Manna Rescue Home
Opened in 2008, Manna Rescue Home provides vital housing and care for vulnerable HIV-positive children in Fort Portal, Western Uganda. With a capacity to accommodate 30 children, the home offers a secure, stable, and loving environment where children can develop to their full potential. It is important to note that we are not an orphanage, but a rescue home, which means that the children go home during school holidays for two weeks at the end of each term with support from Manna Rescue Home. This arrangement helps maintain their connection with any family members who are still alive.
Manna Rescue Home ensures that these children receive comprehensive medical care, access to education, nutritious meals, and psychological support. The dedicated staff works tirelessly to create a nurturing atmosphere, fostering a sense of family and community. This holistic approach helps the children overcome the stigma associated with HIV, build their self-esteem, and develop the skills necessary for a bright future. By addressing both their physical and emotional needs, Manna Rescue Home enables these children to grow into happy and productive members of their community, breaking the cycle of poverty and disease.
Life at Manna Rescue Home
Life at Manna Rescue Home is a vibrant tapestry of joy and growth, where every moment is cherished and celebrated. The home resonates with the playful laughter of children, creating an atmosphere of warmth and happiness. Here, children thrive in a nurturing environment filled with love and support, forming strong bonds with their peers.
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Engaging educational programs are a cornerstone of life at Manna Rescue Home, offering children the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills. Creative expression is encouraged through various arts and crafts activities, allowing the children to explore their talents and imagination. Recreational opportunities abound, from sports and games to outdoor adventures, ensuring that the children remain active and healthy.
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Each day at Manna Rescue Home is embraced with enthusiasm and resilience. The children are encouraged to explore new hobbies and interests, fostering a sense of curiosity and personal growth. Bonding with peers during group activities creates a sense of camaraderie and belonging, essential for their emotional well-being.
The beauty of everyday moments is also celebrated, whether it’s a shared meal, a quiet reading session, or simply enjoying the natural surroundings of Fort Portal. Through these diverse experiences, the children of Manna Rescue Home find fulfillment and happiness, developing a strong foundation for their future as confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.
At the Manna Rescue Home We Also Provide: Schooling, Commendation, Medication, Health care with 24/7 nurses on site, Counselling, Clothing, Nutritional diet, Practical skills, Practical gardening skills, Learning musical instruments, Painting lessons, Sports and Games.
The home is audited annually, both externally by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Department and internally by an independent auditor.
At the Manna Rescue Home We Also Provide:
How do I get involved?
Financial support is vital to the mission of MRH and helping the children live happy, fulfilling, and productive lives. The funds raised help ensure a low ratio of full-time caregivers to children, as well as provide for health care, food, education, clothing, and day-to-day expenses.
You can sponsor a child under YES Uganda!
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You can financially give a one-off or regularly donate to Manna Rescue Home. Please click the link below.
Manna Rescue Home
What Manna Rescue Home Looks Like
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