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Introduction
What is the Greenhouse Project
History
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Introduction

Due to almost two decades of civil war and the AIDS pandemic, an estimated 2 million children in Uganda have been orphaned. Nearly 880,000 have been abandoned due to AIDS alone. The GreenHouse orphanage of Kampala, Uganda is doing its part by taking care of 64 children. The orphanage is under-funded and in need of a great deal of supplies. They are in need of a van for transport to school, funds for tuition ($2500), books, school materials, bedding, solar panels (they are completely without electricity, $4,375. The most pressing of their needs is a new home, which they have to raise $35,000. This amount of money covers the cost of purchasing property, constructing the home, and providing furnishings to accommodate the children and staff. Additionally, they are in need of a van for transport, money for clothes and supplies, teachers and assistance around the home. Through the Greenhouse Project, we can help.

What is the Greenhouse Project?

The Greenhouse Project exists to stimulate funds and awareness about the orphanage specifically, but also the condition of Uganda itself. Our main goal is to use creative means to achieve this. By utilizing art, we can produce and create change. On this site you can view the children’s art, videos and photographs. Through this, we hope you can gain insight and be motivated to help. You can help their immediate needs by clicking on the “donate” button. Your donations will go to their needs and things such as electronic equipment for the project, and art supplies for the children. If you’d like your donations to go to a specific area, attach a note or send us an email at donations@greenhouseproject.rar-rar.com

The History of the Orphanage

The orphanage was started in December 2003 by the by the Kaliballa family, first starting small and then expanding into what it is today. It is located in Kampala on the hills of Mengo, Lubaga.just 1o minutes from the capital city. The Greenhouse Orphanage now houses 64 children, from ages 15 months to 13 years old.

Their Immediate Needs

  • Medicine for AIDS treatment and prevention, ring worm, basic first aid and preventable diseases such as malaria.
  • Books and all other kinds of educational materials are needed
  • School fees for the children that are attending school ($2500 for 56 children)
  • A 14-passenger van for local transportation of children to and from school ($6500)
  • Solar Panels could provide a steady source of electricity for the home and the other structures. Currently, no generator is used to temporarily provide electricity primarily for communication purposes. ( this costs $ 4375)
  • The costs for administration and operation of Bringing Hope to the Family are estimated to amount to $ 2356 per month to be able to maintain current facilities, services, feed the children, purchase medications, and adequately pay the staff.
  • A set of bedding which includes a mattress, a blanket and sheets costs $120. In many places the orphans share beds and don’t have adequate bedding
  • $450 dollars will buy a heifer (pregnant cow). Cows provide milk for nutrition, and also become a source of income as the milk and dairy products
  • Poultry $ 678 dollars will buy 500 chicks and feed them until they start laying eggs. Eggs are good for nutrition and a source of income.
  • Land for farming.($8350)
    • The Greenhouse Project is an artist effort to raise awareness and financial help for a small orphanage in Kampala, Uganda.

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