Widows & Widowers Empowerment Fund
$101.00
OCAKA BOSCO (Lubanga Lapit Kic / "God Feeds Orphans") provides direct, compassionate support and non-refundable aid to vulnerable populations—specifically widows, widowers, orphans, and the elderly across Kitgum, Lamwo, Gulu, Kampala, and Wakiso.
Direct Relief & Elderly Care:
Our dedicated care team delivers essential living supplies, direct financial relief, medical assistance, and home visits to elderly widows and widowers to restore dignity and security.
Sustainable Livelihoods & Vocational Training:
Beyond immediate relief, widows receive practical tools for long-term self-reliance. This includes livestock distribution (such as piglet farming), vocational training, and enrollment in community savings circles and microfinance groups.
Your $101 Contribution:
Directly equips a vulnerable widow or household with startup farming assets, emergency supplies, and sustainable micro-enterprise tools to achieve lasting independence.
- Based on the provided details from the OCAKA BOSCO official page, here is a concise summary of the organization's non-refundable funding and support programs for widows and widowers across Uganda:
Core Pillar & Purpose: OCAKA BOSCO (also known as Lubanga Lapit Kic or "God Feeds Orphans") is a registered faith-based charitable NGO founded in 2007. Its primary mission includes providing direct, compassionate support and non-refundable aid to vulnerable populations, specifically widows, widowers, orphans, and the elderly across regions like Kitgum, Lamwo, Gulu, Kampala, and Wakiso.
Direct Relief & Elderly Care: The organization maintains a dedicated Elderly Care pillar focused on giving direct assistance, living supplies, financial aid, and mentorship to widows and widowers without requiring repayment.
Empowerment & Vocational Initiatives: Beyond direct assistance, widows and low-income community members are offered sustainable livelihood tools. This includes vocational training, livestock distribution (such as piglet farming), and establishment of local community savings and microfinance groups designed to foster long-term self-reliance.
Organization Details:
Location: Kitgum Town Council, Kitgum District, Uganda (P.O. Box 104227, Kampala)
Tax ID (TIN): 1019399801
Contact: +256 393 247897 / +256 200 924555 | support@ocakabosco.info
