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Overseas Programs

Umoja Operation Compassion Society is running two overseas Programs.  The Uganda Programs include an Elementary school in the Village of Rwentutu, Kasese District of Western Uganda. At this site, we hope to develop a health clinic as well as a youth millenium project. A christian Radio broadcast maybe started at this site depending on donnors. To date this elementary school has grown from K - to primary five [5] with enrollment of 230 children, boys an girls. 

Presently, 56 children reside at the school, Thanks to a USA based charity "Assist International" who funded the building of the Dorm block. At the moment we have foundations started for a health clinic, as well as for a dinning Hall.  We will require funding to complete them.  The school also needs one classroom block to complete the 7 grades that form up a full Primary School.  The cost of these 3 pending blocks could be between $50,000 - $75,000.  To donate to this project, please write a cheque to Umoja Operation Compassion society or just click on Support Us to use your credit card.

The second project is in Mwanza Tanzania.  Umoja Operation Compassion is working with Children of Mwanza to fight against poverty,illiteracy and disease.  Our cordinator Letitia traveled back and forth to meet with these children and attend to their needs.  There is room for expansion depending on donations.

If you would like to donate towards this overseas project, please write your check to Umoja operation compassion and be sure to mention that it is for Mwanza children in the memo line on your cheque.  You can also donate online (click on the "support us" menu on the left hand side of this website).

United Way Announces Award Winner 2008

The W.J. VanDusen Community Service Award was presented at the United Way of the Lower Mainland Leadership Reception hosted by the University of British Columbia on June 18, 2008.

United Way announced 2008 recipient is Amos Mubunga Kambere.

to view winner for 2009 click on link below to launch article on United Way Website: http://www.uwlm.ca/

click on link below to read Amos Kambere's  2008 acceptance speech:

VanDusen08Speech.pdf

Settlement and Integration

Umoja Operation Compassion organizes settlement and integration seminars and workshops to facilitate easy settlement for new immigrants. These seminars and workshops focus on citizenship, healthcare, the Canadian school system and community development. We will have workshops for senior citizens and disabled persons as funds become available.

Senior citizens play an integral part in our society and most seniors who come from third world countries are not used to living in home care facilities. Umoja works with families with seniors to ensure that their traditional family ties are not lost. Umoja will be initiating programs for seniors from Africa and even those who are visiting their families to integrate and pass on their traditional family values to their young families.