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Mission

AROH USA is an American non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2006 to support AROH-Uganda which operates two schools, a health clinic, a women's micro-finance program, and provides ongoing community support in the outlying districts of Jinja, Uganda. AROH stands for Aim for Restoration Of Hope.

History and Where We Are Now

AROH-Uganda was founded in Uganda in 2000 by Ronald Mugabi, who is the current Director of AROH.
 
Both organizations' mission is to help the children of the villages around Ronald's hometown support themselves as they grow up to be adults. The majority of the children AROH helps are afflicted with HIV/AIDS.
 
AROH currently runs two schools in Wairaka (Divine Hope) and Magadda (St. Paul's); assists with an orphanage in the village of Kiboyo; and has completed
the construction of two orphanage buildings and a health center in Magadda. (See the Opening Celebration photos on Flickr.) The charity also assists with the education of teenagers through a small computer training school and funds classes for local women to train in skills such as manufacturing clothing as well as arts and crafts. A micro-finance program for women is in development.
 
From a grassroots level, our work in fundraising ensures over 80% of the money we collect goes to the children and the families served by AROH-Uganda. The remaining 20% of our fundraising efforts pays for teachers and administrative staff salaries. Over $120,000 has been raised. If you can help, no matter how small the donation, it would be appreciated by all the kids and families of AROH.
 
AROH-USA staff work for the benefit of all in AROH in our free time. All of the work we do for AROH is done for no financial gain. We all just want to help others.


PLEASE NOTE: Our old website at aroh-usa.com crashed recently. We are in the process of building this new site -- please excuse our appearance while we are under construction. The old site is still visible through the wonders of the "Wayback Machine" at
http://web.archive.org/web/20080601230106/http://aroh-usa.com/default.aspx if you would like more detailed immediate information. Thanks for your understanding!

Recent News

  • AROH Women's Empowerment Project Features in Peace Corps' Volunteer Stories
    The AROH Women's Empowerment Project was recently featured in Peace Corps Uganda's "Volunteer Stories" when AROH's Peace Corps Volunteer, Lisa Flynn, submitted her "Success Story."

    Excerpted from the article: " 'I nicknamed my goat Bakuseka Majja* and now I have many new friends from different villages because of this goat project.'
    -- Mwandha Zalika (Member of AROH Women's Empowerment Project)

    *Bakuseka Majja. This Lusoga proverb translates to mean, 'Although in the beginning people may harshly laugh with skepticism at my endeavors, I will succeed and prove them wrong.'

    I chose this quote because it summarizes the group consciousness provoked from this project. I believe the hearts and minds of the women have opened towards pride, perseverance and friendship."

    Read the full article, "Goats for Prosperity," here!

    Posted Nov 6, 2011 6:16 PM by Heather McConnell
  • AROH Women Making Unique Quilts
    AROH_Quilt_Detail
    We have some exciting news. Lisa Flynn, who is a Peace Corps volunteer working with the women of AROH, reports that they have started to create some beautiful sewing projects, including some unique, hand-made quilts. Most of the fabrics are found only in Africa so these are truly one-of-a-kind.

    The women have been using the profits from the sale of these quilts in local markets in Jinja to pay for school fees, cover medical costs, and to buy more nutritious foods for their families. They are hoping to expand their markets as they gain skill and speed in crafting the quilts.

    If you are interested in buying one of these quilts ($35 each) and helping to support the women and their families, please e-mail us to let us know. Alan Locke will be traveling to Uganda in November and has volunteered to bring back as many as he can. If there are too many, other arrangements can be made.

    Here are a few more pictures for your enjoyment:






    Kale!

    Posted Oct 2, 2011 7:27 PM by Heather McConnell
  • Donation for New Toilet Block at St. Paul's
    Construction for the new and permanent school for St. Paul's is beginning. Ronald let us know that funds were needed to start work on the toilet block for the new school. The old school location has proven to be unworkable due to its proximity to the clinic. (Clinic personnel were concerned that patients would be disturbed by the noise from the school, and government officials confirmed that the permanent school location would need to be physically further than the current temporary location of the school.) Some funds have been raised and sent over for the toilet block and we are waiting for further details from Ronald as to whether more are needed and how soon.
    Posted Sep 12, 2011 8:08 PM by Heather McConnell
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