THE STREET KIDS DROP IN CENTRE - $8,000

Every day, street children face extreme weather, danger, and judgment.The Drop-In Centre will offer protection, privacy, and a safe place to heal and grow.Currently, outdoor programs are disrupted by sun and rain,this center will change that.It will provide dignity through private showers, counseling, and emotional support.Social workers will connect more deeply in a secure and focused environment.Children will have space to learn, play, and build life skills year-round. With your help, we can create a sanctuary where they feel safe, seen, and supported.

STREET KIDS EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND - $6,500

This fund helped cover the medical emergencies of three street kids who had been severely injured in car accidents while living on the streets of Kampala.Each of these children suffered significant trauma, leading to long-term disabilities that required immediate and intensive care.Due to the severity of their injuries, they had to be hospitalized for over a month to receive the necessary treatment and recovery support.The fund ensured that they received the medical attention they desperately needed, including surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.Without this support, these children would have faced further suffering, with limited access to healthcare in their vulnerable situations.This intervention not only saved their lives but also gave them a chance to heal and rebuild their futures.It is through your contributions that we can continue to provide such life-changing support to street children in urgent need.

BEDDINGS (MATTRESSES, BEDSHEETS, BLANKETS, TOWELS, DECKER BEDS) – $1500

Proper rest is essential for growing children, especially those healing from trauma and hardship.Clean, warm, and comfortable beddings promote not only physical well-being but also emotional security. The need for new decker beds is also urgent, as overcrowding continues to rise in the shelters. Many children in our shelters currently sleep on and uncomfortable beddings ;- worn-out, torn, that no longer provide the rest and comfort they need. Over time, mattresses have flattened, bedsheets and blankets are frayed, and towels have lost their absorbency. This support will allow every child to have a clean, safe, and dignified place to rest. Upgrading our bedding will restore comfort and show these children they are valued and cared for.

GENESIS BOYS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER – $7,500

Since its establishment in 2006, the shelter has housed 72 boys, with 41 resettled with their families.The shelter offers various activities, including catch-up learning, counseling, medical care, and recreation. Boys also participate in income-generating projects to support the shelter during long holidays. Two dedicated caretakers work tirelessly to rehabilitate these boys and reunite them with their families. At the shelter, boys are taught discipline and integrity, preparing them for a better future. We aim to equip the boys with life skills and education to become valuable, contributing citizens. Your fund helps provide a safe haven, transforming their lives and giving them hope for the future.

CODY RESCUE CENTER FOR TEEN MOTHERS - $10,000

We rescue and rehabilitate girls aged 12–17 from child prostitution and trafficking. Since 2020, we’ve helped 26 girls find safety, healing, and hope.Our center provides shelter, counseling, and vital life-skills training.Girls learn tailoring, cooking, and business skills to become self-reliant. Many are young mothers, HIV+ survivors, or victims of early marriage.The shelter provides a safe space for teen mothers to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. It equips them with skills, confidence, and support to break free from cycles of abuse and poverty.

BED A FAMILY - $4,000

This project provided essential comfort and dignity to vulnerable families by supplying 85 mattresses and 7 decker beds to those in urgent need.Many of these families had been sleeping on the floor, suffering from poor health and lack of rest. By offering a safe and restful place to sleep, we helped improve the health, well-being, and stability of entire households. These beds and mattresses gave families a fresh start, fostering a sense of hope and security.The program also supports mothers and children who have endured trauma, offering them comfort and dignity. Through this initiative, we were able to restore peace and stability in homes, allowing families to rebuild their lives with confidence.

FEEDING PROGRAM - $6,000

Our feeding program ensures no child goes hungry, providing the nutrition they need for health and growth. For many, a meal is more than food—it’s hope for a brighter future. Proper nutrition helps children heal, learn, and thrive after enduring abuse and neglect. We aim to raise funds to sustain this vital program and continue nourishing those in our care. Every meal provided is a step towards healing and a brighter future for the children we serve. Your support offers not just food, but security, hope, and the chance for a better life.

DEBORAH'S LIBRARY - $7,500

Deborah’s Library offers hope to children unable to attend school due to poverty, creating a safe space for learning.What began as pop-up libraries is now a full-time community hub where children grow and thrive.The library provides a refuge for children who would otherwise be left behind or at risk of life on the streets.we can continue offering a place where children can grow, read, and engage in activities that help shape their futures.This support ensures the library remains open, allowing us to provide continuous programming and resources for children in need.

GENESIS BOYS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND KITCHEN - $500

The Genesis Boys Transitional Shelter and Kitchen is now completed and operational. This new, safe environment provides a secure place for boys in transition, giving them the stability they need to heal and grow. Additionally, the upper wall fence of the boys' shelter has been fully built and completed. This new fence prevents the children from running outside and provides enhanced security, protecting them from external threats.

MOBILE HEALTH CLINICS - $12,000

Our mobile health clinics bring essential healthcare services to underserved communities, ensuring that those in remote or difficult-to-reach areas have access to basic medical care. Many of these communities lack nearby hospitals or clinics, and individuals often go without medical attention due to distance, cost, or lack of transportation. Through this initiative, we offer free consultations, treatments, and health screenings for a range of illnesses. Our mobile clinics also focus on preventive care, providing education on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention, helping to reduce the spread of preventable conditions.

TEXTBOOKS - $1,700

We are in urgent need of 200 textbooks across various subjects to support students in different grades. These textbooks will cover essential subjects, including Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Geography, English, Literature, and Global Studies, among others. Having access to updated, comprehensive textbooks is crucial for providing quality education and helping students succeed academically. Your support will ensure that students have the necessary resources to excel in their studies, fostering a brighter future for them.

A SAFE AND SPACIOUS DINING SHELTER FOR ALL CHILDREN- $1,450

We are in urgent need of constructing a larger, shared outdoor shelter for both the girls’ and boys’ homes, a multipurpose space to serve as a dining area, meeting point, and space for counseling and discipleship. Currently, the existing dining area and library are too small to accommodate all the children at once. This is a project we must undertake as an organization, since the houses we rent from landlords do not include adequate space for group dining. To meet this need, we plan to put up a temporary yet sturdy structure ourselves. This will involve purchasing iron sheets, timber, and cementing the floor to create a safer, more accommodating dining area.

DESKS FOR DINING, LEARNING, AND DISCIPLESHIP AREA – $1,399

To accommodate all the children comfortably in our new dining shelter, we urgently need to provide desks or seats for them to sit on during meals and activities. With the new space, we’ll be able to bring the children together for meals, meetings, and counseling, but we still need the necessary furniture to ensure everyone has a seat. The desks will not only provide a proper place for the children to sit while eating, but also support their learning and personal development. This is crucial for creating a safe and structured environment where the children can gather, eat, and engage in group activities in a more organized way.

SPONSOR OR FUND A SCHOOL TERM/SEMESTER – $8,200

Education is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty.Our program supports 96 children at all levels: kindergarten, primary, secondary, and university.We aim to see every child graduate with a diploma, degree, or certificate.Save Sunshine Shelter Kids walks with learners through every stage of their education.Many children rely on sponsorship to stay in school each term.Your supportwill ensure every child remains in class and focused on their future.

SEW WITH LIGHT PROGRAM - $3,333

We are in urgent need of 30 sewing machines to support our women and teen mothers' empowerment programs. These machines will equip them with practical tailoring skills, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity. Many of the young mothers in our care have no income and rely on these skills to become self-reliant. Through sewing, they learn a trade that can generate income, provide for their children, and restore hope. Currently, the demand for training is high, but we lack enough machines to serve everyone. With more sewing machines, we can train more women at once and reduce waiting periods. This is more than a skill,it’s a path to independence and healing.

SHE REARS - $2,000

This project supports women we resettled in their home villages after rescuing them from harmful lifestyles like prostitution and drug abuse. By providing goats for rearing, we empower them to earn income and regain independence. We had successfully distributed 71 goats, transforming many lives. However, due to lack of our own land at the start of the project, we lost the animals to external attacks many were poisoned, halting the project’s progress. Despite the setback, the impact was clear: women became providers and role models in their communities. We now aim to restart “She Rears” stronger and safer, with renewed support. This project gives women a second chance to build, to thrive, and to sustain their families.

DEMONSTRATION GARDEN SETUP – $2,500

As our agriculture training program continues to grow, we plan to set up a garden that can bring the community together to learn new methods and grow together in best agricultural practices. This garden will serve as a hands-on learning space for women, youth, and teen mothers.Participants will be trained in modern farming techniques to boost food security and income. It will also support nutrition education, teaching families how to grow and prepare healthy food. The garden will showcase crops suited for local conditions, increasing the chance of success. By empowering people with practical skills, we’re investing in long-term sustainability. With your support, this garden can become a hub of hope, learning, and transformation. All these "farm with a purpose" programs were yielding great results for the community. However, due to ongoing challenges, especially financial ones, we had to pause. Still, the need remains urgent, especially for the many women we are rescuing from harmful lifestyles. They deserve a fresh start, and this garden could be that new beginning.

FAR PROJECT TEMPORARY PROGRAM CENTER- $4,700

This program supports the children of women in our care by focusing on their education, emotional growth, and well-being. As their mothers rebuild their lives, we ensure these children are not left behind, but are nurtured, taught, and given the chance to thrive. It’s a space where learning begins, stories are shared, and hope is restored for the next generation. We often struggle with where to run our programs, as we rely on rented fields or outdoor spaces. This exposes children and women to harsh weather, distractions, and even occasional safety risks. Without a permanent center, consistency and security are hard to maintain. We dream of building a small, safe center that includes a dining area, library, and a room for the women. While constructing a cemented building is too costly at the moment, a timber structure offers an affordable and immediate solution. Starting with a timber. built center will give us a safe, stable space to continue transforming lives without interruption.

FUND OUR TALENT GROWTH PROGRAM YEARLY - $6,000

Our music program is a creative outlet that gives children a voice, builds confidence, and promotes healing. Many of the children we support have faced trauma, and music helps them express emotions safely. Through instruments, songwriting, and performance, they discover their gifts and grow in self-worth. The program nurtures discipline, teamwork, and joy skills they carry into every part of life. Currently, we lack enough instruments and trained facilitators to grow the program sustainably. Your support will help us offer regular sessions, purchase equipment, and train young talent. With just a little help, we can turn passion into purpose and talent into opportunity. Music is more than sound,it’s hope, healing, and a future for our childre

FISTULA WOMEN SURGERY- $4,000

We are grateful to share that surgeries for 8 women suffering from fistula were successfully funded and completed. These women had endured pain, shame, and isolation due to their condition, often caused by prolonged childbirth, rape and forced marriages. Early and Forced Marriages often result in child pregnancies, and girls whose bodies are not yet fully developed are at high risk of obstructed labor one of the leading causes of obstetric fistula. Rape, especially violent or repeated sexual assault, can also cause traumatic fistula, which is a result of severe damage to the birth canal, rectum, or urinary tract.In both situations, lack of timely and adequate medical attention increases the risk of developing a fistula. Thanks to the generous support received, they underwent safe and life restoring procedures. All eight are now healing well and showing remarkable physical and emotional improvement. They are doing well and were all provided with start-up packages and food supplies for six months. This support has helped them recover in dignity as they prepare to shift to better environments. They are now raising their children in safer, healthier, and more supportive surroundings. We continue to walk alongside them as they rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.

BUILDING AND RESTORING HOMES - $3,500 each ($17,500 goal / 5 Homes)

Building and Restoring Homes focuses on identifying and supporting the most vulnerable families in our community especially women and children living in unsafe conditions such as cardboard, mud, or grass thatched houses. These shelters pose serious health risks and leave children exposed to insecurity. When such challenges arise, we step in to uplift and empower families by constructing new homes or renovating existing ones that are in poor condition. While building safe, decent housing is often costly, we strive to create structures that can accommodate entire families most of whom have several children and offer them stability, dignity, and protection.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FEES – $1,000 EACH STUDENT PER YEAR ($10,000 GOAL / 12 STUDENTS)

We currently have 12 students enrolled in 2-year vocational certificate programs aimed at equipping them with practical, employable skills and more waiting to enroll.These courses include catering, fashion & design, plumbing, and automotive mechanics, among others. Most of these street children come from vulnerable backgrounds and would otherwise not have access to such opportunities. Vocational training offers them a pathway to self reliance and economic empowerment. The skills they acquire can help them start or secure jobs in their fields. This program is more than just education, it’s a foundation for a stable and independent future. We are committed to supporting these students through their entire two year journey. Your support helps us keep them enrolled, trained, and ready to thrive beyond the classroom.

BEAUTY WITH THEIR HANDS – $1200

We are in urgent need of salon materials to support our women and teen mothers’ empowerment programs. This initiative is designed to equip them with hands-on hairdressing and beauty skills that can help them become self-reliant and provide for their families. Many of these young women have no source of income and are eager to learn a skill that restores both hope and dignity. The materials needed include hair dryers, salon chairs, mirrors, washing basins, hair straighteners, clippers, towels, hair products, and training kits. With proper equipment, we can offer full training sessions and help these women build a career in beauty. The demand is high, and your support can open doors for many to walk a path of independence, healing, and financial freedom.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS - $5,000

Our team is actively engaged in supporting families within the community through various service initiatives. These include sanitation, hygiene improvements, and other community-led development projects. It’s a meaningful opportunity to serve, uplift, and minister to those around us. The requested support would help provide essential materials and resources needed to carry out these impactful efforts especially constructing and improving pit latrine and well systems that community can use.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY YOUTH CAMP – $8,000

This 4-day camp, running from December 23rd to 27th, will bring all our children together to encourage spiritual growth, character development, and celebrate Christmas through gift-giving and joyful activities. Held during the long school break, the camp provides a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the children, conduct mentorship sessions, and review their academic progress and personal growth. It also allows us to hear directly from them about areas where they need more support before the new school year begins.

FUND THREE MOTOR CYCLES - $6,600

These motorcycles will support critical programs,transporting food, taking children to hospitals, and reaching remote areas. They will greatly improve our mobility and ensure a timely response to the urgent needs of the children and women we serve. Currently, we spend significantly on transportation due to the lack of our own vehicles. Your support will help us respond faster, reach farther, and make a greater impact.

FUND A BUS PROJECT – $18,000

We continue to grow in number both at our shelters and among the children attending our Street Children programs. With your support, we’ll be able to transport children to the drop-in centre, schools, and other essential programs such as Re-settlements. Thank you for considering this special project!