The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project

The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project P O Box 339 East Lansing, MI 48826 United States 517 402 2787 http://www.nyakaschool.org/

Mission

The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project is working to free orphans from the cycle of poverty by providing a high-quality, free education, both formal and informal, to children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in order to counteract pervasive hunger, poverty, and systemic deprivation.

Programs

Programs at Nyaka and Kutamba Schools: 1.) Free primary and secondary school education 2.) Nutrition and Feeding Program 3.) Health and Physical Education program 4.) Clean Gravity Water System 5.) Community AIDS Education and Outreach Program 6.) Vocational Training 7.) Volunteer Program 8.) Grannies Project New projects: 1.) Microfinance Project 2.) Nursery School development (2009) 3.) Vocational School and Working Farm (2009) 4.) Mummy Drayton Medical Clinic (2011)

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Provide Education to AIDS Orphans in Rural Uganda

Educate Girls Orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Rural Uganda

Personnel Overview

Twesigye Jackson Kaguri - Founder and Executive Director
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri was born and raised in rural Uganda in the village of Nyakagyezi. In 2001, Kaguri founded The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project in response to the devastating effects of AIDS in his hometown. In addition to 2 schools, it also operates a library, farm and nutrition program, medical clinic, clean water system, and a support program for grandmothers who care for up to 14 orphans.

Robert Auld - Chairperson Emeritus
Rob Auld has over 30 years of international experience in the finance, investment, & banking industries working with Fidelity Investments, Bankers Trust Company, Bank of America and the U.S. Export Import Bank. He also serves as Director and Treasurer of the Executive Service Corps of Colorado Mountain College. Rob and his wife, Carol, live in Aspen, Colorado with their two dogs.

Kelly Voss - Development Director
Development Director

Personnel Statistics

Twesigye Jackson Kaguri,
Executive Director
Founded in 2001
Employees: 45
Volunteers: 20

Financial Statistics

Budget (2010): £ 703,761
Budget (2007): £ 76,056
Maximum Budget: £ 703,761
Overhead: 15 %
Other funding sources: Stephen Lewis Foundation Global Fund for the Children Friends of Nyaka in Indiana and Aspen, CO. Individuals, churches, and other groups.
Religious Affiliation: None