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Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending the afternoon with a group of incredible women from #RukigaDistrict as we prepare to launch our #NyakaGrannies program in the area. A huge thank you to Dr. Sylvia for helping to bring so many amazing women together. The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project has been transforming lives since 2000. Six years later, we recognized a critical gap in our support for beneficiary children who lacked guardians. This realization led to the creation of our grandmother program, which has since expanded to support over 23,000 grandmothers across three districts in rural southwest Uganda. These remarkable women care for more than 92,148 children who have been orphaned by HIV. Our program provides comprehensive training, access to microfinance, and support to start small businesses, empowering these grandmothers to acquire new skills, generate income, and provide essential care, education, and medical support to their children. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our loyal supporters. Your unwavering commitment to our cause has enabled us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of these remarkable grandmothers and their children. While we have ambitious plans for further expansion, we're mindful of our capacity and the need to ensure sustainability. As the saying goes, "you can't run before you can walk." We're often asked to expand our reach, but we're committed to doing so in a responsible and phased manner. I'm thrilled to report that our interactive afternoon with the grandmothers from Rukiga District was a resounding success. If all goes according to plan, we'll soon be launching our program in Rukiga, bringing hope and support to even more families in need. Just like the millennials from home area say; Rukiga District, Tujja! Nyaka

Nyaka Grandmothers featured on Africa News In Uganda’s Kanungu district, where HIV and poverty have deeply impacted communities, Nyaka’s Grandmothers Program is driving transformative change. Over 20,000 grandmothers have taken on the role of caregivers, raising 80,000 orphaned children and rebuilding their communities with resilience, compassion, and determination. Read more about this groundbreaking initiative and the lives it has touched in this feature by Africanews https://lnkd.in/dBbHRFHS By Raziah Athman

📺 Looking for something inspiring to watch this New Year? Check out our short film, packed with powerful stories of resilient grandmothers. Despite never achieving their own childhood dreams due to societal stereotypes, these incredible women are now empowering their grandchildren and foster children to reach for theirs. 🎥 “Sowing For Tomorrow” Click on link this link to watch 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtS8Wm73 Let us know what you think about these stories in the comment section.

Nyaka wishes you a Happy New Year! Your kindness and generosity have brought hope, love, and support to the vulnerable children, grandmothers and the communities we support. Your contributions to this work in 2024 made a tangible difference. We at Nyaka are sincerely grateful. With a few hours left to the new year, you can still create a lasting impact with your donation. Go to this link to make your donation 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVf3keBw DONATE TODAY!

Merry Christmas from Nyaka team! Celebrating love, kindness and resilience in the faces of our young heroes and communities. This Christmas, let’s honor the courage and strength of our young people, grandmothers and communities. Thank you for your tireless efforts. #happyholidays

Thanks to your unwavering support, Cornelius and over 400 students were able to stay in primary school this year. We are truly grateful for your continued generosity. With only UGX 9 million remaining to reach our UGX 50 million goal, your contribution can make an even greater difference. To make a donation, go to this link https://lnkd.in/dVf3keBw or use MTN MOMO *165*3# and entering code 640466. #HappyHolidays

This holiday season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you our donors, supporters, and well wishers for helping keep over 200 students, like Hilda, in secondary school throughout 2024. With just UGX 9 million left to reach our goal of UGX 50 million, you can make an even bigger impact by supporting our cause. To make a donation, go to this link https://lnkd.in/dVf3keBw or use MTN MOMO *165*3# and entering code 640466. #HappyHolidays

A heartfelt gratitude for your attendance and support at the “Light a Life” Nyaka Corporate Breakfast. Your presence and generosity made this event a remarkable success. Thanks to your unwavering commitment, we have managed to raise more up to UGX 41,000,000 so far toward our initial target of UGX 50,000,000. This milestone is a testament to the power of community and compassion. While we are close to reaching our goal, you can still help us get to UGX 50,000,000 by contributing today. To donate, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/dVf3keBw Or dial *165*3#* and entering code 640466. If you missed the breakfast, you can catch up on the inspiring highlights and moments through this link on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dCvQwFkj. Your support ensures that we can continue transforming the lives of vulnerable children by providing them with quality education, healthcare, and opportunities to pursue their dreams. Thank you for believing in Nyaka’s mission and for being part of this journey of empowerment. We look forward to your continued partnership as we strive to meet and exceed our target.

Extending my sincerest appreciation to everyone who attended today's event! on behalf of the Nyaka family, we're deeply grateful! Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. Our chief guest, and our keynote speakers Mercy K. Kainobwisho , Barbara Kasekende Jacqueline Asiimwe and @justice ogola and everyone who joined us both physically & virtually. Your collective efforts helped us raise over UGX3,000,000, which will be used to support @NyakaGlobal's mission and make a tangible difference in the lives of our beneficiaries. Thank you for making this even colourful & successful, for our children's sake!

On December 17th, I had the privilege of attending Nyaka's corporate breakfast, which served as a fundraising event. Founded in 2001 by Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, Nyaka focuses on community-based solutions to support orphaned and vulnerable children in rural southwestern Uganda. Each child is enveloped in a holistic support system, featuring interconnected programs designed and executed by the community, where children are nurtured and safeguarded, enabling them to learn, grow, and flourish. The event's theme was ‘Light a Life,’ and I was grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts on illuminating a life. I referenced the significance of light as depicted in the creation narrative from the Bible, beginning with the proclamation, “Let there be light.” If you’d like to give to the transformational work of Nyaka, please reach out to them and help to ‘Light a Life’!