GLOBAL MISSIONS
Ayinza
We believe Christ-followers have a local and global obligation to care for children who have been abused, abandoned, orphaned, or neglected. Uganda, Africa is where God has focused our initial global reach to care for children who are at risk.
Child Sponsorship
Ayinza is partnered with Buyamba to help children from the village of Mpongo (site of the Ayinza project) get a head start on a good education by boarding at God Cares School in Kampala. Simultaneously we are partnering with the schools in Mpongo to raise the standard of education in the village. Currently there are 29 children including two university students, who are part of the Child Sponsorship program at God Cares. Child sponsorship is $35/month for education and $35/month for boarding. You can fully sponsor a child (covering education AND boarding for $70/month) or partially sponsor a child (covering education OR boarding for $35/month). If you'd like information about sponsoring a child, contact us.
Sponsored Children
Kevin
SPONSORED
Justine
SPONSORED
Grace
SPONSORED
Hope
SPONSORED
Esther
SPONSORED
Suzan
SPONSORED
Annet
SPONSORED
Emmanuel
SPONSORED
Mathias
SPONSORED
Tomas
SPONSORED
Israel
SPONSORED
Jonathan
SPONSORED
Prossy
SPONSORED
Oliver
SPONSORED
Moureen
SPONSORED
Sarah
SPONSORED
Bridgette
SPONSORED
Zaituni
SPONSORED
Noeline
SPONSORED
Wilberforce
SPONSORED
Robert
SPONSORED
George
SPONSORED
Shanita
SPONSORED
Edith
SPONSORED
Lamulah
SPONSORED
Leticia
SPONSORED
Allen
SPONSORED
Eve
SPONSORED
Serena
SPONSORED
Mourice
SPONSORED
The Ayinza Project
In 2012, a Bridge a Life team of 15 people traveled to Uganda. As a result of that trip, 25 acres of land was committed to Bridge a Life for the purpose of community development.
Over the years, as we have waited to attain land title, God has been preparing us to develop the acreage in the best way possible. Initially, we believed some of the land use should include a babies' home and children's village. However, after sending two teams a year to Uganda for many years, we have discovered that there are very few true orphans in Mpongo and, thankfully, they are all being cared for by family. This discovery, among others, has given us the time we needed to build relationships with the people of Mpongo, working alongside of them and allowing them to lead in the development of their own community. This time of waiting has also afforded us the opportunity to focus on vital programs that don't rely on brick and mortar, such as the School Lunch Program, Child Sponsorship Program, Agricultural Training, and Hygiene and Sanitation Initiative. We still believe that future land development will include a school, medical center, community center/church, and special needs/flexible housing for families. In the meantime, we will continue sending two teams a year to Mpongo for the purpose of providing Christ-centered hope for children with relational trauma through awareness and family support.
Engineering Ministries International
We are partnering with Engineering Ministries International (eMi) to develop a master plan and drawings for the 25+ acres of land that have been donated to Bridge a Life for the Ayinza Project. eMi is a worldwide Engineering ministry with an operating unit in East Africa www.emiea.org. eMi has facilitated many projects similar to Ayinza. Their reputation for quality Christ centered work is unparalleled!
Short Term Trips
Do you have an interest in serving in Uganda, Africa? Twice a year Bridge a Life trains and sends a team to the village of Mpongo. Trips are 10-14 days long and the purpose of each trip is contingent upon team members' giftedness and interest, as well as current needs of the community. Contact us to learn of upcoming trips.