About

1. Educate a Child Program

Recognizing high illiteracy rates in Uganda (adult illiteracy rose from 56.1% in 1991 to 80.6% in 2022), Medanfo Africa launched the "Educate a Child" program in 2022. This initiative supports vulnerable children aged 3–17 years, from nursery school to primary seven.

The program provides:

• Scholastic materials

• School fees

• Sanitary wear for adolescent girls

• Basic needs such as clothing and bedding

The goal is to ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to education and the tools they need to succeed.

2. Virtual Adoption Program

Under the Educate a Child initiative, Medanfo Africa offers a Virtual Adoption Program. This program connects vulnerable children aged 5–16 with virtual parents who provide financial and emotional support.

How It Works:

• The organization profiles vulnerable children and shares their details with potential sponsors.

• Sponsors select a child and sign a formal agreement with the organization and the child’s guardians.

• Support is channeled through the organization to ensure accountability, with progress reports shared periodically.

• The child communicates with the virtual parent through letters, video clips, and virtual calls.

• Virtual parents can visit the child or interact through online platforms.

Medanfo Africa aims to have over 100 vulnerable children adopted and supported by 2030.

3. Serve Children with Surgical Needs

Many children in Uganda suffer from correctable disabilities and life-threatening conditions such as clubfoot, osteomyelitis, hydrocele, and hernias. Due to extreme poverty, these children are often left untreated, leading to unnecessary suffering and early death.

4. Water and Sanitation Program

In Uganda, 30% of the population lacks access to clean and safe water. Many rural communities rely on contaminated water sources such as ponds, which are shared with animals, leading to diseases like bilharzia and typhoid.

Medanfo Africa is committed to providing safe water to these communities by:

• Drilling boreholes

• Improving existing wells

• Educating community members on hygiene and sanitation practices

The program seeks to reduce waterborne diseases, enhance health, and lower medical expenses for rural families.

5. Volunteer Placement Program

Medanfo Africa offers a unique opportunity for both local and international volunteers to contribute to community development. Volunteers bring their skills and expertise to enhance the organization’s capacity while gaining valuable experience and personal growth.

Medanfo Africa is governed by five board members who provide strategic direction and oversight. The organization is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to implement its programs. 

Medanfo Africa's Exectuive Director, Jessy Dhikange, is a dedicated professional with over six years of experience in the charity and community-based sectors. Since 2020, he has served as the Executive Director where he oversees organizational operations and programs. His commitment also extends to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) as a Community Blood Donor Recruiter since 2018 and includes collaboration with One4Another International as a Community Resource Personnel (CRP). Rooted in his faith and previous service as a missionary, Jessy currently holds a leadership position within his church. His academic background includes a Bachelor's in Education, a Diploma in Business Administration, and a Certificate in Information Technology, and he is presently pursuing a Bachelor's in Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA).

Throughout his career, Jessy has cultivated valuable skills in leadership, mentoring, team collaboration, hospitality, cost management, supervision, sales, marketing, and customer service, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Passionate about making a positive impact, he is eager to contribute his experience and skills to further organizational goals.