBUNTU PROJECT BUYANA LIMITED, our goal is to restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to the most vulnerable members of our community—especially orphans, disadvantaged children, and neglected elders in Buyana village and beyond.

  • Expand access to education and sponsorship for children who would otherwise be left behind
  • Provide basic needs such as food, clothing, and healthcare to both children and elders
  • Build safe shelter for elderly individuals living in poor conditions.
  • Nurture the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every person we serve.
  • Create a self-sustaining support system driven by compassion, unity, and the principle of Ubuntu—“I am because we are.”
  • Create a self-sustaining support system driven by compassion, unity, and the principle of Ubuntu—“I am because we are.”

Our Challenge

    While the journey of UBUNTU PROJECT BUYANA LIMITED has been marked by hope and transformation, it has not come without significant challenges. As we continue to serve the vulnerable in Buyana village and beyond, we face several ongoing obstacles that limit the scale and speed of our impact:

  • Limited Funding: Our work relies heavily on the generosity of friends and well-wishers. With limited and irregular funding, it becomes difficult to consistently meet the growing needs of the children and elders under our care
  • Lack of Infrastructure: Many of the families we serve live in substandard housing or without shelter altogether. Building safe homes and proper learning environments requires resources we often do not have
  • Access to Healthcare: Medical care is scarce and unaffordable for most of the people in our community. Treatable illnesses often go unattended due to a lack of nearby facilities or finances
  • Educational Barriers: School fees, scholastic materials, uniforms, and transportation costs remain a constant burden. As the number of children in need increases, so does the challenge of providing each one with a quality education
  • Sustainability: Without long-term partnerships or stable sources of income, maintaining and growing our programs is a continuous struggle.
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We envision a future where no child is denied education due to poverty, and no elder is left to suffer alone. With continued support, we are determined to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and be a light of hope in forgotten places.