Education is key to break the cycle of extreme poverty
In Uganda, millions of families live on less than $1.90 a day (defined as “extreme poverty” according to the World Bank). For these families, education is not free — it’s out of reach. Uniforms, supplies, meals, and transportation all add up, making it nearly impossible for children in extreme poverty to attend school.
BUT EDUCATION CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING!
Hope Empowers Academy (HEA) is committed to giving children who would been left behind a coveted opportunity for education. We offer ultra low-cost school fees to families living in extreme poverty. But even with the lowest fees, most parents can’t afford school costs.
THE NEED - THE FAMILIES WE SERVE
Families shouldn't have to choose between food, shelter, and education. Help us bring children out of the shadows and into the classroom.
here's how the program works....
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Stay in Touch
Stay in Touch
- Go to our DONATE page, click the button to give via Children's Home Chain (CHC - a U.S. 501(c)(3) charity) Donate page. 100% of your gift (net paypal fees) is sent to the school with no costs deducted.
- Set up monthly giving via PayPal or by mailing checks.
- After your 1st donation, you'll receive a welcome email with a school photo of all students.
Stay in Touch
Stay in Touch
Stay in Touch
AFTER 1st DONATION
- Welcome email & school photo.
MONTHLY
- We'll email fun school pics to see your support at work.
FEBRUARY (Start Term 1):
- You'll by emailed a HEA Impact Report.
SEPTEMBER (Start Term 3)
- We'll email you a drawing from a student.
You are always invited to visit Hope Empowers Academy to see firsthand the impact of your support in t
AFTER 1st DONATION
- Welcome email & school photo.
MONTHLY
- We'll email fun school pics to see your support at work.
FEBRUARY (Start Term 1):
- You'll by emailed a HEA Impact Report.
SEPTEMBER (Start Term 3)
- We'll email you a drawing from a student.
You are always invited to visit Hope Empowers Academy to see firsthand the impact of your support in the lives of these children.
JOIN NOW → Together, we’ll watch them grow.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
Patrick Ssenyonjo - Director
Grace Cheesman - U.S. Missionary Coordinator
Patrick Ssenyonjo - Director
As founder of Hope Empowers and Hope Empowers Academy, Patrick's calling is to raise children out of extreme poverty through education and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Who is our Hope. Having lived as a homeless child of the slums, he knows how hard it is to break the cycle of poverty. And now, God has called him to help others.
Namata Harriet - Principal
Grace Cheesman - U.S. Missionary Coordinator
Patrick Ssenyonjo - Director
Harriet has been the Principal at Hope Empowers Academy since 2024. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Victoria University and has invested many years working with children, in particular at-risk girls.
When not busy with administrative work, she helps in the preschool class.
Grace Cheesman - U.S. Missionary Coordinator
Grace Cheesman - U.S. Missionary Coordinator
Grace Cheesman - U.S. Missionary Coordinator
Grace is a missionary and English and math teacher at Hope Empowers Academy. She joined HEA in January of 2025. Grace has a degree in Elementary Education and minor in Psychology and Special Education. She is passionate about educating those in extreme poverty.
Our U.S. partner - children's home chain
Donations are sent to a 501(c)(3) organization who oversees use of funds.
Children's Home Chain, in Indiana, PA, has partnered with Hope Empowers since inception. Their Board of Directors are very much involved with ministry management and closely monitor the use of funds to ensure accountability to their donors.
Children's Home Chain receives all donations for Hope Empowers Academy through the Watch Them Grow Program and distributes 100% of these donations for school support, net Paypal fees if applicable. Children's Home Chain does not administer the Watch Them Grow program.
Click the DONATE link above to WATCH THEM GROW!
