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The Continent of
Christian Hope

For more than 20 years, Hope for Uganda has supported the advancement of Education, Sustainability, Faith & Service, and Health across Northern Uganda.  Today, more than 3,000 students have graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary and Archbishop Flynn Secondary School and received their high school degree. After graduating, many alumni go to University, become priests or sisters, or pursue a career that allows them to build, grow, and lead their local communities.

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Hope for Uganda proudly supports
Archbishop Flynn Secondary School (AFSS), Sacred Heart Lacour Seminary (SHS), Archbishop Flynn Rural Development Education Center (AFRUDEC) and David Fagerlee Medical Center (DFMC). This year:

+

3,000

students

have graduated from the secondary schools
of AFSS and SHS.

220

Seminarians

are enrolled in the minor seminary at Sacred Heart Seminary. This boarding school allows these young men to discern their vocation to the priesthood or a layperson leadership role.

70

Tons of food

is produced at AFRUDEC. This 250 acre farm feeds more than 700 students and 85 staff members.

+

81,000

Patients

have been treated at the DFMC since its inception in 2017.

Academics

Developing Leaders

Critical thinking is at the forefront of learning.  It enables a student to determine how to make sense of the world using personal observation and understanding. It also helps young women and men become civic leaders in support of building a community of collaboration and service.  That is why Hope for Uganda focuses on supporting the education of students at both AFSS & SHS.

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Sustainability

Creating Opportunity

For more than 2 decades, Northern Uganda has been a war torn area as a result of the LRA rebel forces. The rebuilding efforts by HFU started in 2014 when 262 acres of highly-fertile farmland was purchased. Today, the farm is now the central hub of commerce and uses the most modern farming techniques available. All students, faculty & staff from the schools are able to be fed from its production.

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Faith & Service

Nourishing Souls

Christian teachings begin by learning to live a life set forth in the image and likeness of God. Those same teachings provide direction to the young men and women at AFSS and SHS who are developing their own image and likeness during these formative years.

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Health

Caring for Others

The majority of Ugandan families live very simply. Their homes consist of round huts made of clay, a thatched roof and dirt floor. They walk many miles every day for basic human needs such as water, food and healthcare. The David Fagerlee Medical Center was built to provide a clean and sanitary location for mothers giving birth as well as other medical needs for the local community.

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Academics

Developing Leaders

Critical thinking is at the forefront of learning.  It enables a student to determine how to make sense of the world using personal observation and understanding. It also helps young women and men become civic leaders in support of building a community of collaboration and service.  That is why Hope for Uganda focuses on supporting the education of students at both AFSS & SHS.

LEARN MORE
Sustainability

Creating Opportunity

For more than 2 decades, Northern Uganda has been a war torn area as a result of the LRA rebel forces. The rebuilding efforts by HFU started in 2014 when 262 acres of highly-fertile farmland was purchased. Today, the farm is now the central hub of commerce and uses the most modern farming techniques available. All students, faculty & staff from the schools are able to be fed from its production.

LEARN MORE
Faith & Service

Nourishing Souls

Christian teachings begin by learning to live a life set forth in the image and likeness of God. Those same teachings provide direction to the young men and women at AFSS and SHS who are developing their own image and likeness during these formative years.

LEARN MORE
Health

Caring for Others

The majority of Ugandan families live very simply. Their homes consist of round huts made of clay, a thatched roof and dirt floor. They walk many miles every day for basic human needs such as water, food and healthcare. The David Fagerlee Medical Center was built to provide a clean and sanitary location for mothers giving birth as well as other medical needs for the local community.

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About

Northern Uganda & HFU

The genesis of Hope for Uganda (HFU) proves how the Divine Will of God, through his humble servants heeding His call, can accomplish what seems impossible. When the Bishop of Gulu, Uganda sent a 20-year-old priest — Fr. Matthew Odong — on a mission to Minnesota in the Spring of 1990, little did he know his story would capture the hearts of a beloved couple named Dan and Bobbi Vaughan. Captivated by the Ugandan priest’s charisma and intelligence, they invited him into their home and lives. That evening he tried ice cream for the first time as they listened to this formative young man tell the story about living in his war-torn homeland.

At the time, he was tasked to re-open a seminary school in spite of the continued violence by the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA). This war created displacement camps and objected poverty throughout Northern Uganda. Despite these horrific circumstances, he never relinquished from his dream and passion; to bring back hope to his people through faith and education.

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Funding Priorities

SHS
In Progress

2023 AFSS & SHS Scholarship Fund

Priority: 
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Completed: 
August 31, 2023
Launched: 
August 2022

The key focus of what we do at HFU is provide high-quality education for more than 1,000 students annually. Many students are unable to pay their full tuition fee. But from the generous donations of our benefactors, it allows students to continue in school without financial concern.

Status: 
$
270
,000
Status: 
Collecting Donations
Goal: 
$
390
,000
VIEW FULL PROJECT
SHS
In Progress

2024 AFSS & SHS Scholarship Fund

Priority: 
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Completed: 
August 31, 2024
Launched: 
September 2023

The key focus of what we do at HFU is provide high-quality education for more than 1,000 students annually. Many students are unable to pay their full tuition fee. But from the generous donations of our benefactors, it allows students to continue in school without financial concern.

Status: 
$
0
,000
Status: 
Collecting Donations
Goal: 
$
390
,000
VIEW FULL PROJECT
AFSS
In Progress

Boy's Bathroom/Showers

Priority: 
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Completed: 
Launched: 
June 2023

The boys’ bathrooms and showers at AFSS suffered structural and plumbing failure necessitating the use of a makeshift privacy fence outdoors. Currently they are using jerry cans of water to bath themselves outside.  

$20,000 is needed to provide this basic necessity.

Status: 
$
0
,000
Status: 
Collecting Donations
Goal: 
$
20
,000
VIEW FULL PROJECT
SHS
In Progress

Motorcycles, Chasubles and Mass Kits for 8 Seminarians

Priority: 
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Completed: 
Launched: 
September 2023

The Archdiocese of Gulu continues to see a growing vocation to the priesthood. Pew Research suggests that by 2050, Uganda will be ranked in the top 10 largest Christian populations globally. There are currently 8 newly ordained priests who are in need of transportation in order to serve the people throughout the Archdiocese. The purpose of this fund is to provide each new priest with a motorcycle, chasuble and Mass Kit.

Status: 
$
18
,000
Status: 
Collecting Donations
Goal: 
$
54
,000
VIEW FULL PROJECT
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News from Uganda

Aug 2023

Unwavering Hope For A Brighter Future

Article by 
Todd Ziesmer

Thank you for supporting our mission in Northern Uganda. For more than 30 years, Hope For Uganda benefactors have been supporting the formation of future priests and community leaders. Because of your generosity, more than 900 young men and women are receiving a high-quality education and giving them hope for a brighter future. The Hope for Uganda vision started with education – believing the future is transformed by developing the God-given potential of each student through knowledge, hope, and faith formation. Giving a young life access to a faith-based, high-quality education remains our highest priority.

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AFRUDEC
Jul 2023

Little Free Library Coming Soon!

Article by 
Sheila Kruesel

Archbishop Flynn Rural Development Education Center will be launching their first ever Little Free Library. With more than 150,000 little libraries worldwide, this library will provide villagers with books in English that are geared toward farming and agriculture reading and education.

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AFSS
Jun 2023

United Nations Award & Sport Medal Ignites Archbishop Flynn Secondary School's Era

Article by 
Maktunu Brian on June 06, 2023

There's no doubt that Archbishop Flynn Secondary School is arguably among the best Secondary Schools in Uganda. From academic excellence, research, community outreach and co-curricular activities, the school has proven to be an outstanding near hall of fame.

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Newsletter

Event Calendar

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

March:

April:

May:

June:

July:

August:

September:

9/9/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Therese in Deephaven www.st-therese.org
‍9/10/23 @ 8am & 10am (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Therese in Deephaven www.st-therese.org
‍9/16/23 @ 4:30pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - Immaculate Heart of Mary www.ihm-cc.org
‍9/16/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - Sts. Joachim and Anne www.ssjacs.org
‍9/17/23 @ 8:30am & 10:30am (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - Immaculate Heart of Mary www.ihm-cc.org
‍9/17/23 @ 8am & 9am (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - Sts. Joachim and Anne www.ssjacs.org
‍9/23/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - St. Patrick www.st-patricks.org
‍9/23/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Francis Xavier www.stfxb.org
‍9/24/23 @ 9am & 11am (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - St. Patrick www.st-patricks.org
‍9/24/23 @ 8:30am & 10:30am (CST) - mass celebrated with Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Francis Xavier www.stfxb.org
‍9/30/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - Holy Family Church www.hfcmn.org
‍9/30/23@ 5:00pm (CST) -mass celebrated w/ Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Aloysius www.heartofjesusafc.org

9/27/23 @ 5:00pm (CST) - Appreciation & Update Dinner at Providence Academy — RSVP here!
9/28/23 @ 11am-3pm (CST) - Providence Academy classroom visits — Mass @ 2:20pm in the Chapel.

October:

10/1/23 @ 9am & 11am (CST) - mass celebrated with Msgr. Matthew Odong - Holy Family Church www.hfcmn.org
‍10/1/23@ 8:30am (CST) -mass celebrated w/ Father Paul Peter Rom - St. Aloysius www.heartofjesusafc.org
‍10/7/23@ 5:00pm (CST)-mass celebrated w/ Father Paul Peter Rom - Our Lady of the Lake www.ourladyofthelake.com
‍10/7/23 @ 4:00pm (CST)-mass celebrated w/ Msgr. Matthew Odong - St. Anne www.saintannehamel.org
‍10/8/23 @ 8:30am & 10:30am (CST)-mass celebrated w/ Msgr. Matthew Odong - St. Anne www.saintannehamel.org
‍10/8/23@ 8:30am & 10:30am (CST)-mass celebrated w/ Father Paul Peter Rom - Our Lady of the Lake www.ourladyofthelake.com

November:

December:

January:

February:

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How To Give

Pray
Volunteer
Donate

Please keep the people of Northern Uganda and our mission in your prayers.

If you would like to offer your skills or time to the organization, please contact us — info@hopeforuganda.org.

What we are looking for:
We need help with:
— Newsletters
— Mailings
— Parish liaison
— Donor Appreciation dinner
— Radio/tv events

Donations are what fuel our mission.

For more than 20 years, our generous donors have assisted in:
• Providing mass kits and motorcycles for priests
• Drilling wells
• Purchasing farming equipment
• Providing financial assistance for over a thousand students at Archbishop Flynn Secondary School (AFSS) and Sacred Heart Seminary (SHS).

YOU can bring hope to a student by providing financial assistance for tuition, room, and board fees.
• A gift of $1000 ($75/month) will support a student for a full academic year.
• A gift of $300 ($25/month) will support a student for a term.

Make A Donation

2023 AFSS & SHS Scholarship Fund

Our mindset has always been that scholarships are the priority. Our goal is to complete the current year scholarship funding by August 31 and begin our next year funding with the Fall Campaign. However, in 2023 we find ourselves with a $120,000 shortfall which will impact our funding for 2024.

The key focus of what we do at HFU is provide high-quality education for more than 1,000 students annually. Many students are unable to pay their full tuition fee. But from the generous donations of our benefactors, it allows students to continue in school without financial concern.

Status: 
$
270
,000
Status: 
Collecting Donations
Goal: 
$
390
,000

“AMEN, AMEN I SAY TO YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID FOR THE LEAST OF MY BROTHERS OR SISTERS, YOU DID FOR ME.”

Matthew 25:40

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