Provide Humanitarian Care and Support
for children in Immediate Need
of Food, Clothing, and Bedding
All donated items will be purchased in local, Ugandan markets and then delivered to each child by their Ugandan social worker

Humanitarian Help Needed!!

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda, then personally delivered to each child.

Zziwa Steven Alimanzani

​Steven (age 15) is in Secondary 1 (like 8th grade).  He is a social, cooperative and energetic young man who loves to learn new things.  His favorite subject is science and his career ambition is to become a doctor.  He is a single orphan as his father passed many years ago.  His mother works as a maid to provide a subsistence income for Steven and older brother.

Steven Posho​​ (Grits), 55 lbs

$40.00

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Steven ONE Chicken and Rice Holiday Family Dinner

$25.00

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Provide a hot, nutritious holiday family meal of chicken and rice for an HIV/AIDS orphan or vulnerable child and their family

Steven Goat Donation

$60.00

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Steven $10 Donation For Secondary Textbooks for 2021

$10.00

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100 provides 7 Secondary textbooks: Math, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, English, Social Studies. $100 still needed.

Items already provided to Steven by generous donors:

Mattress, Sheets, Blanket, Net,
Posho,  Beans, & 2020 Textbooks

Namugolya Edith

 Edith (age 14) is a lovely and jolly girl!  She is in Secondary 1 (like 8th grade).  Her father has passed away, and she lives with her mother, sister and grandmother.  Her responsibilities at home include fetching firewood. Edith enjoys going to school, especially mathematics and science.  She hopes to become a doctor!

Edith is in need of a Humanitarian Sponsor.  We invite you to consider becoming Edith's Humanitarian Sponsor.  You can provide her with food, clothing, bedding, textbooks, sanitary pads, extra medical care and a family holiday Chicken Dinner throughout the year for $35/month.

Edith Posho​​ Grits (55 lbs.)

$40.00

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Edith Beans Donation

$25.00

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Items already provided to Edith by generous donors:

Goat, Mattress, Sheets, Blanket, Mosquito Net,
​Sanitary Pads (2020) & Textbooks (2020)

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Kirabo Catherine

Catherine is a humble 16-year-old girl who  is in Secondary 3 (like 10th grade.  She loves school.  Her favorite subject is math and she aims to become a doctor and work in the medical field.   She and her parents live in her uncles home, and she boards at school during the term.  Her family lives off of the garden they grow, both for food for the family and selling extra produce at the local market.  Catherine currently needs a Humanitarian Sponsor, as do all the students on this Immediate Needs page.

Catherine Posho (Grits) Donation (55 lbs.)

$40.00

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Catherine Beans Donation (22 lbs.)

$25.00

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Catherine $10 Textbook Donation for 2021

$10.00

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$100 provides 7 Secondary textbooks: Math, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, English, Social Studies. $100 still needed.

Items already provided to Jonathan by generous donors:

Mattress, Sheets, Blanket, Clothing,
Mosquito Net, Posho & Beans  & Textbooks,
​Holiday Chicken Dinner

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Nabaweesi Angel

Angel (age 21) will be completing her a vocational tailoring program within the next year.  She also loves the subjects of Commerce and Accounting and hopes to have her own tailoring business.  Her father passed away when she was young, and she stays with her elderly grandmother during school breaks.  She has worked hard in school for many years and is excited to almost have completed her education.  You can help Angel on the last lap!!  She needs bedding, food, sanitary pads and a goat or two.

Angel Posho (Grits) Donation

$40.00

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Angel Mattress Donation

$30.00

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Angel Sheets Donation

$25.00

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Angel Sanitary Pads & Laundry Soap (12 mo.)

$30.00

Add to Cart

For young women, access to sanitary pads means even more than improved hygiene. This scarce resource increases their confidence to consistently attend school and means they are allowed to take exams.

Angel ONE Chicken and Rice Holiday Family Dinner

$25.00

Add to Cart

Provide a hot, nutritious holiday family meal of chicken and rice for an HIV/AIDS orphan or vulnerable child and their family

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Items already provided to Angel by generous donors:

Posho & Beans, 2020 textbooks, Clothing, 

Nakintu Christine

Christine (age 16) is in Secondary 3 (like 10th grade). She and her mother live in her aunt’s home small home. Christine is a charming young woman who loves music, athletics and friends. She loves math and hopes to become a doctor. Christine is also in need of an Humanitarian Sponsor.  If you are able, please click the link to set this up.

Christine Posho (Grits) Donation (55 lbs.)

$40.00

Add to Cart

Christine Beans Donation (22 lbs.)

$25.00

Add to Cart

Christine ONE Chicken and Rice Holiday Family Dinner

$25.00

Add to Cart

Provide a hot, nutritious holiday family meal of chicken and rice for ONE HIV/AIDS orphan or vulnerable child and their family

Christine $10 Secondary Textbook Donation for 2021

$10.00

Add to Cart

$100 provides 7 Secondary textbooks: Math, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, English, Social Studies. $100 still needed.

Items already provided to Christine by generous donors:

Mattress, Blanket, Sheets, Mosquito Net,
​Posho & Beans, Clothing, Sanitary Pads,
Textbooks & Holiday Chicken Dinner

Ajambo Naomi

Naomi is 16 years old and in Secondary 3 (like 10th grade).  She is a cheerful young woman despite struggling with a very challenging and poor home life.  She is social, loves her friends and looks forward to the future.  

Naomi ONE Chicken and Rice Holiday Family Dinner

$25.00

Add to Cart

Provide a hot, nutritious holiday family meal of chicken and rice for ONE HIV/AIDS orphan or vulnerable child and their family

Naomi Posho (Grits) Donation (55 lbs.)

$40.00

Add to Cart

Edith Beans Donation

$25.00

Add to Cart

Naomi - $10 Secondary Textbook Donation for 2021

$10.00

Add to Cart

$100 provides 7 Secondary textbooks: Math, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, English, Social Studies.

$100 still needed.

 Items already provided to Naomi by generous donors:

Mattress, Blanket, Sheets, Net, Posho,
Clothing, Textbooks & a goat!

Sseganyi Sam

Sam (age 12) is in Primary 6. He is doing very well in school and his favorite subject is science. He hopes to become a doctor. He, his mother, and his extended family all live in his grandparents in their small rural village home. He helps with chores at home such as gathering wood for the cooking fires and fetching water, often over a mile away. Sam is also in need of a Humanitarian Sponsor.  If you are able, please click the link to set this up.

Sam Clothing Donation

$60.00

Add to Cart

Sam $10 Textbooks Donation

$10.00

Add to Cart

$50 provides 4 Primary textbooks: Math, Science, English & Social Studies. $50 still needed

 Items already provided to Sam by generous donors:

Goats, Mattress, Sheets, Blanket,
and Mosquito Net

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​Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!

The Children below have recently received
​all needed humanitarian care items.
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​All donated items were purchased locally in Uganda, then personally delivered to each child.

Lutaaya Patrick

​Patrick is 7 years old and is in Primary 1.  He is a happy, energetic young boy with a grand smile!  He loves learning to read and wants to become a teacher.    He is a double orphan (both of his parents are deceased) and lives with his grandmother who cannot work but does raise vegetables in the garden.  He and his grandmother could really use a goat to begin a goat breeding income project.   

Patrick has an educational sponsor, so he is now in school. You can help Patrick and his school performance all year by becoming his  Humanitarian Sponsor  and providing him with needed basic humanitarian care!    See the link for more information and to sign up if you are able to help Patrick.

Items already provided to Patrick by generous donors:

Mattress, Sheets, Blanket,
Mosquito Net, Clothing, Posho, Beans & Textbooks

All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda, 
then personally delivered to each child.

Namutovu Bridget

Bridget is a lovely little girl, age 12, in Primary 4.  She was taken in by one of her school teachers, Ms. Rebecca, when her father passed away and her mother became too sick to care for her needs.  Bridget enjoys all athletics and is a wonderful student at school.  She fetches water and helps wash clothes at home.   Your support of food, clothing and textbooks can help her to be successful in school. ​ 

Items already provided to Bridget by generous donors:

Mosquito Net, Sheets, Clothing, Posho,
Beans & Textbooks

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

Bangi Zam

​Zam is a 12-year-old girl in Primary 5.  She is a quiet, smart and kind girl.  She loves to smile and make new friends.  She is always caring for those around her and is very generous.  Her father has died and her mother is very sick (HIV/AIDS) and cannot earn money for basic needs.  Zam is often in poor health due to lack of basic humanitarian care.  She recently fell sick and is still struggling with ths illness.  She would like to be a nurse so she can care for the sick people in her village.  

Items already provided to Zam by generous donors:

Mattress, Sheets, Blanket, Mosquito Net,
Clothing, ​Posho, Beans, Sanitary Pads,
​Goat & Textbooks

Ssemuyaga Israel

Israel is almost 9 years old and in Primary 3.  His favorite subjects is math, and he hopes to become a teacher. He and his sister live with their elderly blind great-grandmother, since their father is deceased and their mother is not in the home since she is very ill with HIV/AIDS.  His household is quite poor, consisting of three aunts and about 10 cousins - most of who do not attend school.  Your help for Israel in providing clothing, food and textbooks will help him perform well in school and achieve his dream of becoming a teacher to help support his family.  

All needed care items have now been provided to Israel by generous donors:

A New Mattress, Blanket, Sheets,
​ Mosquito Net, Clothing, Posho, Beans,
​a Goat & Textbooks

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

Nakyeyune Florence

​Florence is 8 years old and in Primary 3.  Her favorite subject is Science and she hopes to become a teacher.  She is  being  raised by her grandmother who grows food in the garden but cannot work.  Florence is in need of a few more humanitarian care items.  Thank you for reaching out and helping to support her in her education.

All needed care items have now been provided to Florence by generous donors:

Mattress, sheets, blanket, net, clothing, goat
​posho (corn grits), beans & Textbooks

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Latavia Nagawa

Latavia is a spunky, social girl who adores school and works hard to earn good grades.  She is joyful and bright, and never hesitates to run over to our van to greet us, take our hands, and lead us around, introducing us to people and showing us her classroom and home.  She excels in English, and is quite fluent and talkative.  Her teachers say that she is bold!  Latavia is a single orphan, as her father has passed away.  Both Latavia and her mother are HIV positive and are both struggle to stay healthy.  Latavia's mother is a determined woman (we see where Latavia gets her drive for life!) and even though she is weakened by her sickness, she is asking for the opportunity to work and provide for her children.  

Mother's Vegetable Stand Project is now FULLY Funded!!

Latavia's mother, Jalia, asked for the opportunity to work to support her family.  She researched work options and proposed a plan to build and run a roadside fruit and vegetable stand.  These types of small businesses are very common in Uganda, and as Latavia's family lives near a large main road, we are excited to be able to help support Jalia in her desire to work.  

Thank you to all of the donors who have made this possible!!

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Wasswa Trevis

​Trevis is 9 years old.  He has just started school and is in the Kindergarten class (yes, Kindergarten!).  He doesn't mind being with the younger children as he is now happy to be learning his letters and hopes to read soon. He is a single orphan living with his single mother and two younger siblings who are not in school.  Before being  sponsored, he was severely malnourished, small and ill.  The change in Trevis in just one year has been amazing!   Please help us continue to provide the greatly needed humanitarian support for Trevis and his family.

Trevis has an educational sponsor, so he is now in school.  However, Trevis is in need of a Humanitarian Sponsor to ensure that his humanitarian needs are met throughout the year.  See the link for more information and to sign up if you are able to help Trevis.

All needed care items have now been provided to Trevis by generous donors:

A Mattress, Blanket, Sheets, Mosquito Net,
​Clothing, Posho, Beans & Goat

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda, 
then personally delivered to each child.

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Namataka Meridah

​Meridah is 13 years old, loves to sing and is dedicated to her schooling.  She is thrilled to now be in Primary 5, even though she is older than many of her peers.  She is a double orphan, given that both parents died when she was young.  She has been raised by her grandmother who grows food in the garden but cannot work.   Meridah's favorite subject is English and she would like to become  a doctor.   She needs just a few more humanitarian care items to help her do well in school.

All needed care items have now been provided to Meridah by generous donors:

A Mattress, Blanket, Sheets, Mosquito Net, 
Clothing, Posho, 20 lbs. Dry Beans & Textbooks

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda, 
then personally delivered to each child.

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Abdallah Matovu

Matovu is a polite young 11-year old boy in Primary 4.  His village recognizes him as a humble boy, an admired attribute.  His favorite subject is English and he hopes to be a teacher.  His father passed away when he was young.  He and his mother, whose health has been poor, live with his elderly grandmother.  Abdallah helps to tend their small garden and bring water for cooking and washing.  Matovu would greatly benefit from any donations, as his family circumstances are fragile.  

All needed care items have now been provided to Abdallah by generous donors:

Blanket, Mattress, Sheets, Net, Clothing, Posho, Beans & Textbooks

All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda, 
then personally delivered to each child.

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Charity Nabusaayi

Charity is a lovely child who is "jolly and bright".  At 6 years old, she is in 1st Grade and her favorite subject is mathematics.  Charity loves jumping rope and helping her mother at home by washing utensils.  Charity is active in school and hope to become a  teacher!  

​Charity's education is sponsored by Abby, an 11 year-old girl in Colorado, who helps run Papaya Beads (a fundraiser for TRUE Africa) to earn the funds to pay Charity's school fees.

Absolutely ALL of Charity's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Mosquito Net, A Blanket, New Clothing,​ a Goat, A Mattress and ​a Bag of Posho

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Shibah Nakayiza

Shibah is a bright, social 9 year-old girl.  She is a single orphan (meaning that her father has passed away).  She lives with her mother who is a water hawker (her mother tries to sell water at a bus stop).  She hopes to become a nurse.   Please consider donating needed item(s) to Shibah!

Absolutely ALL of Shibah's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Goat, a Bag of Beans,
Clothing, a Blanket, and a Mattress

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Nusiyati Nakamya

Little Nusiyati is in Nursery Class.  She is shy at first, but when she gets comfortable she is quite social.  Nusiyati lives with her Grandmother who also cares for several other orphaned grandchildren.  She is one of our "most vulnerable" children, due to her home situation. Nusiyati is successful in school, and hopes to become a teacher.  Sending Nusiyati support will ensure that she has food and other basic needs met.

Absolutely ALL of Nusiyati's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Goat, a Bag of Posho Grits, a Blanket, and Matooke Bananas

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Timothy Kinuunu

Timothy is known as a cheerful boy who has a willingness to learn new things at school.  His father has passed away, leaving him a single orphan, and his mother is very sick with HIV/AIDS.  Timothy's mother is weak, but is able to manage a small garden to grow food for the family to eat.  At home, Timothy's responsibilities are to care for the family's domestic animals.  He is hard-working and always takes care of his mother and is a very active participant in class.  Timothy is an obedient student and enjoys mathematics.  For fun, he loves to play soccer.  Timothy would like to become a policeman, so he can "keep law and order."

Absolutely ALL of Timothy's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Goat, A Mosquito Net, New Clothing,
​Posho Grits, a Bag of Beans, Textbooks

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Gloria Nakimuli

Gloria is known as a smart girl who performs very well in her studies and is an active participant in class.  Gloria is in the 7th grade.  She is a giving girl, who always shares what she has with the other children.  Gloria's father has passed away, leaving her a single orphan, and her mother is very sick and weak from HIV/AIDS, so Gloria lives with her aged grandmother.  The mother and grandmother do their best to raise a garden, but the family has many orphaned children and grandchildren, and it is impossible to met the needs of the family, let alone pay for schooling for the children.  Thanks to a generous sponsor, Gloria is able to go to school every day, where she loves mathematics and singing.  Gloria is hard working and hopes to become a teacher!

Absolutely ALL of Gloria's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Bag of Rice and A Bag of Beans

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Minsi Jjuuko

Minsi is a jolly young boy who is in Nursery Class.  He loves soccer and math.  Minsi lives with his grandmother, as his mother has passed away.  His grandmother is very old and cannot meet the needs of the grandchildren living with her. Minsi loves school and wishes to become a teacher, like his own nursery teacher! 

Absolutely ALL of Minsi's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

Clothing, Mosquito Net,
​Posho Grits, and a Goat

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Jackie Babirye

Jackie is a small, quiet, disciplined girl who loves mathematics.  She greets everybody at school each day.  Her favorite activity is singing.  She hopes to become a mid-wife.  

Absolutely ALL of Jackie's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Goat and a Bag of Posho Grits

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Ashiraf Mugenyi

Adorable Ashiraf loves drawing and painting.  Ashiraf's father is dead and his mother's health is poor, so he lives with his Great-Grandmother.  He does many chores to try and help is Great Grandmother, such as fetching firewood and water, but his Great Grandmother is too old to be able to provide for Ashiraf and the many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren living in the household.  

Absolutely ALL of Ashiraf's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

Clothing, Matooke (Bananas),
Beans, and Rice

All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
then personally delivered to each child

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Richard Mayende

Richard is described as humble and polite by his teachers and village.  His mother has passed away, leaving him a single orphan.  His best subject in English and he hopes to become a teacher.  Richard loves attending school, but his lack of basic necessities makes it hard for him to focus on his studies.   

  Absolutely ALL of Richard's immediate needs
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Mattress, a Mosquito net, a blanket,
Posho Grits, a Goat, and A Bag of Beans

​All donated items are purchased locally in Uganda,
​then personally delivered to each child

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Docus Tumaru

Docus is a happy and obedient 9 year-old girl.  She loves skipping (jumping rope) and math.  She lives with her Aunt, along with twelve other family members.  The entire family lives off of what they can grow in their garden, but with so many family members to feed, there is no extra produce to sell at the market to earn money.  The gift of a goat will now allow Docus to start her own small business and earn an income.

  Absolutely ALL of Docus' immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Blanket, a Bag of Beans,
​Posho Grits, and a Goat

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda,
​then personally delivered to each child

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Peter Mulongo

Peter is a happy 13 year-old boy.  Peter is a double orphan, meaning that both of his parents have passed away.  He currently lives with an elderly village woman.  Peter is HIV positive, but through TRUE Africa sponsorship he receives all medications and care needed to keep him healthy.  Peter hopes to become an accountant.

Absolutely ALL of Peter's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A Goat, A Bag of Posho Grits,
A Mosquito Net and also
​Clothing, and Matooke Bananas

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda,
​then personally delivered to each child

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Mahad Kalungi

Mahad is en energetic and well-loved 10 year-old boy.  His father has passed away, making him a single orphan.  His mother is a water hawker (tries to sell water at a bus stop) and cannot make enough money to send her children to school.  Mahad is a stellar student and hopes to become a pilot.

  Absolutely ALL of Mahad's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

Posho Grits, A Bag of Beans, A Bag of Rice, Matooke Bananas,
and a Mosquito Net

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda,
​then personally delivered to each child

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Regena Nassuna

Regena is a friendly and hardworking little girl.  She is a single orphan, as her father has passed away.  Her favorite activities are drawing and singing.  She hopes to become a nurse!

Absolutely ALL of Regena's immediate needs 
have been provided by generous Donors! 

A bag of Posho, New Clothing,
​a Goat, ​and a Bag of Beans

​All donated items will be purchased locally in Uganda,
​then personally delivered to each child

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Papaya Beads is a fundraiser for TRUE Africa.  We work with a local woman, Esther, who rolls magazine and newspaper strips on a pin to create handmade paper beads.  She then strings the beads together to make beautiful necklaces!  We purchase our necklaces from Esther in Uganda, then bring the necklaces home.  We sell the necklaces to raise money for our education programs and care items for our sponsored children.  

​Absolutely 100% of the money raised through selling these necklaces goes straight to the cause.  
We volunteer our time to seel the necklaces and we do not keep any of the funds raised.