$30,276.96
Raised
37
Donations
$65,000
Goal
Just a year ago, Kkumi Project faced trials that seemed insurmountable, as dark clouds veiled our path. But we emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. We took bold steps to rebuild our organizational model, dedicating ourselves to illuminating the lives of the Kkumi boys and their families. With unwavering determination, our team rekindled our vision to create a lasting impact in the community of Ssenge through our 2024 fundraiser theme: 'From Darkness to Light: A Transformed Journey.'
In the past year, we've made a significant change in our approach, shifting from institutionalized care to a family-based model. This transition was crucial, as it ensures these boys are raised with dignity and love within their families. It's a crucial step towards creating a future where families thrive, where boys grow into responsible and caring men, and where the cycle of institutional dependency is broken.
At Kkumi Project, we believe in the power of grace to heal, restore, and uplift lives. We've experienced the generosity of grace in our own journey as a ministry, and now we seek to extend that same grace to the boys and families we serve as we enter 2024.
This year, our journey has been one of profound change, and it's been worth every step. From darkness to dawn, we've navigated uncharted paths, redefining our approach, and building an unbreakable foundation for change.
As we look ahead to 2024, our vision is clearer than ever, and our commitment unwavering. It's no longer just about our journey; it's about the boys and families who have become the heart of our purpose.
Over the past year, we've spent precious time building relationships with remarkable families and our new home community of Ssenge. Now, we're determined to apply the transformed journey to their lives.
To achieve this, we need your support. Our goal is to raise enough funds to cover our annual operating budget in Uganda, which includes activities within each of our core foundational pillars:
This encompasses required primary school fees, scholastic materials, uniforms, tutoring, and extracurricular enrichment activities. We also continue to support older Kkumi boys as they work towards completing their higher education endeavors.
"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace." - Confucius
We're committed to one-on-one mentorship for the boys, monthly Saturday discipleship programs, a biblical parenting seminar for families, Men's conferences, and kids' camps.
Our approach includes monthly Family Home Visits, quarterly Kkumi Family Dinners, family food relief packages, and Men and Women Connect Gatherings for guardians of Kkumi Project families, where caregivers and mentors come together in the spirit of unity, fellowship, and mutual support through tea and snacks, laughter, and shared stories, recognizing their indispensable roles in shaping the boys' lives.
Our mission goes beyond immediate assistance—it's about creating lasting change that empowers families to independently thrive and be self-sufficient instead of dependent on a ministry. 2024 will be a building year for this program and we are dreaming big about all the specific components like business training and development, savings groups, and financial education that will empower our families!
In the past year, we've taken deliberate steps to get to know the families we serve on a deeper level. By building relationships and understanding their aspirations, dreams, skills, and talents, we're laying the foundation for programs that will truly make a difference in their lives in 2024.
Administration:
Your generosity ensures fair salaries and benefits for our dedicated staff, along with covering rent at the Kkumi Community Center.
At the Kkumi Project, we believe in quality over quantity. We're committed to making deep, personal impacts on the lives of 10 boys and their families in 2024. Our aim is to equip them to stand strong, fully functional, and self-reliant.
By supporting us, you're not just contributing to a fundraising campaign; you're becoming a part of a transformative narrative. Your donation illuminates the path to a brighter future for the Kkumi boys and their families. It's the sunrise that dispels darkness, igniting hope and possibilities for these remarkable individuals.
Now, we invite you to join us in the mission of bringing darkness to light and transforming the journeys of boys, like Joshua, Matthew, Timothy, Ivan, and many more as well as their families that we serve. Together, let's make a difference that resonates far beyond the horizon for these boys and their families.
By championing our cause, you're not just supporting a singular moment in time; you're investing in the futures of these boys, their families, and the communities they touch. Your contribution shines as a beacon of hope, igniting a transformed path that leads from darkness to dawn.