I’ve chosen to Sponsor a child, now what?

First of all, how exciting!! We are so eager to get to know you and grow with you as we come together to improve the life of this child.

Have you chosen a child yet? If you haven’t chosen a child yet you are more than welcome to talk to any one of our team members in regards. Sometimes people choose their child by instinct and intuition, greatest need, or ask us to help with this process. There is no shame in how you come to make this decision, it is an important one.

email with one of our directors (Tonny or Eddy) here -> hopefororphansluukauganda@gmail.com

email with our volunteer website coordinator (Ashley) here -> lovingyoualways21110@hotmail.com

What does my monthly contribution of $40.00 pay for?

There’s lots information on our website about this question. However in short, your monthly funds would pay for what your child’s needs are at school (school fees/food at school). No part of the funds goes towards the directors or staff; however your funds will lift a little bit of a load off of the directors so when surplus donations come in they can be used for other things such as clothes, food at the center, medical, and anything else vital to maintaining the needs at the orphanage.

Can I purchase anything extra for my child?

You are not expected to send extra funds at all, we are SO grateful for the help and love you are already willing to give. But if it is in your heart to do so please just let us know, it is important that we maintain healthy communication with each other. You can also request to know everyday details about how your child is doing and it’s also okay if you wish not to as well. Sometimes sponsors like to know if their child has an injury or illness so if they are able they can help with their care. Other times, it is difficult for sponsors to know these details as it can have an emotional toll on them. We are happy with whatever you choose is right for you.

Commonly needed items ~

Toiletries – Clothes – Shoes – Beds – Blankets – Toys

The children also love getting mail, a letter or photograph and just about anything will bring a smile to their face!!

Can I participate in throwing a birthday celebration for my child?

This part of sponsorship is very exciting to everyone at HOOL. Most children here do not get to experience birthday celebrations, many of them do not even know their actual birth date. This year has been a record year for us with birthday celebrations and EVERYONE has enjoyed them thoroughly. You’re welcome to send for whatever you’d like or mail a gift/card to them instead.

Birthday gift $20-50 / Birthday cake $16.00 / Car rental for supplies $40.00 / $50.00 for food/drinks

Or you can choose to mail a gift (packages from the US can take 4-6 weeks to arrive and cost roughly $10.00 USD per lb)

Tonny Tumbya Hope for Orphans Organization P.O Box 613 Iganga, Uganda Luuka Town Council, Luuka district

What if my child isn’t adjusted and is still traumatized?

This is a situation we are very familiar with. It’s easy for people who follow HOOL to forget this vital part of our every day life. Most of our children are adjusted as well as they can be, but even for those children they live with every day loss and pain. If you have chosen a child that is still dealing with emotional turmoil please be patient with us if you can. In time wounds can begin to heal and seeing your child on the path to recovery will change your life. This is truly what we live for.

Thank you for being a blessing to everyone at HOOL!!

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -Anne Frank