Every year in Uganda, over 40% of the population lives below the poverty line, and more than half of young children face multidimensional deprivation—lacking access to basic health care, nutrition, and education. Tragically, many families, overwhelmed by poverty, make the heartbreaking decision to send their children to orphanages—not because they are orphaned, but because it's the only way they see their child getting a meal, a school uniform, or a shot at a better future. This results in unnecessary family separation, emotional trauma, and a generational cycle of dependence on institutional care.
Our Village Uganda – Community Partnership (OVCP) was founded on the belief that families belong together. With deep roots in Christian values and a focus on empowerment, OVCP is walking alongside vulnerable families to help them stay whole. Instead of building more orphanages, they are building up communities—creating spaces where children can thrive within their own homes. Their Hands of Hope primary school is just one example of how education, healthcare, and mentorship can come together to restore dignity and offer lasting hope.
What makes Our Village Uganda’s approach so impactful is its commitment to sustainable, community-led transformation. With 28 acres of land, they’ve created not just buildings, but a vision—income-generating projects, adult education, and holistic support systems that equip families to care for themselves and each other. Rooted in relationships and grounded in God’s love, their model replaces dependency with dignity and isolation with belonging.
For Christian donors, ministry leaders, and decision-makers, OVCP presents a deeply faithful response to a pressing global issue. They are not just meeting needs—they are reflecting the heart of the Gospel by restoring families, equipping communities, and planting seeds of hope that can flourish for generations. Supporting this ministry means investing in a future where every child knows the love of a family and the hope of Christ.
Prayer Request:
Pray for God's provision and prosperity to overflow in Uganda, blessing families with hope, strength, and a future rooted in God's grace.
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The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 859928483RR0001RR0001).
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