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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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Latest News

21st Annual Celebration POSTPONED until SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

GIVE US WINGS 21ST ANNUAL CELEBRATION IMPORTANT UPDATE POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 19! UPDATED MARCH 12, 2020 1:44PM   As you are aware, news is constantly unfolding regarding new cases of COVID-19, in Minnesota and around the globe. Therefore, to avoid potential risks and with an abundance of caution, Give Us … Read More

Coronavirus Response

EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 UPDATE MARCH 12, 2020   As you are aware, news is constantly unfolding regarding new cases of COVID-19, in Minnesota and around the globe. Therefore, to avoid potential risks and with an abundance of caution, Give Us Wings has made the difficult but prudent … Read More

Silent Auction Items Sneak Peek!

Theaters! Museums! Dining! Shopping! Entertainment! and SO much more.   Here’s your Silent Auction Item Sneak Peek! Keep checking back. More items and gift cards are coming in every day and we plan to update this list periodically. The Silent Auction will be open from 5:30-7:00pm at our 21st Annual … Read More

Anjie Flowers Appointed as New Board Chair

  We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anjie Flowers as the new Chair of the Give Us Wings Board of Directors. I am very excited to serve as the next Board Chair of Give Us Wings International. It has been very rewarding to serve on this Board and … 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.

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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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