The Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation (BMCF) was started in 2001 in Kasese, western Uganda by a group of committed Christians and members of the local community as a response to the scourge of HIV/AIDS that was devastating many families, and still continues to wreck havoc on people’s lives and the economy of the community.
As of 2007 the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Kasese district was 16 percent. This high rate of HIV prevalence accounts for the presence of thousands of orphaned children and many widows/widowers in the district. This unfortunate situation of HIV/AIDS was largely worsened in 1996-2000 due to the rebel conflict in the area that caused displacements of large sections of the population in certain parts of the district.
How to Help
There are many ways you, your family and your church can have an impact in the lives of those in the community of Kasese suffering from HIV/AIDS.
While your financial contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use, there are other ways to help.
We feel it is important to publicly recognize contributions to our Foundation. We do not, however, acknowledge on this site contributors by name for privacy reasons.
Our Contributors
Dioceses, cathedrals, congregations and church organizations are encouraged to sponsor an orphaned child in South Rwenzori. However, any contribution is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.
We like to recognize those congregations that have contributed the modest amount it takes to help a child obtain an education and maintain hope for a positive and productive life. Individuals and families, as well as organizations of all kinds (schools, foundations, charitable organizations, etc.) also are encouraged to sponsor a child.