About the Project
The project involved multiple forms of support for a family whose wage earner has been paralyzed by disease.
Location
Kamughobe Village, Kajwenge, Kisinga in Kasese District of western Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | June 2023 |
| Luena Investment | $1,000 |
| CBO Partner | PARC-Uganda |
| Village | Kamughobe, Kajwenge, Kisinga |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 9 |
| Community Contribution | All other needs at the family level, including care for Stephen |
Family at Risk in Remote Community
Stephen (a 39-year-old driver with a family of 11 people) was paralyzed by disease (Tuberculus Spondylitis) in mid-2022 and was referred to the national referral hospital in Kampala, more than 400 km away, for advanced care. This distance presents a major barrier to Stephen receiving the advanced healthcare that he needs. Moreover, with Stephen unable to continue working, the family has struggled to meet basic needs.
Care and Supplies Provide Some Stability for Family
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to help Stephen access medical review and care and to get food relief and some hygiene supplies for his family. The donation also provided scholastic materials for Stephen’s children, who attend Shine Preparatory School for free, so that they can stay in school.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Partners for Resource and Community Connect (PARC-Uganda) is a children oriented non-profit, community based organization that provides support to marginalized communities across the Rwenzori region of western Uganda. PARC-Uganda’s mission is to be the catalyst for the global community involvement in transformation of marginalized and overlooked regions of Africa. We envision a world of equal opportunity where children live and grow without barriers and suffering regardless of race, ethnicity, location or socioeconomic status. We believe that empowering children to become leaders can facilitate and sustain transformation of their communities.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
