Our Mission
November 2024 Update - since July of 2020, we've donated over $22,000 to OCRE in Uganda. We are gearing up for our next contribution in January, 2025 in order to support the children's education for the next term. Meet the children!
Building on previous work by the East Africa Charitable Projects Fund, US OCRE supports the education of 56 children in the Ociba region of Uganda by enrolling them in an education program and assisting them with the necessary tuition payments and other educational needs. We also provide support for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and others in need of immediate supports for daily living.
Where We Serve
Uganda is located in East Africa and home to over 34 million people with major industries focused on agriculture, tourism, fishing, and manufacturing (particularly of textiles). Its capital, Kampala, sits along the southern border, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Our service area, the Arua district and areas around Ociba village, is located about 9 hours drive northwest of Kampala, bordering South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. For a closer look, click here. To learn about the tragic history of the naming of Ociba Hill (pictured to the right), click here
Why We Serve
In 2017, about 52% of Ugandan children completed their primary education and about 26% completed their secondary education (citation). Even for those children who are able to participate, their success is limited by the lack of food at the school or the home, as well as the need for the basics of recreation, counseling, and medical attention, particularly when natural disasters wipe out local bridges (left picture). The Lugbara tribe, which represents many of the children we serve, is among the poorest in Uganda, with average per capita income below 1 USD per day.
Why Support US OCRE
Through this effort, there is a unique opportunity to support a grassroots initiative led by a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose board ensures that 100% of the funds you dedicate for services will go directly towards supporting OCRE in Uganda and the children and families of the Ociba region. Check out our accomplishments to date.