In early 2007, World Action began a dynamic partnership with House of Hope, a community-based organization serving orphaned children in the Masaka District in southwestern Uganda. House of Hope was started in 2005 by Jenifer Tumwizere, a young and enthusiastic Ugandan woman. Jenifer was deeply troubled by the number of orphaned and neglected children in her community. Until now, tuition fees kept these children from attending government-run schools in the area, leaving them without access to education or a constructive daily activity.
With a background in education, Jenifer was able to set aside wages from her job as an English teacher to launch the core focus of House of Hope – the House of Action Junior School. What started as a small project has grown into a full primary education school offering seven grades, daily nutritious meals for staff and students, medical care as needed and social services to ensure the students are living in safe home environments. Through House of Hope, Jenifer has also created much needed employment for residents in the Masaka District.