Aime's Refugee Orphanage in Uganda
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I am Aime's tutor/mentor/friend and I have started this campaign to help him help more people.
Aime has been sending money back to Africa since 2011 when he was a part-time bus boy at Flanagan's Restaurant and attending Broward College. Many times, I've seen him go broke between paychecks sending money back to Africa to help others.
Everyday Hope Project was started to make Aime's personal efforts official.
Aime needs our help to keep the Uganda-based refugee orphanage open which he started in 2012. The orphanage, which currently houses 25 youth under 18 years old, is in immediate need of money for rent, food, and medicine. This campaign will help with emergency costs to keep their doors open.
Keep reading for the full story below:
About Aime
Aime was born in the village of Nyamitaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He lived together with his parents and nine siblings. When conflict and violence arose in his village in 2007, Aime’s family was killed; he and one of his younger brothers were the only survivors. As a result, he fled to seek refuge in the neighboring country of Uganda. He was homeless for two years, until he received assistance from the UNHCR and other local organizations. While being homeless, Aime met a group of other refugee children who rapidly became his family. Aime received resettlement through Hais; however, Aime did not want to abandon the other children. He promised them that he would always look out for them from the United States; and so he did.
Aime has been assisting these children and many more who have been rescued from the streets on his own since his arrival to the U.S. Aside from financial support, he teaches them not to lose hope and always reminds them that just as he did, they could also have a promising future. Everyday Hope Project was funded on the premise of providing a safe home for refugee children and with hopes of increasing assistance to those in need. Presently, Aime is completing a double major in criminal justice and political science from Florida Atlantic University. He also works as an afterschool tutor and mentor for refugee children and is an active volunteer in his community.
The Story
War and conflict in Uganda’s neighboring countries, including Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, have caused thousands of people to flee their homes in order to escape violence from armed groups. Many children lose their families and are forced to seek refuge in countries like Uganda. Hundreds of those who arrive to Uganda’s urban centers become homeless and subject to abuse by members of the community and local police. Everyday Hope strives to provide refugee orphan children with a loving home and a promising future.
Our Mission
To provide a safe haven for refugee orphan children in a loving and nurturing home environment.
To provide each child with access to education, medical and mental health services, independent living skills, and all the tools necessary for success.
To guide refugee children through the registration process at the UNHCR office in Kampala in order for them to become asylum-seekers and possibly obtain resettlement in a third country.
The Children's Home
The children’s home currently houses 25 orphan refugees of different ages. Many of the children have been rescued from the streets. We provide them with safe housing, emergency medical assistance, food, and basic supplies. We also support other 18 children who are under the care of loving foster parents due to space limitations.
Aime has been sending money back to Africa since 2011 when he was a part-time bus boy at Flanagan's Restaurant and attending Broward College. Many times, I've seen him go broke between paychecks sending money back to Africa to help others.
Everyday Hope Project was started to make Aime's personal efforts official.
Aime needs our help to keep the Uganda-based refugee orphanage open which he started in 2012. The orphanage, which currently houses 25 youth under 18 years old, is in immediate need of money for rent, food, and medicine. This campaign will help with emergency costs to keep their doors open.
Keep reading for the full story below:
About Aime
Aime was born in the village of Nyamitaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He lived together with his parents and nine siblings. When conflict and violence arose in his village in 2007, Aime’s family was killed; he and one of his younger brothers were the only survivors. As a result, he fled to seek refuge in the neighboring country of Uganda. He was homeless for two years, until he received assistance from the UNHCR and other local organizations. While being homeless, Aime met a group of other refugee children who rapidly became his family. Aime received resettlement through Hais; however, Aime did not want to abandon the other children. He promised them that he would always look out for them from the United States; and so he did.
Aime has been assisting these children and many more who have been rescued from the streets on his own since his arrival to the U.S. Aside from financial support, he teaches them not to lose hope and always reminds them that just as he did, they could also have a promising future. Everyday Hope Project was funded on the premise of providing a safe home for refugee children and with hopes of increasing assistance to those in need. Presently, Aime is completing a double major in criminal justice and political science from Florida Atlantic University. He also works as an afterschool tutor and mentor for refugee children and is an active volunteer in his community.
The Story
War and conflict in Uganda’s neighboring countries, including Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, have caused thousands of people to flee their homes in order to escape violence from armed groups. Many children lose their families and are forced to seek refuge in countries like Uganda. Hundreds of those who arrive to Uganda’s urban centers become homeless and subject to abuse by members of the community and local police. Everyday Hope strives to provide refugee orphan children with a loving home and a promising future.
Our Mission
To provide a safe haven for refugee orphan children in a loving and nurturing home environment.
To provide each child with access to education, medical and mental health services, independent living skills, and all the tools necessary for success.
To guide refugee children through the registration process at the UNHCR office in Kampala in order for them to become asylum-seekers and possibly obtain resettlement in a third country.
The Children's Home
The children’s home currently houses 25 orphan refugees of different ages. Many of the children have been rescued from the streets. We provide them with safe housing, emergency medical assistance, food, and basic supplies. We also support other 18 children who are under the care of loving foster parents due to space limitations.
Organizer and beneficiary
Steven Hope
Organizer
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aime Kalangwa
Beneficiary