Currently only only three staff members,a teacher, cook and the head matron provide food, medical care, shelter and the love of Jesus for about 55 very needy children ages 5 through 13.
Built and sustained by a very few faithful friends of the native born founder, Patrick Kalende, efforts to obtain help from larger organizations have been thwarted due to the fact that northern Uganda has been the main focus of refugee relief.
Since the Ark is relatively new and in the early stages of organization and construction, funding is desperately needed to provide the basics of food, shelter and medical care.
In the Fall of 2008 Patrick and one friend funded the construction of the living quarters and kitchen, and began building a school house with hand made bricks. As of now they are trying to finish framing in the roof and attaching the corrigated steel to enclose it. The goal for the orphanage is to become self-sufficient and sustainable economically.
Not far from the orphanage is a rented farming plot which is being cultivating with hopes to not only supply the children with fresh organic produce, but to sell at the local market for a bit of income. Seeds were provided from Burpee Seeds through a donation from G.A.I.N.(Campus Crusade for Christ Int'l Aid Organization)
Friends and supporters of the Ark are located in the Lancaster, Pa area and attend various churches. Breakout Ministries became a significant contributor to the Ark Orphanage in 2011 after meeting with Patrick on his last visit to America in 2010. In April 2011 a pastoral team from Breakout ministries visited Uganda to assess their needs.
Funds are urgently needed to drill a well so that the orphanage can provide fresh, clean water for the children. They are currently walking 3 km 3 times a day to acquire unsafe water from a local source.Please consider how you may assist in this critical need. ($6,000-$8,000)
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