Food, clean water, education, clothing and biblical discipleship for vulnerable children in Uganda — built alongside one local partner, with our reporting and governance published as it comes together.
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Faith-rooted
James 1:27
Field partner
UG-ANIKANA · Jinja
Based
Ohio, USA
Stage
Building donor systems
What giving is for
Rice, posho, beans and sugar, intended to be provided through our local partner.
Learn moreSchool fees, uniforms and supplies so learning isn't interrupted.
Learn moreSafe water access for the children and caregivers our partner serves.
Learn moreBible study, mentorship and pastoral care rooted in James 1:27.
Learn moreSelect any area above to read what it covers and how we document its cost.
The portraits we publish are partner-approved photos of children in Anikana Foundation’s care, shared with consent. We do not publish private histories or unverified field reporting.
Meet the children
First names, photos and short stories are published with partner approval. Full names and family histories stay private.
Top Class
Nakimuli was left with her grandmother shortly after she was born. Her grandmother loved her but was elderly, in poor health, and facing serious financial hardship, which made it difficult to provide the care Nakimuli needed.
Read their story
P.6
Amos' parents died from HIV/AIDS, leaving him in the care of his grandfather. His grandfather was also vulnerable and unable to provide consistently for him.
Read their story
P.1
Tumusime is one of three children whose family was torn apart after their mother was diagnosed with HIV. Their father left the family, and their mother, with no stable employment, eventually turned to sex work to survive.
Read their story
S.2
Abraham is one of five children who endured severe family instability, neglect, abuse, and child labor. Their family was fractured after their father discovered that some of the children were not biologically his, and the children experienced the consequences of conflict between their parents.
Read their storyReported by our partner in Jinja & Buwenge
These are the items Anikana Foundation has described to us as immediate for the children in their care. We have not independently audited these figures yet, and we will say so plainly until we have.
See the fundsRice, posho, beans, sugar
School fees & school supplies
Safe water support
Rent support (reported as ~500,000 UGX/month)
First-year planning target
This is the budget we are working toward in our first year. It is not money raised, sent, or spent. Actual income will be reported against it once giving is live.
Current state vs. target standard →$5,000
/ month (target)
Planned allocation of a full month at target. Raised to date: not yet reported.
Accountability pathway — target standard
This describes how we intend to handle gifts once giving opens. It is not a system already running today.
Need identified
Our partner tells us what is needed.
Donor gives
The gift is recorded with its designated fund.
Funds allocated
Money is grouped by designation before transfer.
Confirmation sought
We ask the partner to confirm receipt in writing.
Update shared
Donors are told what happened, including gaps.
Accountable leadership
Meet the people responsible for Jordan River Charity’s mission, finances, governance, and field relationships.
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction…”
James 1:27
