Fundraising for my friends' charities in Uganda

by James Fernie in United Kingdom

Fundraising for my friends' charities in Uganda

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Hello! I am fundraising to help my friends, Tom and Ibrahim in Uganda to finance the official registration of their childrens charities.

by James Fernie in United Kingdom

Help Support Orphaned Children in Jinja City, Uganda – Your Donation Can Make a Difference!

Dear friends,

My name is James, and I am reaching out to share an incredibly important cause that is very close to my heart. Originally from Africa, I now live in the UK, and I am blessed to have friends in Jinja City, Uganda—Tom and Ibrahim Munyegera. These two remarkable men operate charities to protect and care for orphaned children in one of Uganda's most impoverished regions.

Tom and Ibrahim are selfless Christian men who dedicate their lives to providing food, shelter, education, and medical care for children who have tragically lost their parents. Both men have personally experienced loss, which gives them a deep understanding of the children’s struggles. Their mission is to offer these children a safe, loving, and nurturing home—something every child deserves.

I have had the privilege of meeting these children and witnessing the incredible work Tom and Ibrahim are doing. They currently care for about 33 children in Jinja City, and while the children are happy and thriving, the charity faces significant challenges due to a lack of funding. To provide official recognition and expand their impact, Tom and Ibrahim need financial support to register their charities with the Ugandan government. Without this registration, they operate as an unofficial community enterprise, which limits their ability to access further resources.

This is why I am launching this GoFundMe campaign—to help Tom and Ibrahim secure the necessary funds to register their charities and purchase essential items such as food, clothing, medicine, school fees, uniforms, and educational materials. They also dream of purchasing land to grow their own food and build their own school, which would ensure the sustainability of their work.

Your generous donations will directly support these efforts and make a tangible difference in the lives of these children. Although Tom and Ibrahim share regular updates on their Facebook pages, they lack the funding to meet all their needs. With your help, we can ensure they have the resources to continue their vital work and expand their ability to support even more children.

In addition to the GoFundMe campaign, donations can also be sent directly to Ibrahim’s WorldRemit account for greater transparency. This way, you can be assured that all funds go directly to Ibrahim and Tom for their charity work. The details for direct donations are:

Name: Ibrahim Munyegera
Airtel Mobile Account Number: 704327659
City/Town: Jinja City
Reason for Sending: Family or friend support

While donations via GoFundMe help raise awareness and allow us to reach a larger audience, sending funds directly through WorldRemit ensures complete transparency. Ibrahim and Tom are deeply grateful for any support, and they regularly post updates about the children’s progress and well-being on their Facebook pages.

I strongly encourage you to reach out to Tom and Ibrahim directly on Facebook. They would love to hear from you, share their stories, and express their gratitude for any support you can offer. The links to their profiles are below:

  • Tom’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551212941628
  • Ibrahim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567096402030

The names of their charities are Faith Children’s Charity Uganda (Tom’s) and Faith’s Welcoming Arms Charity Uganda (Ibrahim’s). These charities are currently unregistered, but with your support, they will soon be able to register and continue their work officially.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity. Your donation will provide these children with the safety, love, and care they deserve. Together, we can give them the opportunity to grow into happy, healthy, and successful adults.

On behalf of Tom, Ibrahim, and the children, may God bless you abundantly for your selfless support.

Thank you,
James

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