+ What is my donation used for?

Your donation ensures the needs of all the children are met.

• Housing – Our orphanage provides a safe, secure place for orphans to live – a place to belong.
• Nutritious food and baby formula.
• Medical checkups.
• Clothing, including diapers, for ever-growing children.
• Staff – Caring Christian staff members who are committed to loving, guiding, and raising children. In addition to caretakers, we employ cooks, groundskeepers, security, maintenance, and office staff.

+ Does the donation get pulled from my account automatically?

Yes, payments get pulled automatically on the date of the month that you set it up. (i.e. the 6th of every month)

+ Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! You will receive a statement at the beginning of the year to be able to use when filing your taxes.

+ Is there a minimum donation amount?

Yes, the minimum amount is $5.

+ Is there a maximum donation amount?

No, there is not a maximum amount to sponor a child.

+ How long does my support last?

When you choose to donate, your support lasts as long as you choose.

+ What if I cannot continue donating?

We understand that life sometimes throws us curve balls that we weren’t prepared for. If you need to suspend your donation for a time, send us an email and let us know.

+ Can I send the children gifts?

Yes, but there are some things to consider before you decide to do this:

• It can be expensive to send packages to Uganda, so it’s recommended that you check shipping costs before committing to this.
• It may take 2+ months for packages to arrive. If you are wanting to send clothes or toys that are designed for a specific size or age, you should factor in the shipping time. For example, a child in size 3-6 months at the sending of the package, might be in size 6-9 months by the time the package arrives.
• Gifts will be reviewed upon arrival by office staff to ensure that they are appropriate for the child and their developmental stage. Gifts that are found to be inappropriate will not be passed along to the child.
• Because Hope Center functions as a community, we cannot ensure that a specific child will be the only one who will make use of your gift. Clothes, toys, etc. are shared among all the children.

+ Can I send additional money for a gift to be purchased for a child?

Yes, but there are some things to consider before you decide to do this:

• The costs of items vary – sometimes greatly – between Uganda and other countries. Some items will be of a vastly different quality or cost, so it’s a good idea to reach out to the Hope Center first with an idea of what you’d like to purchase so that we can provide you a realistic estimate of cost and quality.
• Because Hope Center functions as a community, we cannot ensure that a specific child will be the only one who will make use of your gift. Clothes, toys, etc. are shared among all the children.

+ Can I adopt a child if I live outside Uganda?

Current adoption regulations in Uganda for international adoptions are extremely difficult and many international adoption organizations have halted attempting adoptions in Uganda. However, if you want additional information about the possibilities, email us at info@hopecenteruganda.org.

+ Can I come for a visit?

Yes! But there are many things to consider before you decide to come to Uganda for a visit. Email our Hope Center Team at info@HopeCenterUganda.org to discuss this possibility.