Okoa Refuge

Okoa Refuge Become a part of a movement that is transforming communities and stabilizing families through love.

Okoa Refuge is a 501(C)(3) formed in 2008 that rescues Abandoned and Orphaned Children in Uganda Okoa, through holistic care and creating family. Okoa provides the children the opportunities to be a kid, normalcy and a chance to break the cycle of poverty.

Two days old.That's how old Hope was when she arrived at Okoa's Residential Rescue Center. Today, she is 13 years old—gr...
06/08/2026

Two days old.

That's how old Hope was when she arrived at Okoa's Residential Rescue Center.
Today, she is 13 years old—growing, learning, laughing, and thriving.

We believe every child deserves the love of a family, and we know that institutional care is never the ideal long-term solution. But when children have nowhere else to turn, they need a safe place where they are protected, nurtured, and given the opportunity to heal.

For the past 13 years, Hope has been surrounded by caregivers, teachers, mentors, and a community committed to helping her become the young woman she is today.
Her story is a reminder that while rescue is the beginning, restoration takes years of faithful care.

Will you help provide that care for children like Hope?

Your gift to Okoa's Residential Rescue Center helps ensure vulnerable children receive the safety, love, education, and support they need to flourish.

Join us in giving children hope for a brighter future. Link in bio.

When families are trapped by poverty, the barriers can feel impossible to overcome.A child can't attend school because t...
06/05/2026

When families are trapped by poverty, the barriers can feel impossible to overcome.

A child can't attend school because there's no school fees. A parent can't provide because they lack vocational skills. Trauma, isolation, and hopelessness make the path forward even harder.

That's why Okoa's Community Empowerment program exists.

We walk alongside vulnerable families, helping remove the barriers that keep them stuck through education, vocational training, counseling, and discipleship. Together, we're creating opportunities for families to build stability, restore hope, and create lasting change for the next generation.

06/03/2026

Join us this year at Okoa's An Evening of Hope presented by ! September 26th at TPC Sawgrass. Early Bird Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities available today!

Why “Okoa”...Okoa is a Swahili word that means to save, rescue, or redeem. We believe God desires to save, rescue, and r...
06/01/2026

Why “Okoa”...
Okoa is a Swahili word that means to save, rescue, or redeem. We believe God desires to save, rescue, and redeem all people — and that He calls us to be part of that work.

Through every child protected, every survivor defended, every family strengthened, and every life reached with the Gospel, we see redemption unfolding day by day.

“Okoa” is more than a name. It is the mission God has placed before us.

Behind every story of hope at Okoa Refuge is a team faithfully showing up day after day.To our staff across Africa — tha...
05/29/2026

Behind every story of hope at Okoa Refuge is a team faithfully showing up day after day.

To our staff across Africa — thank you for the compassion, sacrifice, wisdom, and love you pour into every child, family, and community we serve. Your work is changing lives, and we are endlessly grateful for all that you do.

05/27/2026

🚨 NOT ON OUR WATCH. 🚨
A 17-year-old girl was being trafficked. What followed was hours of coordination, intelligence gathering, long drives, collaboration with local authorities, and a relentless pursuit of justice.

This reel shows only a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes. Every rescue, every arrest, and every child brought to safety requires a team willing to go wherever necessary and do whatever it takes to protect the vulnerable.

A Friday reminder for you!
05/22/2026

A Friday reminder for you!

05/20/2026

Through Okoa’s Community Empowerment program, we walk alongside vulnerable families—helping them build sustainable futures through education, vocational training, discipleship, and counseling.

Today, over 450 families across 9 communities are being equipped with the tools, support, and hope they need to thrive.

And next month, we’re expanding into 3 new communities across 2 new countries. 🌍✨

At the heart of everything we do is one simple desire: to glorify God and reflect His radical love to the world around u...
05/18/2026

At the heart of everything we do is one simple desire: to glorify God and reflect His radical love to the world around us.

Whether through caring for vulnerable children, pursuing justice for survivors, strengthening families, supporting churches, or meeting medical needs, we want every person we encounter to know they are seen, valued, and deeply loved by God.
Love that shows up.
Love that protects.
Love that restores.
Love that points people back to Jesus.

That is the heart of Okoa.

Rescue. Resettle. Repeat.In Q1, 7 children were rescued from dangerous situations and 3 were resettled into safe, loving...
05/16/2026

Rescue. Resettle. Repeat.

In Q1, 7 children were rescued from dangerous situations and 3 were resettled into safe, loving families.

Every child deserves more than survival. They deserve safety, stability, and the chance to be fully known and loved. From the moment a child is rescued to the journey of finding permanent family care, we are committed to walking with them every step of the way.

This is why we do what we do. Until every child has a safe place to call home.

Address

PO BOX 50014
Jacksonville Beach, FL
32240

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19045806562

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