Note: As of October 23rd, 2025, this campaign is ceasing operations. Tara, a volunteer from this campaign, has agreed to run a new campaign in my place which you can find here: https://gofund.me/674ffa1e4

You can also find Swaliki on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/suubikyeyago/

Thank you to all of our donors for the last year of support. I'd highly appreciate it if you continued to help on the next campaign.

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Hello. My name is Eric Mercado. I'm a digital artist from New York and since late February, I've been acting as sort of benefactor for Swaliki Kyeyago, a 28 yo man from Uganda who runs the Gods Mercy Orphanage. Day in and day out Swaliki works hard to make sure the children in his care are fed, clothed and educated, but lately he has fallen under some hardships. Previous benefactors are undergoing their own difficulties, most people assume that Swaliki is nothing but a scam bot.

I myself have also been facing difficulties and am reaching my reasonable limit with helping Swaliki as I have bills to pay on my end, along with certain uncertainties with the greater world.

So in an effort to help Swaliki within my means, I've set up this GFM to give some legitimacy to his cause. By donating you'll be giving Swaliki the funds to help keep his children safe and sound.

He is doing so much for these children and asks for nothing but a modest donation or two. I myself know that times and budgets are getting tighter with what's going on in the world, but if you can spare a fiver we'd gratefully appreciate it. Even sharing this link around will do so much to help.

Here's a statement from Swaliki himself:

God's Mercy Children's Orphanage Center Uganda (NGO) in Bugiri educates children and supports orphans and the underprivileged. We care for 38 orphans, providing shelter and education since 2019 in a region lacking resources. We seek your sponsorship to improve living conditions (education, healthcare).

Your support will be used transparently to help those in need. Please join us!