Partnering with Families in Uganda as They Transform Their Lives
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.
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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%).
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Entrepreneurship and Livelihoods Development
Our program is designed to help end poverty, improve nutrition and food security and promote sustainable agriculture. We work to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth for our partners.
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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
You’re Invited! We hope you will join us on May 1 at the historic Machine Shop in Minneapolis for a celebration of the work that Give Us Wings is doing in Uganda. We’ll explore the theme “Healthy Communities, Healthy World,” hear inspirational stories from Africa, and have a lot of fun! Proceeds from the event will…
Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:00 am Location TBD Love biking? Hop on your bike this fall and and enjoy a beautiful Minnesota day with great people, all for a great cause! Join Give Us Wings for our annual family-friendly bike ride to raise money for families living in poverty in Uganda. Choose the length of…
WINTER 2025 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Updates from Uganda, upcoming events, and more. Take a few moments to read all about how your partnership is positively impacting families living in extreme poverty in Uganda. SUBSCRIBE NOW PAST ISSUES
FALL 2024 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Updates from Uganda, upcoming events, and more. Take a few moments to read all about how your partnership is positively impacting families living in extreme poverty in Uganda. SUBSCRIBE NOW PAST ISSUES
MISSION
Give Us Wings encourages, supports and partners with people living in extreme poverty in Uganda as they transform their lives 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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There are many opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference.