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Rebuilding Villages and Restoring Hope in Kenya and Uganda

Health Care

Access to a health clinic means a young mother can have her baby immunized to prevent him or her from becoming ill, and that the occurrence of malaria drops 253% in one year. This success is due to the public health initiatives by clinic staff. read more

Education

When girls thrive, a country thrives. Women are central to the health of families and communities. Each year of primary education that a girl receives lowers the rate of infant mortality and improves her earning capacity (up to 20%). read more

Economic Sustainability

The key to success in business is training and interest-free loans. Basic training in business and record-keeping, combined with small, interest-free loans, enable men and women to develop successful businesses that support their families. read more
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Make a Difference with Family to Family Sponsorship

This unique program employs a holistic approach. Families enrolled in this program and living in deep poverty in Uganda are able to provide a stable, healthy environment for their children. The whole family has access to resources related to parenting, health care and business, and one child per family attends a private school. Together, all members of the family work to build a sustainable future.

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Annual Founders Event – Thursday, October 24, 2019

Give Us Wings Annual Founders Event! Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM Securian Club at CHS Field, Saint Paul CHS Field is conveniently located off of I-94 and HWY 52 at 360 Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 SCROLL TO BOTTOM TO RSVP (by Oct. 16) To show … Read More

Give to the Max Day is Nov. 14, 2019!

Please donate to Give Us Wings this year on Give to the Max Day!   The final countdown to Give to the Max Day is on! November 14, 2019. As you decide where to make donations on this special day of giving in Minnesota, please consider making a donation to … Read More

Give Us Wings Boutique Pop-ups!

We are pleased to have been invited to the following Fair Trade Sales. Come find us and shop at our Give Us Wings Boutique featuring lovely items from African artists! NOVEMBER 2: The World Jubilee: Fair Trade Market Colonial Church 6200 Colonial Way Edina, MN 55436 Saturday, November 2, 2019 … Read More

Live Jazz at Founders Event

We are so fortunate to have these three talented musicians perform for us at our Founders Event on Thursday, October 24.    Learn more about Batume on Drums, Tom Lewis on Bass, and Ted Godbout on Keyboard. Batume Born on the Southside of Chicago, Batume studied drums with Chicago’s Regal … Read More

MISSION
Encourage, support and partner with people living in extreme poverty in Uganda as they transform their lives and become self-sufficient through greater access to quality health care, education and economic opportunities.
“Participating in the Family to Family program turned our focus in heart, mind, and body, outward from our family to the world beyond our doors.” — Jered W.J.

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Give Us Wings works with the poorest of the poor in forgotten villages in Kenya and Uganda. We are committed to providing the resources and support to empower people to overcome poverty and to become self-sufficient. Join us! We are making a big difference in the lives of many people and there are many ways you can be involved.

  • Attend an Event
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  • Volunteer in the U.S.
  • Serving Directly in Africa
  • Financial Donations
  • Gifts of Joy
  • Family to Family Sponsorship
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    "Right after I gave birth to my twins I was suffering. I had no money to pay my rent and could not even afford food. Then someone told me about Give Us Wings. They have given me so much support with business grants, loans and education. My family's life has changed."
    – Judith, Hera Women’s Group, Tororo

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