Our Story
Uganda is home to over 2 million orphans. AIDS has wiped out an entire generation of parents; forcing thousands of children to never receive an education, Parental Love and Care. No education. No job, No HOPE. In addition, Uganda is in the middle of a Global food crisis - the cost and availability food is very challenging right now so the need has never been greater. DCCO was started in 2017 by a young man who lived on the streets - Ssemanda Yusufu. Our mission is to bring these kids off of the streets and provide food, clean water, shelter, medication, education and a job to help them become self sustaining.
I remember and it’s like nightmare when I remember those days on the streets where we could not have hope for food, education, accommodation, medication and water! The battle was for all of us on the streets - no blankets no mattresses, no security BUT see what the Lord has done through our Facebook friends and family brick by brick one by one step by step we have reached this far where children are secure with food, clothes accommodations and the place where they can play from. Yes it’s small but it’s far better than streets which we used as our homes. Join us to thank God. God uses people and it’s you among the many who has built Divine CHILD CARE Orphanage. Let’s continue to join our hands together and we finish the Home of orphans.
Ssemanda Yusufu
Director, Divine Care Orphanage
Ssemanda Yusufu
Director, Divine Care Orphanage
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How you can help
We've setup up a new GofundMe to raise funds for food, medicine, education, clothes, and other needs. Please visit: gofund.me/64dcf0e5
The orphanage is funded by a collection of like minded folks who have a heart for orphans - the ministry is totally run on the free will offerings of generous souls who want to give these kids a hope and a future. The needs are endless - food, clothes, medicine, education and we welcome others to jump in and make a difference. Some of our faithful sponsors are selling products on Etsy with all proceeds going directly to the Orphanage. Please visit www.etsy.com/shop/hopegrowsnow to purchase some great holiday gifts including Scones, Jams, and various other products. Julie and Larry Voelz are selling Scone mixes in 3 wonderful flavors - Cranberry, Chocolate Chip, and Lemon for just $10.00 - a great gift for friends and family this holiday season. Gluten-free scone mixes are available for $12.00. Theresa and Mike Andre are selling a variety of delicious Jams and other products and have a heart to help these kids in need. If you have products you would consider selling to help us at the orphanage, please contact Yusufu Ssemanda on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/418674038902653
The orphanage is funded by a collection of like minded folks who have a heart for orphans - the ministry is totally run on the free will offerings of generous souls who want to give these kids a hope and a future. The needs are endless - food, clothes, medicine, education and we welcome others to jump in and make a difference. Some of our faithful sponsors are selling products on Etsy with all proceeds going directly to the Orphanage. Please visit www.etsy.com/shop/hopegrowsnow to purchase some great holiday gifts including Scones, Jams, and various other products. Julie and Larry Voelz are selling Scone mixes in 3 wonderful flavors - Cranberry, Chocolate Chip, and Lemon for just $10.00 - a great gift for friends and family this holiday season. Gluten-free scone mixes are available for $12.00. Theresa and Mike Andre are selling a variety of delicious Jams and other products and have a heart to help these kids in need. If you have products you would consider selling to help us at the orphanage, please contact Yusufu Ssemanda on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/418674038902653
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Check out the video that shows how God is moving in Uganda, and how to get involved. Jesus Christ is at the very center of all we do at Divine Child Care Orphanage. Jesus calls each one of us to go and make disciples and these kids need to know that God hasn't forgotten them. Discipleship and training in God's Word is an important focus of our ministry too as we seek to advance the Kingdom of God. 100% of the donations go directly to feeding, housing, and educating the children. We invite you to join us in this walk of faith to see what God will do in all of our hearts.
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2025 Orphanage Updates
Greetings DCCO friends and family! 2025 has been a busy year after the Christmas holiday party. We enjoyed some visitors who came to see us and spend some time and get to know the kids. The kids also enjoyed a special Easter celebration. Thanks to the sponsors who made this all possible, your support is invaluable. By God's grace and the generous support of our donors, the kids went back to school. Our kids really enjoy learning and growing and really need the school experience in order to escape the trap of poverty. One of our key goals is to educate the children, to ensure a bright future and prepare them for the road ahead.
Urgent Need: More funds are still needed to help provide on-going food, medical care, and education for the kids. We continue to run into food shortages that put the kids at risk.
It's important to note that our giving fluctuates considerably and we really need new sponsors to join us as we attempt to continue to meet all of the needs at the orphanage. We had a fence built around the property to keep the thieves off of the property and to bring added security and protection for all of the kids. Unfortunately food was stolen from the kitchen and it became a big problem that the fence was able to resolve. Thanks to our friends of the ministry that made this all possible.
Urgent Need: More funds are still needed to help provide on-going food, medical care, and education for the kids. We continue to run into food shortages that put the kids at risk.
It's important to note that our giving fluctuates considerably and we really need new sponsors to join us as we attempt to continue to meet all of the needs at the orphanage. We had a fence built around the property to keep the thieves off of the property and to bring added security and protection for all of the kids. Unfortunately food was stolen from the kitchen and it became a big problem that the fence was able to resolve. Thanks to our friends of the ministry that made this all possible.
Current Needs
Ongoing monthly food and supplies needed for 30 children and 4 adults cost $925. In addition, there are monthly costs for gasoline, Motorcycle maintenance, health care, livestock care, and clothing. School Tuition for 30 children quarterly is $1,410. We are also adding a fence to the property due to add extra protection for the kids and the equipment - anything you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Completing the building of our fence with plastering is DESPERATELY needed in order to prevent rain water from destroying it . Unfortunately, the rains are causing the fence to experience erosion. The need is for cement, plaster sand, labour, stones and transport for our materials to our site - total cost: $1,552.00. Please visit: gofund.me/64dcf0e5
Completing the building of our fence with plastering is DESPERATELY needed in order to prevent rain water from destroying it . Unfortunately, the rains are causing the fence to experience erosion. The need is for cement, plaster sand, labour, stones and transport for our materials to our site - total cost: $1,552.00. Please visit: gofund.me/64dcf0e5
