Your Donation Can Help Save Lives
Transforming grief into action: Choose a name. Change a future
Our aim is to shed light on the tragedy that has befallen these innocent lives and to inspire a movement of legacy giving that can transform sorrow into hope and healing for orphans and vulnerable children who are still with us.
We encourage you to gather your friends and family to join this unique and impactful campaign. Together, we can create a collective legacy that honours the memory of Mityana’s children and supports the ongoing efforts to provide care, education, and hope to orphans and vulnerable children.
The Birds of Paradise campaign is more than just a charitable effort; it’s a movement towards a more compassionate and empathetic world where every child is valued and supported. It’s a call to action for anyone who believes in the power of good to overcome the shadows of despair. Together, we can make a difference, one child at a time, transforming our collective sorrow into a force for positive change in the world.
s we reflect on the lives of these children lost, let’s commit to making the world a better place in their memory. All the money raised in this campaign goes directly to supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Mityana
Remember their names, not just a #number
This campaign is not just about remembering; it’s about transforming our grief into action, our compassion into tangible support for those who continue to live in the shadow of conflict.
This Campaign is 100% Zakat Approved
Zakat, an obligatory act of charity, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. It requires Muslims to donate a specific portion of their wealth and assets to those in need. This act serves as a means to purify one’s wealth and soul, promoting a more equitable distribution of resources and reducing socio-economic disparities.
Nisaab Rates*
Gold
(£51.53 per gram)
Silver
(£0.58 per gram)
Over 55,000 Orphans in Uganda
In the heart of Uganda, a nation grappling with the aftermath of conflict and widespread poverty, the poignant stories of orphaned children like Samuel, 5, and Amina, 10, shed light on the profound human cost of adversity. These siblings, who tragically lost their parents due to disease, symbolize the resilience and hardships faced by Uganda’s children, now estimated to include over 55,000 orphans by local authorities. Their life in a crowded shelter, battling illness and the scars of loss, paints a stark picture of the struggles endured by orphaned families in Uganda.
In regions like Gulu, once a vibrant town now overwhelmed with displaced populations, the number of orphans has surged, surpassing the orphan population of cities like Entebbe. The makeshift living arrangements, where basic amenities are scarce and children fend for themselves, underscore the urgent humanitarian needs in these communities. The looming specter of food insecurity and ongoing challenges exacerbate the already dire circumstances faced by families like the Samuels, whose narrative of tragedy and adaptation following the outbreak of conflict is heartrending.
Amina’s poignant memories of her last moments with her parents before they succumbed to illness highlight the indiscriminate cruelty of circumstances. The siblings' subsequent journey, now reliant on the support of distant relatives in Gulu, mirrors the broader story of resilience and sorrow among Uganda’s orphaned youth.
Mary Akello’grief over her son Joseph, a 7-year-old lost in the turmoil, encapsulates the personal tragedies woven into the fabric of Uganda. These tales of sorrow, fortitude, and the unbroken spirit of the people of Gulu, amidst a backdrop of uncertainty and need, provide insight into the ongoing challenges in Uganda, underscoring the pressing requirement for aid and sustainable solutions.
By focusing on the experiences of Mityana’s orphaned children and their families, this account seeks to amplify their voices and shed light on the human toll of the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting the critical need for global attention and action towards the crisis in Mityana.
Immediate Relief
Our Imediate Relief provide hot meals, baby formula milk and essential food pack.
Water & Sanitation
With extreme restrictions and access to clean and safe water, this is a lifeline for orphans and vulnerable children.
Orphan Guardianship
55,000 children have been made orphans as a result of this war, become a guardian with as little as £1 per day
Emergency & Medical
Urgent medical attention can save lives of Wounded Children With No Surviving Family (WCNSF).
Extra Child Support
Our Extra Child Support provides toys and candy to give children a relief from the trauma.
