Donate To Help Us Provide Mosquito Nets! Since 2000, malaria has taken a considerably higher toll on African children than previously reported. Uganda is just one country that has been greatly affected by malaria, a life threatening parasitic disease transmitted from mosquitoes. For our HALO youth in Uganda, Insecticide Treated Nets will protect them from these mosquitos and ultimately, malaria. …
Uganda Youth Dental Surgeries
At HALO, we appreciate all our HALO supporters and want to show what an incredible difference your donation can make. This past summer 2020, HALO was able to support the HALO youth living in the Lungujja Girls Home and the Kibuli Boys Home with some dental surgeries and appointments! In total, 12 youth are on their way to a happy …
HALO’s Locations
Throughout the years and with your support, we have grown significantly to serve more children. HALO now includes scholarship programs, HALO Homes, and Learning Centers all over the world. We now have locations in Kansas City, Jefferson City, Mexico, Kenya, Uganda, and India. HALO Kansas City, Missouri: HALO was founded in KCMO in 2005 with the mission “to help one more …
March Memories in Uganda
Wondering what the boys and girls in Uganda have been up to lately? March was filled with fun every weekend! Here’s what happened at the Bukesa, Makerere, Kibuli and Mengo homes last month: First weekend: The children learned how to make some delicious pizza -a rare treat because cheese is expensive in Uganda- and who doesn’t love pizza?! Second weekend: …
Health Report from the Uganda Homes
Health education is important to the HALO family in making sure our children are happy and healthy and grow up with the knowledge they need to prevent disease. In January and February, we talked with our children about the importance of personal hygiene, sanitation, and how to prevent diseases such as typhoid and malaria. Sadly, these two diseases are still …