Hello friends, my name is Saul Mayanja. I am 25 years old and the founder and director of Jesus is Lord Orphanage in Mityana, Uganda. This initiative began in January 2019 as a result of my past life experiences, which inspired me to support less privileged children in my community.

I lost my parents, Paul Kavuma and Nasita Namaganda, when I was almost 10 years old. This was a turning point in my life, as I was left in the care of my elderly grandmother along with my two siblings. We lived in extreme poverty, struggling to find food and meet other basic needs. From a young age, I worked to support my education and to take care of my grandmother and siblings.

During this difficult time, I saw many other children on the streets struggling as I did. It hurt me deeply to see so many young people without support. I promised myself that if God ever made a way for me, I would do something to help these children. I dreamed of creating a home where we could care for them, nurture them, and offer them hope for a better future.

After years of struggling, a Pentecostal pastor named John Kamanzi sponsored my education. Once I completed school and got a job, I began making my dream a reality. With my first paycheck, I rented a small room and took full responsibility for my siblings and three other parentless boys. With my salary, I covered their basic needs and education.

This is how Jesus is Lord Orphanage was born. Over time, the number of children under our care grew, and we had to move to a larger house.

Helping these children is my calling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Currently, we have 36 children in our care, and our most pressing concerns are feeding, shelter, clothing, education, and medical care.

We are proud to have Philipp Hauser from Switzerland and Banda Joshua Kabaalu from the U.S. as our ambassadors. Philipp and Banda work tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for our mission to give these children a brighter future.

A Personal Commitment

“My name is Philipp Hauser from Switzerland. By chance, I came across this orphanage and met Saul. The difficult situation on the ground deeply moved me and showed me that my help could make a real difference here. Since 2024, I have been supporting the orphanage and working with Saul to provide the children with a better life and real future prospects.”

“My name is Banda Joshua Kabaalu from the U.S. I am raising donations for the Jesus Is Lord Orphanage in Uganda. These children are in urgent need of food, shelter, and basic necessities. We ask for your support in this critical time. Please let the Holy Spirit guide you in helping these children receive the care they need."

Support the Jesus Is Lord Orphanage in Uganda

Your donation will contribute to a sustainable future for these children. 100% of the funds go directly to the orphanage. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you!

Committee & Financial Oversight

We have a dedicated committee that includes Saul Mayanja, Philipp Hauser and Banda Joshua Kabaalu. Major spending requires approval from at least two committee members. We prioritize spending on shelter, food, education, and medical care before other projects. Large expenses (e.g., buying land or buildings) require the consent of both the founder and major sponsors.