SUPPORT UGANDAN CHILDREN WITH ALBANISM

Terry Howard is a lifelong community advocate from Union Point, Georgia, whose passion for service extends far beyond her hometown. In 2014, while her daughter was serving a mission for the church, Terry met three return missionaries from Uganda—Mayanja Jackson, Obanda Jackie, and Elvis Katerega—who were determined to uplift their communities. Mayanja founded Ayeta Charitable Hands Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating adults, rescuing orphans, providing hospital transportation, and improving housing and healthcare. Elvis pursued a business degree, and Jackie joined a women’s organization to empower others to start businesses. Terry supported their efforts with small donations whenever possible, but last year, her commitment deepened when Mayanja was entrusted with the care of Jovita, a child with albinism. Knowing that albinism runs in her own family, Terry felt a personal connection to the challenges these children face, including vision and health issues due to a lack of melanin. This year, Mayanja received a second child with the disability, and Terry knew she had to do more.

Donations to this fundraiser will help Mayanja continue his mission, providing essential skin care products to protect Jovita and Namono from the sun, as well as eyeglasses to improve their vision. In certain parts of Africa, children with albinism are at risk of being used for rituals, making the orphanage’s protection and support even more critical. Your contributions will ensure that these children receive education, food, and clothing, and help support Elvis’s work on the nonprofit’s website and ecommerce store, which is vital for sustaining their mission. Jackie has also contributed handmade nativity scenes from banana and Mvule trees to support the fundraiser.

Terry is deeply grateful for every act of generosity. She prays for all who donate, knowing that the need will never cease as long as poverty persists. With so many charities seeking support, she feels honored and humbled by each donation, no matter the amount. Continued support is essential until the nonprofit’s investments can fully sustain its mission and goals. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and their communities.