Arise Africa International

We leave for Africa in exactly 2 months, and as many of you know, we are going to Jinja, Uganda to assist with an organization called, Arise Africa International. You may be asking the question, what is Arise Africa International and what are their main priorities in Africa? Well, we have the answers.

Arise Africa International was established in 2008 by Pastor Godfrey Wanamistsa and his wife Joy. Arise Africa International is a Christian based mission organization located in Jinja, Uganda. Their work includes working with orphans, medical missions, AIDS ministry, schools, churches, and the Bukaleba Project. Currently, Arise Africa International is building several orphanage homes, elementary and secondary schools, and medical clinics, which will support the surrounding community and the orphanages. Arise Africa International just finished building its newest secondary school which is now home to over 122 students ages 14-22. Arise Africa International has also partnered up with the non-profit group iloveorphans.com. Through this partnership, Arise Africa International has created The Bukaleba Project. The Bukaleba Project has created a large baby’s home, where orphaned baby’s are loved and taken care of in the town of Bukaleba, located on the shores of lake Victoria. Furthermore, a primary school, secondary school and hospital are also being built as part of the project. We have included a site map to show you The Bukaleba project plan!

Throughout our mission we will be taking part in all of Arise Africa International’s projects.  We, Kaitlyn, Layne and Thomas, will be spending the majority of our time assisting in the schools and building of schools, aiding at orphanages, helping at the baby’s clinic, assisting at hospitals and we will even be putting on a sports camp for the kids!  We feel fortunate to be able to help in several different areas and cannot wait to make a difference medically, personally and spiritually.

To make a donation for our trip please send a donation, "Jinja Outreach Funds- 7111 A Street, Suite 103, Lincoln, NE 68510" and make checks payable to "Jinja Outreach Funds." Or stop by any US Bank and tell them you would like to make a deposit to the, "Jinja Outreach Funds" account.

For up-to-date information on the Arise Africa International organization you can follow them on Twitter @Arise_Africa and like them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arise-Africa-International/137324839612254).

61 days till we leave!!

 All the best,

Kaitlyn, Layne and Thomas