Welcome to Uganda Rural Fund USA, Inc. (URF|USA)

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URF|USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-charity (Tax ID: 20-4118165) founded in 2005. We are an international and grassroots Community Based Organization that exists on non-political, non-denominational, and non-sectarian principles. Our vision is based upon bringing together all interested individuals and groups to join our efforts in ensuring that AIDS orphans, needy children, and marginalized communities (especially those most affected by the AIDS epidemic) are empowered and reintegrated into society as we develop and maintain thriving, productive, and sustainable communities.    

Why We Exist

Uganda Rural Fund focuses on the creation of educational and sustainable development opportunities for orphans, impoverished youth, and women in Uganda's rural communities. The principal philosophy behind URF's mission is about believing that a better life is possible. We seek grassroots solutions to local challenges in an effort to help people help themselves.

What We Do:

Through our partner, Uganda Rural Community Support Foundation, a community based organisation, we support the Nazareth Children's Home, after-school program, women empowerment, youth leadership and community engagement, chicken project, piggery project, and community outreach. The Hope Integrated Academy is an education initiative involving secondary school curriculum, vocational training programs, a community library, computer center (with free Internet services), entrepreneurship and leadership center, a science center with laboratories, youth resource center, and a medical clinic.

Breaking News:
URF was featured on Public Radio in Virginia. Listen to the Interview(mp3)
The Hope Academy opened on May 26th with 40 students in grades 8-10. Needs: $2000 to finish a classroom.  $500 a teacher's salary a semester. Any contribution makes a difference. Click here to see other ways you can help

Nominate URF's Chicken for Chicken Project on Members Project. Your nomination = money for chicken projects for orphans and women in Uganda. Chickens for Chickens will provide rural families with the resources to sustain chicken farms for food and income.

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