Help Us to save the New Hope Children’s hostel – A lifeline for disadvantaged children battling cancer.
Our New Hope Children’s Hostel is up for sale and to keep our doors open we urgently need to raise 270 million UGX ($75,000) to secure these premises as a permanent home.
These amazing children can teach us all how faced with adversity we can still enjoy life.
The hostel opened its doors in 2016 and in that time over 800 children and their caregivers have been provided support with accommodation, meals, counselling, medical and transport to and from Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) where the children receive their oncology treatment.
Currently the hostel is next door to the KHC medical facility and close to UCI hospital and this is important as the children do it tough with their treatment, the short travelling time makes it easier for them and if one of the children need emergency medical treatment they are close to the hospital.
How can you get involved?
This fundraiser was launched on 9 October and we have been very grateful to many of our local supporters for supporting this campaign and for their kind contributions.
If you would like to donate you can go to https://newhopechildrenshostel.org/campaign/purchase-a-home-for-children-fighting-cancer
For our overseas supporters the easiest way to donate is through GlobalGiving where our New Hope Children’s hostel has been listed as a project and received donations for several years. The donations received through GlobalGiving from the 10 October until 15 December will be put towards ensuring we can continue to help these children by providing them with a safe and permanent place to stay when they need us.
Note: Tax Efficiency in United States, England and Wales
@GlobalGiving is a registered non-profit charity in the United States and England and Wales. Donations made by eligible donors in the United Kingdom can claim Gift Aid (an extra 25% added to eligible donations by the UK Government) when they donate in GBP.
Donations made by eligible donors in the United States can be claimed as tax deductible contributions on United States tax returns.
Your donation it’s more than just keeping our doors open, it is about ensuring these children can receive lifesaving care at their most vulnerable time. Join us today and make a difference!
This is why it is so important…
Meet Emmanuel, who has every reason to now smile and think about his future.
In 2021, I became sick and was admitted to a hospital and after many investigations and being given medicine, there was no improvement, I continued feeling pain. I was sent to another hospital and had a CT scan, and the results were not good. I was referred to Ugandan Cancer Institute (UCI). I was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and commenced my cancer treatment in January 2022. At this time life was hard as I had to sleep on the veranda at the hospital and getting food was difficult because we did not have money. I was referred to New Hope Children’s hostel, which is ran by Kawempe Home Care. It became my home, they provide me with food, transport, clothing, and accommodation they also support me with medical tests.
During my treatment Sarah Komugisha (The Hope Creator President of Rotary Club of Kireka Movers) spoke to us about the opportunity for “Supporting a boy child to acquire a skill” which was an initiative of Rotary. I was interested so I registered and started training in carpentry because it was near Mulago, were I get my treatment. When I am not at an appointment, I attended school and I completed my studies at the end of June 2024. I have acquired a lot of skills, and can make things like facer boards, chairs, tables, doors, stools, beds, drawers, side boards and may other things. I am very grateful for this opportunity because now I have completed my treatment, I plan to get a job and earn a living and help my family. I am so grateful for the wonderful kindness and support given to me by Kawempe Home Care, and Musawo Sarah. I look forward to having a good life.” says Emmanuel.
The good news is that Emmanuel is back home and has 3 monthly medical reviews. We wish him all the best with his health and future career.