About Us
St. Dorothea Kinderheim Kirinda
Our Story
The St. Dorothea Children's Home (SDOKI) was founded in 2020 by Mr. Joseph Balikuddembe and Mr. Deogratias Bukenya together with Mrs. Lydia Naluwembo.
The aim is to enable orphans and other vulnerable children in the Masaka region to develop properly. The parents of the children have mainly died of COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS.
In Uganda, it is home to over 1 million orphaned children who have lost their parents to AIDS, disease, wars, and refugee displacement. For many of these children, their options are to live with an elderly grandmother with no resources to provide care or fend for themselves on the streets. St. Dorothea Children's Home (SDOKI) is geared towards addressing the needs of the large number of children who have lost one or both parents to COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS and those who are forced to leave their families due to child abuse.
All affected children lack adequate care, shelter, nutrition, medical care, educational support, clothing, bedding, and parental love.
St. Dorothea Kinderheim is a registered charitable nonprofit community organization.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to nurture and empower disadvantaged children by providing them with shelter, education, and healthcare in a safe and loving environment. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we strive to create a foundation that enables them to thrive.
Our vision is to build a world where no child is left behind—where they are protected, educated, and given the tools to become self-reliant individuals who contribute positively to society.
SDOKI consists of an Executive Committee of 4 members
The Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The committee is responsible for organizational administration and resource mobilization to provide support to orphans and vulnerable children.
Our Core Values
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment for children and caregivers.
Compassion
We are driven by love and empathy in everything we do.
Empowerment
We believe in equipping children with the knowledge and skills to build a better future.
Integrity
We uphold transparency and accountability in all our efforts.
Sustainability
We work towards long-term solutions that ensure lasting change for the children in our care.
Thank you for being a part of our journey!