Welcome to Abaana Ministries Uganda Limited (AMUL)! Here in Uganda, we are very grateful to all the sponsors and donors who play such a vital role in our work of reaching out to vulnerable children and communities. Abaana Ministries Uganda is a registered non–profit organisation that plays a role alongside the government and other development agencies in addressing poverty–related issues, primarily through promoting access to education and supporting street–connected children. Abaana (meaning ‘children’ in Luganda) emphasises faith–based, holistic care for each child within the context of the child’s family and community. Abaana Uganda’s head office is in Kito, Wakiso District, with projects in eight districts, and partners with many other agencies and government offices in its interventions.
Legal Information
· Abaana Ministries is a registered NGO – FORR79492485NB
· Permit number (issued 13th March 2024, valid for five years) – FORP74092485NB
· Company limited by guarantee number 98523
Latest news Dec 2025
Choir 3
The Choir of 3 children enjoyed the Scripture Union camp for the first time. The children were very happy about this great opportunity for transformation. Choir one and two had a powerful camp at Abaana Guest house. Each child received the solar lamp to enable use while at home.
UK Teams and the Building Project
We were delighted to host a team 7 teams in arow this year. The team from Northern Ireland and England visited for two weeks each in Uganda. They did amazing projects and touched lives, including mural painting, games and songs with children, teaching training, and helping to paint, build latrines, kitchens, and nursery school as well as participating in the street reach activities with the street children and visiting New Life Home. We are grateful for their time, donations, and love!
I feel so happy to see our school, especially the classrooms, looking very clean and beautiful. Before, we used to sit and write on dusty desks because the walls were rough and produced a lot of dust, making our classrooms dirty. Our uniforms and books often got dirty from the dust on the walls. But now, I’m so happy that this problem has been solved through painting by the Team. Thank you for beautifying our school’ says a pupil at Arise and Shine Primary School in Pallisa District.
Gillian and Eliane made a significant contribution to the construction of the Prince of Peace Nursery Block, and their visit was to open and commission the building.
The Umoja team painted Arise and Shine Primary School and organized children’s activities.
The Newton Breda Church team renovated the kitchen and water harvesting system at Dr. Andrew McAvoy School in Northern Uganda, painted murals, and facilitated activities for children.
Archbishop Holgate High School painted Kisole Baptist School,
Mullabrack team constructed a nursery, a drainable latrine, and a kitchen at Atukubui Primary School in Ngora district in Eastern Uganda, and Painted Buyobe Primary school in central Uganda, along with organizing activities and home visits.
The Rainey Endowed team built two latrines and a kitchen at Rainey Summit View School in Ngora District while providing lessons and children’s activities.
The Belfast High School (BHS) team painted Lweza Primary School, donated items like footballs and books, and conducted community outreach, visiting NLH and St. Julian Schools.
Abaana supports over 1800 children in the 8 districts of Uganda, providing them with school fees, scholastic materials, and other resources to enable them stay at school and break the cycle of poverty.
Amiri, one of the sponsored children who completed his training in diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology, has this to say:
I joined the sponsorship program in 2009 while I was in primary two at Arise and Shine Primary School in Pallisa, and I have benefited from the program for the past 16 years. My parents could not afford my school fees, and despite being intelligent, my future was at risk until Abaana came in to support me. I am incredibly grateful for everything Abaana has done for me. Without their help, I would not have had the opportunity to attend good schools and achieve my diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology. I am forever thankful for the love, support, and grace that have been extended to me. My life is significantly better because Abaana came into it.
Education is more than learning; it is a pathway out of poverty. When a child is given this opportunity and supported to stay in school, it not only restores hope but also rewrites futures. Supporting the education of both boys and girls helps break cycles of hardship, strengthens families, and empowers communities to rise. One child’s journey can impact numerous lives, creating lasting change that extends far beyond the classroom and contributes to a stronger nation.
Education and School Support
St. Mary’s Primary School in Pallisa received a generous donation of 105 desks to enhance the pupils’ learning experience. This donation has greatly benefited the school, as many pupils previously did not have proper seating. With the new desks now in place, children have comfortable and dedicated space to sit and write during class. What was once a source of frustration for many pupils transformed into an exciting change. The children are now eager to attend school, looking forward to using the new furniture in their classrooms.
184 teachers were trained across the North, Central, and East regions as part of the teacher refresher training program. These training sessions have helped enhance the skills and effectiveness of teachers, contributing to the overall improvement of teaching and learning in the schools. The three–day refresher training program equips teachers with 21st–century Pedagogy Skills to excel in their roles. The training, which took place at the school level, benefited 184 teachers across the three regions.
The Jolly Phonics Training for ECD teachers in Central and Ayilla has provided educators with essential tools to enhance reading, spelling, and literacy outcomes for young learners. School support, supervision, and monitoring & and attendance monitoring of sponsored children
New Life Home
New Life Home is a transitional residence for former street boys, providing them with psychosocial support, education, and rehabilitation before reintegrating them into their families. New Life Home continues to be a safe space for these children. This year, it has been truly inspiring to witness the boys’ holistic transformation. They participated in various life skills training programs, attended Christian camps, and enjoyed memorable moments with visiting teams. Joel, who was rescued from the streets of Kampala, shared his thoughts:
I was abandoned by my mother when I was very young, and an organization took me in before placing me with an adoptive family. Unfortunately, I was mistreated in that family, which led me to run away to the streets of Kampala. Life on the streets was extremely difficult; I faced harsh conditions, such as sleeping in the cold, being mistreated by older boys, and struggling to find food. One day, Abaana rescued me and brought me to New Life Homes, where I receive everything, a child needs. I love that I can go to school as well as train in different skills. My dream is to become a professional footballer and a mechanic in the future. Thank you so much for giving me hope and a brighter future. May God bless you.
Summary of projects / locations of work
Abaana Uganda currently runs the following projects:
New Life Homes – New Life Homes is a licenced temporary children’s home in Uganda where street–connected children can receive Christian care and counsel, as well as have their physical needs, such as food and clothing, met. Boys are reconciled to their families as soon as possible, and the ultimate aim is that each boy would have a safe and healthy long–term home situation. Each boy that is registered receives ongoing sponsorship support in their Primary, Secondary and tertiary education.
Sponsorship – Abaana provides sponsorship to over 1,900 children from pre–primary to tertiary level who would otherwise be unable to attend or complete school. Fees are provided, as well as the provision of basics such as uniforms and scholastic materials. Special projects such as the distribution of sanitary pads and Christian teaching, including access to a Scripture Union/Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) camp, are part of interventions so that each sponsored child is helped holistically. Abaana staff regularly visit the schools to ensure that the children are getting relevant support and help with special needs, such as medical cases, where possible.
Education and School Support – In addition to sponsorship, Abaana has built 17 primary schools in various districts – Busia, Amuru, Mayuge, Mukono, Kampala, Kayunga, Ngora, and Pallisa. Abaana supports education in low–income communities primarily by building classrooms and other buildings so that the infrastructure is in place for each school to effectively provide education in the community. Abaana also builds capacity in the schools to improve standards by training school leadership, providing resources such as textbooks and monitoring the school in various areas.
Teams – Abaana Uganda provides opportunities for people to come on short–term teams to Uganda to engage in activities related to Abaana’s work with vulnerable children. Please refer to the main Abaana UK website pages if you are based outside of Uganda and interested in joining the work on such a team – you are most welcome.
Partnerships – Abaana also works with other organisations in a variety of ways, mainly through street children outreach activities and also being a conduit for support for other projects. Through this, Abaana supports many more vulnerable children who are part of other agencies and is always interested in establishing new partnerships with like–minded organisations to share resources and network more effectively. Abaana is a member of CRANE (Children at Risk Action Network) and the national NGO forum, as well as registered with each district in which it operates.
Choir – Abaana has sent three children’s choirs to UK and Ireland, in 2017, 2019 and 2024. The 4–month tours showcase the work Abaana does in low–income communities and give an opportunity for current and potential sponsors to connect with Uganda through song, dance and testimony. Over 1,500 new sponsors have signed up to support children’s education because of these choir tours.
Guesthouse
Abaana Ministries Uganda has a guesthouse used primarily by visiting teams and volunteers but is open for anyone who would like a quiet, homely, peaceful place to stay with delicious continental and local dishes. We particularly welcome other organisations or companies who would like to run conferences or workshops in a serene environment, with a meeting room, sheltered veranda, and a large garden available for various group activities. Please contact us at guesthouse@abaana.org.ug or 0773–748819 for more information.
Our Physical Address – Abaana Ministries Uganda is based in Kito village, Kira Town Council. From Kira town council, take the tarmac road at Kira Primary School and continue for around 1.5 kilometres. At the first (small) crossroads, at a large signpost for Abaana Guesthouse and Office, take a right (the road is called Kagimu Close). Take the next right, and the Abaana office gate is straight ahead. You can also look for ‘Abaana Guesthouse’ on Googlemaps.
Phone and email contacts
Landline: 0393–266076
Whatsapp/phone (also mobile money): 0773 748038
Email: admin@abaana.org.ug or office@abaana.org.ug
To give to Abaana
Abaana relies on donations to serve vulnerable children in Uganda. Should you be interested in supporting our work, please get in touch with us for banking or mobile money details for monetary assistance or email us at the contacts above for any donations in kind. Thank you.
List of Directors
Abaana Ministries Uganda has seven company members/directors: Mr Julius Ananura (Chairperson); Mr Scott Baxter (the Abaana founder); Mrs Bibian Muganguzi (Secretary); Mr Ambrose Hans Ahanga; Mr John Nsamba; Mr Wilberforce Ssempijja, Mr Ivan Jonah Muwaya, Mrs Esther Kusiima. The Directors provide direction, accountability and oversight of the operations of Abaana Ministries Uganda.
Disclaimer related to Abaana Ministries’ sponsorship scheme
Abaana Ministries Limited is a registered company limited by guarantee and NGO in Uganda. Our mission is to work with communities to address the holistic needs of vulnerable children, particularly in education. It has come to our notice that some individuals are claiming that sponsorship is available for people who pay money to a certain mobile money number. This is categorically untrue. Abaana’s sponsorship scheme is attached to identified primary schools with which Abaana partners and there is a system of identifying needy children within those communities. Moreover, NO MONEY is required in this process. Abaana Ministries will never ask people to pay money to secure sponsorship and anyone involved in this act is acting fraudulently and completely outside of Abaana Ministries’ authority. Anyone who pays money to access a service offered from Abaana Ministries does so entirely at their own risk.