Donations & Spending Breakdown
Where Every Dollar Goes
We believe every donation should create the greatest possible impact for orphaned children, widows, and vulnerable families. OWAID is committed to keeping administrative costs low so that the majority of every financial gift directly supports life-changing programmes across East and Central Africa. Explore how donations are allocated and how your generosity is transforming lives through faithful stewardship and responsible resource management.
See How Your Donation Supports Our Mission
We carefully manage every contribution to maximise its impact on the communities we serve. Below is the percentage breakdown of how our funding is distributed across our ministry operations:
Direct Refugee Programs
85%
Funding our permanent housing construction, refugee orphan education sponsorships, vocational training, and medical relief.
Fundraising & Mobilization
10%
Sharing field updates, hosting awareness events, and inspiring new partners to join our Christian mission.
Administration & Operations
5%
Essential Nashville, TN office expenses, secure payment processing, and strict regulatory compliance.
Every Donation Creates Lasting Change
Your generosity provides safe homes, quality education, healthcare, vocational training, and hope for orphaned children, widows, and vulnerable families across East Africa.
Turning Your Financial Gifts Into Direct Relief
We believe donors should always understand exactly how their generosity creates impact on the ground. When you give to OWAID, your contribution is directed to practical programmes across East and Central Africa that provide education, safe housing, emergency relief, and lasting support for vulnerable families.
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School Tuition Funding
Sent directly to local primary schools in the Nakivale Refugee Camp and Kyangwali Refugee Camp to cover student fees, books, and supplies. -
Construction Supply Sourcing
Used locally to purchase building materials like durable iron sheets, mud bricks, timber, and cement to build homes for widows. -
Emergency Relief Supplies
Sent directly to conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to purchase medical treatments, clothing, and hygiene kits.