The children in this photo are thriving. We need your help to continue to support them and another 50 children like them… for just $50 a month you can provide for a child everything they need to thrive. 100% of Your donation goes to rent for the housing, essential food, clean water, netting to prevent malaria, clothing, hygiene, medical expenses and tuition for school. The ongoing budget for an orphanage with 42-50 children is $2000 per month. We would like to provide 100 children, and we are striving to do that. Tuition, books, uniforms, shoes and busing fees are approximately $100 per child every trimester or $300 per year.

Your donation helps us to continue to provide for the children with hope and expectations for an empowered future; Giving them the foundation to rise up and fulfill their potential as contributors to their community, and the world. When you donate to help children in need, you are aligning a purpose with action. Please create oneness, alignment, beauty and hope today by making a donation.

Spirit-Africa.org

S-P-I-R-I-T

Supporting Passion, Initiative, Resilience, Inquiry, and Transformation

At SPIRIT-Africa, we are dedicated to empowering individuals in Uganda and across Africa by fostering the drive to succeed and creating lasting change. We:

Support those striving for success by nurturing passion and purpose,

Promote initiative—encouraging people to take bold action toward their goals,

Inspire resilience, helping individuals to persevere and never give up,

Cultivate inquiry, fueling a mindset of continuous learning and growth,

Provide training and coaching for transformation—shaping a positive mindset and sustainable future for both individuals and their communities.

Through these pillars, we work to unlock potential, uplift communities, and drive sustainable development across the continent.

We are a small, dedicated group of compassionate individuals who have come together to create a non-profit organization committed to building sustainable futures in Africa.

Our approach addresses both immediate needs and long-term empowerment. We provide essential resources—clean water, nutritious food, safe shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education—to orphaned and disadvantaged children. At the same time, we empower adults through opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This includes access to the internet, computers, and skills training programs that promote career development and entrepreneurship. By equipping individuals with the tools and opportunities they need, we aim to spark transformation and create lasting, intergenerational change.

Founder

Patricia Smith - Owner of Smith Valuation Services/Midwest Appraisal. Omaha NE. Associate Broker Keller Williams Gulf Beaches Treasure Island FL. Seminole FL

Patty owns and operates an appraisal consulting business in Iowa/Nebraska/Florida as well as being a Real Estate Broker in Florida. She has a non-profit which supports education for children in Colombia. She is an active member of the Optimist Club of St Petersburg FL.

Debra L. Fischer is a Broker Salesperson with Charles Rutenberg Realty and a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Debra brings decades of business acumen, leadership, and strategic thinking to her work. A devoted Christian, she is deeply committed to serving others and uplifting the less fortunate through both her professional and personal life. Debra and her husband are also passionate about dancing, which reflects their shared joy in life and community. Her strong faith and servant heart make her a valued leader and advocate for meaningful impact

through nonprofit work.

Tim Ryan is an accomplished entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in hospitality, real estate, and marketing.

A former Iowan now based in Florida, Tim is passionate about creating positive experiences for others—both in business and in his community. Beyond his professional endeavors, Tim is a devoted husband, father of three, and grandfather of two.

Tim is honored to serve on the board and is committed to advancing the mission and impact of the organization through collaboration, innovation, and heart-led leadership.