New Home for BLO – Uganda
Thank you for learning more about this Born Like Others fundraiser. We are very grateful for any support towards the completion of a new building in Uganda to build a permanent home for the children at Born Like Others. Up to this point we have used rented spaces to house the children. We have outgrown our existing space and finding a space large enough to house a large number of children is very challenging, if not impossible, to come by. In addition, the government has informed us that we will need to move to a larger space. It’s a very challenging time, and yet there is something very exciting about having more stability and a space to be more self-sustaining.
Our goal is to raise $150,000 USD which will allow us to own our own land and build a permanent home for the children. This past year, property has been purchased and construction has started thanks to your generous support already!
We anticipate the completed home will provide enough capacity to accommodate over 60 children and multiple staff with room to expand in the future. We also have plans for the property that include sustainable farming to provide a reliable food source for the children as well as chickens and other animals. Long term we envision opening a school for the children at Born Like Others and children in the local community.
I thank you and the children thank you for coming out to learn more about Born Like Others. Your support allows us to ensure a bright future for these vulnerable children.
Blessings, Robert