Our Mission

BOH seeks to sustainably empower widows and orphans living in Uganda. BOH provides opportunities for widows and orphans to increase their livelihood through sustainable means. In addition, BOH aims to spread compassionate global awareness within our local communities. We hope to unite people from different continents and cultures with the purpose of generating lasting solutions to the problems that arise from poverty.

How We Operate

BOH is partnered with a Ugandan non-governmental organization called Widows and Orphans Community Action Plan (WOCAP). WOCAP was formed in 2007 by two Ugandans to improve the living conditions for the widows within their community. On average, a widow living in a Ugandan village earns $3.50 a month, while the cost of living for a family is $50 a month. These women care for an average of 6 children, some of whom are orphans they have taken in. Many of these children are unable to attend school due to a lack of money. By equipping women with skills, such as raising livestock, farming, and jewelry-making they are enabled to earn income to support their families.

In response to these needs, BOH has partnered with WOCAP in their bead-making project in order to bring their jewelry and their story to the United States. In addition, BOH has a student sponsorship program in response to the large number of students who are unable to afford to attend school.