In 2016, Tom and Prudy (Barrett) Nelson with their Ugandan partners, Rev. Mutabuzi Emmanuel and Dr. Atakunda Jonathan, began an effort to support and educate orphans and vulnerable children in SW Uganda. The 21children currently in the program are provided safe housing, educational and physical/emotional support. Helping Hands for Vulnerable Children (HHVC), a 501c3 organization, was formed to provide financial support to continue and help grow this important mission. For those young people willing to do the hard work, HHVC is committed to helping them achieve the academic highest level they can. Our goal is not just to educate children but to grow and equip FUTURE LEADERS who will help lead their communities out of poverty. Due to illnesses such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, many children are left orphaned. These kids are low-hanging fruit for those who wish to exploit them. Recent reports indicate 10,000+ children in Uganda are currently being used for forced labor and sexual exploitation. That number increases daily. HHVC’s mission is to protect vulnerable children from those who wish to harm them and provide the tools they need to be transformed into empowered adults. We are also committed to improving our community by giving people a "hand up". To that end, we have a micro-financing program to assist budding entrepreneurs start their journey to prosperity. While we seek self-sufficiency through a piggery, grain-milling and a poultry farm, there are many, many more children in need of help who are beyond our financial reach. We welcome support and invite you to make a difference in a child's life.
