St. Anthony Bread of Hope Foundation

Love | Hope | Care
Transforming lives of vulnerable children in Uganda through nourishment, education, and spiritual guidance.

Who We Are

St. Anthony Bread of Hope Foundation is a Ugandan faith-rooted, non-profit organization inspired by the compassionate spirit of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of the poor.

Guided by Catholic values and a deep sense of empathy, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children across Uganda by addressing their most pressing needs — food, shelter, education, protection, essential services, and spiritual formation.

Uganda has a population of approximately 45 million people, with over 50% under the age of 15. The number of vulnerable children has reached alarming levels, and our goal is to reach at least 50,000 children in the next five years through holistic, measurable, and impactful interventions.

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Children receiving support

Our Guiding Principles

Our vision and mission drive every action we take to uplift vulnerable children in Uganda.

Our Vision

A Uganda where every vulnerable child is nourished, protected, educated, spiritually nurtured, and empowered to lead a life of dignity, purpose, and hope.

Our Mission

To restore hope, provide love, and foster a nurturing environment for vulnerable children in Uganda by offering holistic support — including food, shelter, education, child protection, life skills, and spiritual guidance — inspired by the compassionate legacy of St. Anthony of Padua.

The Crisis We Address

Uganda faces a critical crisis of child vulnerability, demanding urgent attention and action.

2.7M+

Orphans in Uganda (UNICEF)

8M+

Children living in poverty (UBOS)

25%

Children suffer from chronic malnutrition

15,000+

Children live & work on the streets

34%

Children complete primary school

<10%

Vulnerable children with social protection

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Our Strategic Objectives

Ambitious goals guiding our efforts to create lasting change for Ugandan children.

Feed the Hungry

Serve 1.5 million meals annually across Uganda.

Shelter the Homeless

Build and maintain 10 family-style homes by 2030, each accommodating 100–200 children.

Educate the Forgotten

Sponsor at least 2,000 children annually in school, with a graduation goal of 75% completion rate.

Protect the Innocent

Conduct 100+ child protection workshops per year, reaching 25,000+ children.

Empower for Life

Train 5,000 youth in vocational and life skills over five years.

Nurture the Soul

Establish 50 Christian youth clubs and conduct quarterly spiritual retreats.

Our Core Programs

Holistic interventions addressing the most critical needs of vulnerable children in Uganda, inspired by faith and driven by impact.

Children eating

Bread of Life Program

Combating food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and promoting healthy eating habits in high-risk communities.

  • Daily feeding at 15 centers (1M+ meals/year)
  • Mobile food trucks for street children (0.5M meals/year)
  • Caregiver training in child nutrition
  • Partnerships with local farms
Safe home for children

Shelter of Saints Initiative

Providing safe, loving, and rehabilitative family-style homes for homeless and at-risk children.

  • Building 10 family-style homes by 2030
  • Providing shelter for 400+ children annually
  • Offering emergency housing and counseling
  • Training dedicated caregivers and social workers
Children in a classroom

Wisdom Wells Project

Empowering children through access to quality education, from primary schooling to vocational training.

  • Enrolling 2,000 out-of-school children/year
  • Constructing 5 new community schools
  • Providing 5,000 school kits annually
  • Offering secondary/vocational scholarships
Child protection workshop

Voice for the Voiceless Campaign

Protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through awareness, advocacy, and direct support.

  • Training 300 community child protection advocates
  • Conducting anti-abuse campaigns in 100 schools
  • Launching a 24/7 child helpline
  • Providing trauma recovery services
Youth learning skills

Hands of Hope Program

Equipping youth with essential vocational and life skills for economic empowerment and independent futures.

  • Training 1,000 youth/year in market-relevant skills
  • Establishing 6 youth empowerment centers
  • Distributing 1,500 startup kits for small businesses
  • Forming savings groups for 2,000+ youth
Children in prayer

Spirit Alive Ministry

Nurturing the spiritual well-being of children and youth through faith formation and mentorship, rooted in Catholic values.

  • Establishing 50 Catholic youth clubs
  • Providing monthly catechism classes
  • Organizing quarterly retreats and sacramental programs
  • Engaging parish priests in spiritual mentorship
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Our Impact & Approach

We are committed to creating measurable and sustainable change in the lives of vulnerable children.

1.5M+

Meals Served Annually

2,000+

Children Sponsored in School

5,000+

Youth Trained in Skills

25,000+

Children Reached with Protection Workshops

Our Implementation Strategy

How we work to achieve our ambitious goals and create sustainable change.

Local Partnerships

Leveraging support from 300+ parishes and dioceses to ensure deep community integration and reach.

Volunteer Network

Training a robust network of 1,000 volunteers by year five, essential for program delivery.

Data-Driven Management

Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like meals served, shelter occupancy, school attendance, and spiritual participation.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Ensuring transparency and accountability with annual Impact Reports and third-party audits.

Resource Mobilization

Targeting $2 million in funding annually to effectively scale our programs and reach more children.

Long-Term Sustainability

Introducing income-generating activities (e.g., agriculture, tailoring, soap-making) to fund 15% of operational costs by 2028, ensuring long-term self-sufficiency.

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Inspiring Stories of Hope

Read about the lives transformed and the hope restored through your support and our dedicated programs.

Aisha's Smile: From Hunger to Hope

Aisha's Smile: From Hunger to Hope

Aisha, a bright-eyed seven-year-old from a small village outside Kampala, used to know the gnawing ache of hunger all too well. Her days were a str...

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Our Location

Uganda, Kampala, Kawanda, Hajji Gadaffi II Close opposite Viks Medical Center.

Website

www.stanthonybreadofhope.org

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