SUPPORT & CARE
Dignified Assistance
Providing basic necessities, nutritional aid, and emergency medical or burial assistance for vulnerable members and the elderly in our community.
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Uniting African Jews, preserving heritage, and building self-sustaining futures.
Supporting Jewish life in Africa through direct-impact child education, career development workshops, and emergency community aid. Rooted in tradition, focused on independence.
PLATE 01 · NAKAGYO, UGANDA Students and staff at the Karen Nursery & Primary School.
107 Children Enrolled
04 Active Grade Levels
501(c)3 Registered DBA Program
2022 Founded (Adar 5783)
Our Work
The Three Pillars of Support
CONNECTION & CAREERS
Communal Bridges
Fostering networks between global Jewish communities and emerging African congregations. Designing professional development and remote job training programs.
Read details CHINUCH & HERITAGE
Education & Legacy
Providing educational resources, Hebrew language lessons, holiday guides, and traditional craft programs under local rabbinic and communal guidance.
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ZIMALIYAH FINE ART "Unity of Shabbat" — Simcha-Chaya Ben Avraham
In Memoriam
A Sister's Legacy: The Purity Project
On Motsi Shabbat, December 10, 2022, founder Simcha-Chaya Ben Avraham lost her beloved sister, Purity, a pillar of service and cultural joy in her community. Supported by emergency donations, Simcha-Chaya traveled to Scotland to be by her side.
In honoring Purity's memory, Simcha-Chaya transformed profound grief into action. For Our African Jews was established as a living testament to human resilience, extending community service, education, and mutual support to children and families across emerging African Jewish communities.
Project Focus
Spotlight: Karen Nursery & Primary School
Official Enrollment Ledger
Karen Nursery & Primary School
March 2024 Audited
| Classroom | Enrolled | Jewish Pupils | Orphaned | Girls / Boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Middle & Top) | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21g / 20b |
| Primary One (P1) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 5g / 7b |
| Primary Two (P2) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3g / 6b |
| Primary Three (P3) | 25 | 10 | 5 | 12g / 13b |
| Primary Four (P4) | 20 | 3 | 11 | 11g / 9b |
| Total Roster | 107 | 28 | 37 | 52g / 55b |
Direct Impact, Physical Reality
Located in the Nakagyo Trading Center, Buyengo Town Council, Jinja District, Uganda, the Karen Nursery and Primary School serves 107 pupils, providing a Hebrew, English, and general curriculum.
Under local headmaster Joseph and director Loko Avaran, the academy addresses critical childhood welfare, nutritional deficits, and educational barriers.
Current Needs & Setbacks
- Uniform Shortage: Most children attend class without uniforms, impacting public perception and children's security outside the school gates.
- Teacher Allowances: Delays in recurring teacher wages due to unstable monthly donations.
Self-Sufficiency
Bridging Art & Philanthropy for Independence
CAREER ONBOARDING
Economic Empowerment
We believe in building economic self-sufficiency, not dependency. We collaborate with local businesses and trainers to connect African Jewish youth with remote work onboarding, digital skill prep, and resume coaching.
- 01. Prepare Digital literacy & communication coaching
- 02. Connect Matching candidates with local/global remote positions
- 03. Support Workshop seminars & internet allowance grants
ZIMALIYAH FINE ART 
Philanthropy through Aliyah Art
Zimbabwean-Israeli artist Simcha-Chaya Ben Avraham created the ZimAliyah digital art collection to fund community projects. All proceeds from the art are routed to local Uganda school programs and aid.
ZimAliyah Collection
Shalom Jerusalem
Mixed Media Digital Canvas
Updates
Chronicles from the Community
Nakagyo Seder: Celebrating Pesach 5784
Director Loko Avaran led the Nakagyo community and school children in a joyous Passover Seder, bridging age-old tradition with Ugandan Jewish life.
Read Chronicle →Introducing Headmaster Joseph
We are thrilled to welcome Headmaster Joseph to the Karen Junior Academy. His background in educational leadership is already transforming our curriculum.
Read Chronicle →March 2024 Operations & Welfare Report
A detailed breakdown of school feeding programs, English & Hebrew lessons progress, and our pressing uniform shortages.
Read Chronicle → Make a Difference
Support the Future of African Jewry
Your contributions go directly to physical food security, Jewish education, and remote career paths on the ground.
General Support Fund
Sponsor recurring community aid, remote career preparation, food distribution, and elderly care.
Direct School Aid
Sponsor Karen Junior Academy
Route funds directly to tuition, uniforms, teacher wages, and student breakfasts in Nakagyo, Uganda.
$18 Sponsors one classroom uniform for a child.
$36 Feeds one pupil hot breakfast & lunch for 3 months.
$120 Covers one month of wage allowance for a teacher.
Sponsor School via Chesed Fund
Tax-Deductible (501c3)
EIN 88-3069203
Candid Platinum Seal
100% Direct Field Routing