Partnering with families in Uganda as they transform their lives

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.

Health Care

Through St. John’s Kayoro Health Center, rural Ugandans have access to quality health care, safe child delivery services, emergency treatment, and much more.

Education

Our Family to Family program offers participating families a range of educational experiences, including sending one child to a top-notch boarding school.

Economic Development

Working with established groups and cooperatives, Give Us Wings provides training and resources to help partners increase their skills and raise their household income.

Upcoming Events

Events
August 2025 Volunteer Trip to Uganda
Aug 15
August 2025 Volunteer Trip to Uganda

Give Us Wings Volunteer Trips are service trips with an emphasis on creating awareness about poverty and development in rural communities in Uganda.

September 2025 Volunteer Trip to Uganda
Sep 26
September 2025 Volunteer Trip to Uganda

Give Us Wings Volunteer Trips are service trips with an emphasis on creating awareness about poverty and development in rural communities in Uganda.

2025 Ride for Uganda
Sep 27
2025 Ride for Uganda

Love biking? Hop on your bike this fall and and enjoy a beautiful Minnesota day with great people, all for a great cause! 

Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact.

Impact Stories
Immaculate
Immaculate

Immaculate’s decision to join her local cooperative was a pivotal one for her family. Among her peers in the Osia Cooperative, Immaculate found community, and received business training from our economic development program. And when Give Us Wings subsequently enrolled her in our tailoring training, things really began to change for her and her family.

Miriam
Miriam

Miriam is a member of the Akimorisit community group, as well as the Buyemba Cooperative. Since 2019 she has been actively participating in all of Give Us Wings’ trainings and forums offered through our Economic Development program.

Sharon and Family
Sharon and Family

Turyahabwa Sharon and her family were enrolled in our Family to Family program in 2016. Now, she is a confident 21-yr-old with a bright future working at a private clinic.