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Uganda Rural Fund (URF)

URF empowers AIDS orphans, impoverished youth, and women in Uganda’s rural communitiese, through educational and sustainable development opportunities.

Supporting AIDS orphans, youth, and women in rural Uganda through education, healthcare, water, and economic empowerment.

04/03/2026

Marking a new chapter at Hope Schools Uganda as the girls move into their beautiful new dormitory, to house about 186 boarding students at the high school level.

This dormitory is more than a building—it is a place of opportunity, dignity, and hope. It contains inviting spaces for study and relaxation, both on the interior and the balconies.

We are deeply grateful to all our donors and friends who made this dream a reality. Your generosity is shaping the future of young women through education. May God bless you abundantly.

03/08/2026

Many THANKS to friends who contributed to Haruna’s medical appeal to get him to a hospital for evaluation. He was admitted at the orthopedic hospital last Tuesday. They have done tests and scans revealing cancer cells in the lymph nodes and the Doctors have recommend emergency amputation (and be hospitalized for about two weeks), after which will he will referred to the cancer institute to determine whether chemotherapy or radiotherapy is to follow.

The estimated cost for the procedure is roughly $1900 and we have $200 so far. As for meals and hospital related expenses, we have some funds from the previous contributions left after paying for tests and scans.

Any contribution toward the remaining $1700 via www.UgandaRuralFund.Org or or Venmo: Ugandaruralfund or 0776-455545 or 0703-829401 (Judith) will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for kindness and prayers. I will be updating you on Haruna’s progress with the procedure and treatment. God bless you.

03/01/2026

Haruna, 13yrs, needs urgent help to get tests, x-rays, and biopsy to determine a diagnosis and treatment. The swelling started as a small wound with pus, tried to treat it at a village clinic but, that didn’t help; when they cut the wound to remove the put, it just worsened. His mom passed away and now is under the care of an elderly granny who is unable to get funds for hospital bills.

Haruna needs to get to a major hospital, which is two hours away from his village. Any contribution toward $450 (toward tests, x-rays, a biopsy, and transport to the hospital) via www.UgandaRuralFund.Org or or Venmo: Ugandaruralfund or 0776-455545 or 0703-829401 (Judith) will be greatly appreciated.

If an operation is needed, then we will know the cost for the procedure; for now we would like to first get him to a hospital for proper diagnosis. Thank you for your generosity. God bless you 🙏.

02/25/2026

This cute little baby, Favor, 3 weeks old, needs help to get scans and tests needed to determine proper treatment. She has been referred to a national hospital due to unexplained hyperkalemia and a cystic kidney mass. Unfortunately her single mom doesn’t have the money for the scans and transpot to the appointment on Monday. Any contribution toward $550 toward medical expenses and bay supplies (diapers, soap, beddings, cloths, etc) via www.UgandaRuralFund.Org or or Venmo: Ugandaruralfund or 0776-455545 or 0703-829401 (Judith) will be greatly appreciated. Please consider baby Favor for your Lenten almsgiving. Thank for your kindness and God bless you 🙏.

02/17/2026

This cute little guy, Benon, 5yrs: Feb 2026 and March 2022. In between this period he lost his mom and dad. He is a fighter; bounced back from severe malnutrition and despite loss of his parents, here he is with a big smile and a thriving child. Much gratitude to friends whose love and support have maraculously transformed this precious life.

02/13/2026

This young man, Gereverse, is in a lot of pain and is seeking assistance for the operation on his leg. The swelling has persisted for several years and the bone was infected. Any contribution toward $800 toward the surgery and hospital expenses via www.UgandaRuralFund.Org or or Venmo: Ugandaruralfund or 0776-455545 or 0703-829401 (Judith) will be greatly appreciated. Thank for your kindness and God bless you 🙏.

02/08/2026

The girls’ dormitory is almost completed and the students are reporting next week for a new school year. We need help securing 50 more bunk beds so the girls can move in immediately. Any contribution toward $180 a bunk bed (sleeps two students) via www.UgandaRuralFund.Org or or Venmo: Ugandaruralfund or 0776-455545 or 0703-829401 (Judith) will be greatly appreciated. Thank for your kindness and God bless you 🙏.

01/26/2026

Jan 2019 and Jan 2026 🙏

11/17/2025

At Hope Schools we love and pray 🙏 …

10/31/2025

Working on the interiors now for the new girls dormitory at Hope Schools - painting and flooring in progress. We are grateful to all the generous souls behind this beautiful work. God bless you. The girls pray for you daily 🙏

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12829 River Road
Richmond, VA
23238

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+17632911102

Website

http://www.ugandaruralfund.org/

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