AIDSPIRIT USA is a grassroots organization dedicated to providing education, life essentials, and clean water for abandoned, abused and vulnerable children in Uganda. Our goal is for these children to become, educated, healthy, polite, independent adults. Every penny donated goes directly to Tender Mercies in Kayunga, Uganda. (AIDSPIRIT USA is a 501c 3 non-profit organization.) Our group meets monthly via zoom or in person, we share our challenges our goals and celebrate our progress. Sign up for our newsletter here >
TOGETHER, WE ARE A LIFE GIVING PRESENCE
WE've MAdE A GIANT IMPACT
The House that Love Built
Together, we built Tender Mercies. A home for abandoned children in Uganda who can now say, that they have a family, a future and for the first time, their own bed.
We Provide Health Care
We operate sickle cell clinics and provide ongoing medication to over 400 children in villages surrounding Tender Mercies Home. Our vision clinics have helped over 2,000 people by providing much-needed reading glasses. Additionally, we offer education on hygiene and nutrition to promote healthier families.
Water is Life
AIDSPIRIT USA is bringing clean water to thousands of families in Uganda by drilling new deep water wells. Equally impactful, we’ve developed innovative methods to repair abandoned wells in seven villages, restoring access to clean water for countless communities.
Education
We’ve provided education to over 100 children and 80 adults, with 19 children from Tender Mercies successfully graduating from university or vocational school and securing meaningful employment.
Many of our students are supported through scholarships funded by individual AIDSPIRIT members, and we are actively seeking additional sponsors.
Teach a Child to Grow
AIDSPIRIT USA has aquired land and is creating a "permaculture" to teach skills and create a self sustainable farm and future for Tender Mercies. We're fundraising for Phase 2 now!
Every penny donated goes directly towards those in need
Every contribution directly supports the well-being of our children and our dedicated Ugandan staff, which includes a Manager, Nurse, Secretary, and Social Worker. These team members receive a modest stipend for their invaluable work, ensuring our operations run safely and effectively.
achieving Self-Sufficiency
Our current focus is to create a self-sustaining permaculture farm that will provide healthy food for Tender Mercies Home and produce crops to sell, with the goal of achieving long-term self-sufficiency. To make this vision a reality, we are raising funds to acquire land, livestock, fish tanks, and other essential resources. AIDSPIRIT USA will continue to support education, healthcare, and other vital needs.
PERMACULTURE
We are developing agricultural ecosystems that are self-sufficient and inspired by nature, creating synergistic farming systems built on crop and livestock diversity, resilience, natural productivity, and sustainability. Thanks to your contributions, we have acquired 3.5 acres of land just 2 kilometers from Tender Mercies Home, ensuring easy access for the residents. The chart below shows the basic concept.
We need your continued support to complete the next phase of our permaculture farm.
Fundraising Goal $48,500
∙ Purchase and install a barb wire fence using concrete posts.
∙ Construct a barn and purchase 2 additional milk cows.
∙ Purchase small hammer mill for grinding feed for cows & chickens.
∙ Build 4 large chicken tractors, (chicken coop on wheels).
∙ Purchase 200 chickens.
∙ Purchase and plant 100 coffee bushes and an additional 100 banana trees.
∙ Begin construction of worm and maggot beds.
∙ Drill a well, purchase collection tank, and install solar system for pump.
∙ Purchase and install a drip irrigation system for the crops.
donate here :)
Use this address if you want to send your donation through the mail.
LEARN MORE & JOIN US
Uganda has a population of over 42.8 million people, with more than 2.7 million orphans. In just ten years, AIDSPIRIT USA’s presence has assisted in securing the right to a sustainable future for over 150 children. We honor the beliefs and culture of the local people in Uganda; our agenda does not promote our own religious beliefs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Volunteering offers a chance for personal growth and development. It can boost self-esteem, increase self-confidence, and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment. You will develop new skills and gain valuable experiences that can benefit you personally and professionally.
We need you, consider joining and/or donating today.
Join us by filling out the form below. By subscribing you will be a member of AIDSPIRIT USA and you will receive our quarterly newsletter as well as meeting and event reminders. AIDSPIRIT USA meets monthly (virtually or in person)
We have levels of giving for everyone. Every penny goes to those in need. You can find our IRS 1990 form here.
Let us know where you would like to volunteer, fill out the volunteer form and our volunteer coordinator will get back to you.
SHARING OUR STORIES
Join us on a journey of discovery and inspiration by visiting our blog and exploring our work and the people of AIDSPIRIT Tender Mercies Home.
