Uganda Mission

Team Uganda's primary mission is to aid orphaned children, including but not limited to those at the Chain Foundation Orphanage in Mukono, Uganda. Take a look at our Uganda photo album.

In addition to our relationship with The Chain Foundation, St. Andrew's is providing scholastic sponsorship and "upkeep" for two orphans, Timothy and Catherine. The youth at St. Andrew's have an opportunity to correspond with these friends from so far away. Just one example of bridging the gap between the continents.

Some of the key objectives of the Uganda mission are raising awareness and raising funds to help those in need. There are many benefits to simply spreading the word—or the "Good news"—about the struggles of the orphans in Uganda and how we all can make a significant difference in their lives. The Team has developed a "wish list" of goals.

The first and very successful campaign for orphans at Chain just wrapped up at Easter. Team Uganda spearheaded the "Chicks for U….ganda" project that raised $1334 for "chicks" and other livestock for these beautiful children.

The second project conquered in May 2007 was funding the completion of plumbing/toilet facilities in the children's dormitories at the orphanage. A generous amount was given by St. Andrew's Outreach Commission. This, along with funding from the Uganda Mission Fund to total $4300 was sent to the orphanage. God has blessed us richly and we are giving back to those in need.

Additional projects will include a jewelry sale where 100% of the profits are directed to the Uganda mission, a plan to sell handmade Ugandan products at the church's Serendipity Thrift Shop, and the encouragement of community-wide programs with local service organizations to fund major programs in Uganda.

You know the adage: it takes a village; we at St. Andrew's are forming that village within our parish and outside with the greater shoreline community. If you have any questions about the Uganda mission or ministries, please don't hesitate to contact Martha Hoffman at Martha.hoffman@snet.net or (203) 245-3932.