They are the reason.

Literacy of Love has the belief that by changing one life, a ripple effect may be caused to impact many others. Our “Family of the Heart” members have a wide variety of backgrounds — from being abused or abandoned, to being orphaned or neglected. All of our children, however, came from dire circumstances where they lacked basic needs. Our primary goal is to nurture our children’s minds, bodies, and souls; provide shelter; and offer an education.

Literacy of Love (LoL) has big dreams and big faith. I founded LoL to support destitute and vulnerable Ugandans in finding hope and a future. This isn’t just an organization — it is a family. LoL aims to ensure children are in school, basic needs are provided, and at our children’s home, The Heart, we invite children to learn and develop virtues, faith, and a sense of community. With a multifaceted and sustainable model, the cycle of giving doesn’t end — instead, the very children we serve will be given opportunities to make a difference for others.

Literacy of Love has nearly 60 sponsored children in school and even more members ranging from toddlers to widows and grandparents. We sponsor primary, secondary, vocational, and university students as well as young entrepreneurs. Our success stories include an electrician, mechanic, plumber, engineer, doctor, driver, laboratory technician, and several business owners. We are thrilled, thankful, and most of all blessed to be proud owners of our permanent home, an acre of farmland, a medical center, and shops in the village.

Many of our graduates are mentors and vocational teachers, inspiring our next generation and encouraging fortitude. Our vision is big because our hope is big. We’ve got over a decade of established relationships and community involvement which demonstrate measurable change. We walk in faith to create a family, change lives, and develop a new and hopeful history. We raise Ugandan children with values to be Ugandan leaders.