Making a Difference by

working together…with hope

UGANDA, SOUTH SUDAN,

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Where We Work

Uganda

  • Shares borders with five countries.

  • Roughly half of population is under 15 years of age, about twice that of the world average.

  • Death rate higher than the world average.

  • 54 distinct languages spoken.

  • Tripartite religious heritage: indigenous, Christianity, Islam.

South Sudan

  • Newest country in the world. Gained independence from Sudan in 2011.

  • Shares borders with seven countries.

  • With several hundred language groups, is One of the most linguistically diverse countries in Africa.

  • In the midst of a catastrophic crisis driven by famine and brutal civil war. Nearly 5 million South Sudanese people (40% of the population), are experiencing extreme hunger and urgently need safe water, food, and aid.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

  • Second largest country in Africa.

  • Shares borders with nine countries.

  • About one out of six people living in extreme poverty in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) lives in DRC.

  • DRC has one of the highest stunting rates in SSA (42% of children under age five), and malnutrition is the underlying cause of almost half of the deaths of children under the age of five.

Our Values

The Bible tells us, “Religion God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”  —James 1:27

Tukutana’s staff and volunteers heed this calling by working with East African churches, local leaders, and individuals to meet the physical and spiritual needs of orphans, widows, and the most vulnerable in their communities.

The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From his throne, he observes all who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.

—Psalm 33:13-22

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. …Hate what is wrong. …Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection. …God’s people are in need; be ready to help them. …Always be eager to practice hospitality. …Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. …Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. …And, don’t think you know it all!

—Romans 12:9-16

Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.   

—Psalm 41:1

working together … with hope ®