Da Hope Nursery and Primary School

Da Hope Nursery and Primary school was launched in January 2025, the organization found it important and more affordable to start the school and empower the vulnerable children in Buyende district, the school is located Kitukilo Trading Centre, Buyende district, Busoga region, Easter Uganda, Uganda, Africa, you can contact us on +256782095538

Empowering Change: A Recap of the Transformative Charity Festival in Buyende District

Summary Report: Charity Festival in Buyende District (November 21st – 24th, 2024)

The Charity Festival, organized by Daughters and Widows of Hope Ministries, took place in Buyende District from November 21st to 24th, 2024, under the theme “Elevating Girls’ Voices for Sustainable Development.” The event was attended by over 15,000 individuals and was a significant step towards advancing social justice, health, and empowerment within the community. The festival provided essential services and resources, promoted awareness on key social issues, and fostered community solidarity. Below is a detailed summary of the festival’s outcomes and impact, based on the various activities undertaken.

1. Medical Camp

The medical camp served as a vital intervention, providing healthcare services to the local population. Despite some challenges related to resources, the camp offered crucial screenings and medical support.

  • Total number of individuals served: 3,600
  • Key medical screenings:
    • Malaria: 1,200 screenings
    • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): 600 cases
    • Respiratory conditions: 500 cases
    • Skin infections: 400 cases
    • Diabetes: 250 screenings
    • Hypertension: 450 screenings
    • HIV testing: 300 tests
  • Cancer care: 1 individual received palliative care
  • Challenges:
    • High demand for mosquito nets, which were unavailable
    • Insufficient medicines and no provision of dental services
    • No cancer screenings
Photo: Health practitioners conducting medical consultations at the camp.

2. Legal Clinic

The Legal Clinic, facilitated by the Women’s Probational Initiative (WPI), provided critical legal support and empowerment to women and girls, particularly in cases involving sexual and gender-based violence.

  • Total number of beneficiaries: 450 women and girls
  • Services provided:
    • Legal consultations and representation for cases related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)
    • Support in accessing justice for vulnerable women and girls
  • Impact: Enhanced awareness of legal rights and provided access to justice for marginalized individuals
Photo: Legal experts offering consultations during the clinic.

3. Bike Competition

The Bike Competition was a highlight of the festival, promoting physical wellness and raising awareness about healthy living.

  • Total participants: 250
  • Audience: Over 3,000 spectators
  • Top 6 winners received cash prizes
  • Impact: Fostered community engagement in health and wellness, while also serving as an opportunity to share messages of unity and resilience
Photo: Participants preparing for the bike race.

4. Football Competition

The Football Competition provided an opportunity for youth to engage in physical activity and fostered healthy competition within the district.

  • Total participants: 300 youth
  • Audience: Approximately 2,500 community members
  • Winners received prizes, including sports equipment and cash awards
  • Impact: Promoted teamwork, unity, and positive engagement among young people in the community
Photo: Youth awarded medals after the football competition.

5. Music, Dance, and Drama

The Music, Dance, and Drama performances were an integral part of the festival, providing both education and entertainment, and supporting the festival’s overarching theme of girls’ empowerment and sustainable development.

  • Total performances: 15 performances
  • Total audience reached: Over 5,000 attendees
  • Impact: Raised awareness about the empowerment of girls, gender equality, and community development through edutainment
Photo: An artist performing music about the empowerment of girls.

6. Spiritual Support

Spiritual support was provided through prayers and gospel performances, offering emotional and spiritual upliftment to festival attendees.

  • Total attendees: 4,000
  • Number of spiritual sessions: 12 sessions
  • Impact: Strengthened community bonds and provided emotional support, fostering a sense of unity and hope
Photo: Congregation during the spiritual support sessions.

7. Film Screening

Educational films were screened during the festival, focusing on themes of girls’ empowerment and sustainable development.

  • Total films screened: 6 films
  • Audience reached: 2,500 people
  • Impact: Provided a platform for learning and reflection, furthering the festival’s mission to raise awareness about key social issues

8. Gift Donations

Generous donations from Hands of Mercy, led by Ronald Muhangi, and G24 Radio UK significantly contributed to the welfare of the community.

  • Total donations received:
    • Shoes (children): 100 pairs
    • Clothes (children): 100 sets
    • Clothes (men): 50 sets
    • Shoes (men): 50 pairs
    • Shoes & clothes (women): 80 sets
    • Mattresses: 35
    • Soap: 100 bars
    • Sugar: 100 kg
    • Bread: 200 loaves
    • Pads: 50 packs
    • Bibles: 30
    • Dolls & toys: 50
  • Total number of beneficiaries: Over 1,500 individuals
  • Impact: Provided essential resources to the most vulnerable members of the community, including widows, orphans, and children, improving their quality of life
Photo: Some of the donated mattresses that were given to the vulnerable people.

Conclusion

The Charity Festival in Buyende District successfully brought together over 15,000 individuals, providing vital services across sectors such as health, legal support, education, and spiritual care. Through a series of targeted activities, the festival contributed to the empowerment of girls, sustainable development, and community cohesion.

While the event faced certain challenges, including limited resources, it effectively achieved its goals of raising awareness, offering practical support, and fostering collaboration among local stakeholders.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, volunteers, and donors for their invaluable contributions. Their support made a tangible impact on the lives of over 15,000 individuals.

We remain committed to expanding our reach and improving our services in future years, ensuring that our efforts continue to positively impact the lives of vulnerable populations in Buyende District and beyond.

Daughters and Widows of Hope Ministries
November 2024

Partnership with Second ChanceFoundation: Empowering Children and Building Futures

We have some really great news to share with you all! On August 6, 4, the Second Chance Foundation visited our campus and we are so happy to tell you that they will be sponsoring 70 children from our community. They are also going to help widows by teaching them business skills and giving them money to start their own businesses.

We also have some exciting plans for the future. We have expanded our land and we are going to build a new nursery and primary school called Da Hope Nursery & Primary School. We believe this will make a big difference in many people’s lives.

Some highlights

The visit from the Second Chance Foundation was amazing for us all. The children were so happy about getting their education sponsored, which will help them have a better future. The widows in our community are also excited about learning new skills.

The support from the Second Chance Foundation is making a big difference for us. We are really grateful for their help and we are looking forward to seeing the positive impact on everyone in our community.

With faith as our guide, there is no limit to what we can achieve together! Thank you again to the Second Chance Foundation for their incredible support. Let us keep spreading hope and changing lives!

Midyear Charity Party Success: Spreading Joy and Making a Difference

We are excited to share the success of our recent midyear charity party held on July 6th, 2024. At Daughters of Hope Ministries, we believe in being kind and helping others, and this event truly showed our commitment to serving those who need help.

See what happened in photos

Because it was hard for some people to get to one place, we decided to host the party at three places – Buyamba village, Kabukye village, and the Main Campus Kitukilo village. This way, more people could come and join in.

The gathering was really special because we were able to help:

  • 200 Children
  • 100 Widows
  • 20 Orphans

We gave food to the children, spent time with the widows, and helped pay for school fees for the orphans – all thanks to your support.

This celebration would not have been possible without each one of you who helped us. Your support has brought happiness, food, and education help to those who need it. Every act of kindness makes a big difference.

As our founder Jean Peace Mountain said, “Thank you for being part of this caring effort. Together we are making a difference.”

Warm regards,
Jean Peace
Founder
Contact: +256782095538

When people come together from different backgrounds with one goal in mind – spreading love and showing kindness – amazing things happen! Thank you all once again!

1 Acre of land secured for Skilling project

Daughters and Widows of Hope has already secured 1 acre of land where we hope to establish a skilling centre for vulnerable women, girls, youth and children in Buyende. We continue to call upon all well wishers and donors for more support towards the success of the project.

The team from DAHOPE visited the newly acquired land recently to talk to community members and share a few gifts plus words of hope with them (See the story in pictures below)