In the last year, a lot has happened at the Home of Joy. After two years of corona-related school closure, our children were finally allowed to attend school again. Thanks to home schooling, all of them were able to skip a grade, which is great since most of the children are a few years older than their classmates because many of them started school later. Also our [...]
The Indian government now only allows government-run homes to house healthy, school-age children under the age of 18. This led to sad moments last spring when children who had been at home with us for years had to move to distant relatives or to government-run homes. We are trying to continue to support these children. Our social worker is in [...]
After several repairs we decided to buy new beds for the dormitories. So that the children were not in the way during the assembly, the foundation councilor Fiona and some staff members made an excursion with them. Near the town of Gulu there is a small recreation center, where you can learn a lot about the [...]
It is important for us to be well integrated in the community of Chopelwor. During the school vacations, the children of Home of Joy have been cleaning the local village square weekly after the weekly market. In addition, each week we support a different family with salt, sugar, corn, rice, beans and soap and help with any work that needs to be done in and around the [...]
In the Chopelwor area, people have attended school for less than 4 years on average. Thus, the illiteracy rate in this rural region is very high. It is estimated that about 60% of the villagers cannot read and write properly. In May 2022, we engaged a teacher as a caregiver in the children's home Home of Joy [...]
Children Around 30 orphans currently live in our main house. The three-storey house was built at the time to accommodate up to 100 children. However, as two floors are currently occupied by the school because there are no other school rooms available nearby, we cannot take in any additional children. As soon as the situation changes due to the [...]
In spring 2021, we realised the project of our own library. The building in which the books are housed will soon be equipped with additional notebooks and tablets so that the children can learn how to use digital media. Three children will finish their compulsory schooling next year and will have to think about the future [...]
WHAT GIVES YOU THE MOST JOY? "The support and security I get here at the Home of Joy orphanage". (Benjamin 18 years) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH? "I want to become a lawyer. To defend myself and other people." (Geoffrey 15 years) WHAT DO YOU FEAR THE MOST? "If I see a snake or if [...]
"My name is Shylaia and I attend Year 7 at St Joseph's English Medium School. I enjoyed the Christmas party very much. I like celebrations very much and they give me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I wish to become a good teacher. When I reach my goal, I want to visit all the states in my country [...]
On 18 September, our annual sponsor run "We run for children" took place in beautiful autumn weather. More than 300 guests romped around the outdoor field of the Schönenbüel sports facility in Unterägeri and made the day an unforgettable experience. During the breaks they were entertained by the great Body and Dance Art dance group from Rothenthurm and fed by [...]
After the break in 2020, we were once again able to run our Stiftungsbeizli at the Aegerimärcht this year. Over 60 helpers ensured that we had a well-filled tent and that our guests were well catered for. Due to Corona, we had to reduce the number of seats and the number of market visitors was smaller than in other [...]
Our on-site teams make an incredible effort to offer our children varied days - even in times of lockdown. For example, the caretakers offer outdoor lessons every day. In addition, the children are taught the art of hair knotting or crochet. In the past months, we have also built a small library with solar light, [...].
In Uganda, too, 2020 has gone completely differently than planned. All schools have been closed since spring and the children are being taught at home. Thanks to the reopening of our "Home of Joy" facility in January 2019, the children are in good hands in a safe place with good infrastructure and enough space. The children will be [...]
In India, too, the year 2020 has turned out completely different than expected. Since spring, all schools have been closed and the children have to stay at home. Our orphans are in the fortunate position of being housed in a safe place during the long lockdown at home in the orphanage "Mothers Nest". The caregivers are doing their best to [...]
At the end of November, Stefan Born, President of the Foundation Board, visited "Mothers Nest" together with Kathrin Kühn, Member of the Foundation Board, Pascale Koller and Bea Reichle. Currently, 35 girls live in the orphanage "Mothers Nest" and go to school. The younger ones attend school on our premises, some of the older ones already attend high school externally. Likewise, 40 children with [...]
In October 2019, a delegation of the Foundation Board (Gabi Teutrine and Stefan Born) visited the project with four Foundation friends from Germany and Switzerland. It was impressive to see how well the children are doing and how comfortable everyone feels at the new location. For the 32 children as well as all the staff, the new [...]
It is done. With a lot of local celebrities and a party for the whole village, we inaugurated our new house for orphans in Chopalwor. After the rigorous time of moving and setting up, everyone enjoyed the celebration and there was a fun and exuberant atmosphere. 32 children and 8 staff members now live and work in Chopelwor, [...]
Together with his two colleagues Bea Reichle and Pascale Koller and Brigitte Born from the association "Menschen für Menschen sein", Stefan Born, President of the Foundation Board, visited "Mothers Nest" at the beginning of November 2018. Currently, 26 orphans who can go to school and 32 children with disabilities live in "Mothers Nest". The three-storey main building, which was opened in 2016, is now used as a two-storey [...]
Our restaurant at the "Aegeri Market" was a great success again this year. A big thank you to the organising committee, all guests and of course all helpers for this great result.
Take a look at the pictures and be amazed how a completely new residential complex for our orphans was built in Uganda within 6 months. 30 local workers built the new house for our children. We have our own water from a well and a small solar system for night lighting.
In the last year, a lot has happened at the Home of Joy. After two years of corona-related school closure, our children were finally allowed to attend school again. Thanks to home schooling, all of them were able to skip a grade, which is great since most of the children are a few years older than their classmates because many of them started school later. Also our [...]
The Indian government now only allows government-run homes to house healthy, school-age children under the age of 18. This led to sad moments last spring when children who had been at home with us for years had to move to distant relatives or to government-run homes. We are trying to continue to support these children. Our social worker is in [...]
After several repairs we decided to buy new beds for the dormitories. So that the children were not in the way during the assembly, the foundation councilor Fiona and some staff members made an excursion with them. Near the town of Gulu there is a small recreation center, where you can learn a lot about the [...]
It is important for us to be well integrated in the community of Chopelwor. During the school vacations, the children of Home of Joy have been cleaning the local village square weekly after the weekly market. In addition, each week we support a different family with salt, sugar, corn, rice, beans and soap and help with any work that needs to be done in and around the [...]
In the Chopelwor area, people have attended school for less than 4 years on average. Thus, the illiteracy rate in this rural region is very high. It is estimated that about 60% of the villagers cannot read and write properly. In May 2022, we engaged a teacher as a caregiver in the children's home Home of Joy [...]
Children Around 30 orphans currently live in our main house. The three-storey house was built at the time to accommodate up to 100 children. However, as two floors are currently occupied by the school because there are no other school rooms available nearby, we cannot take in any additional children. As soon as the situation changes due to the [...]
In spring 2021, we realised the project of our own library. The building in which the books are housed will soon be equipped with additional notebooks and tablets so that the children can learn how to use digital media. Three children will finish their compulsory schooling next year and will have to think about the future [...]
WHAT GIVES YOU THE MOST JOY? "The support and security I get here at the Home of Joy orphanage". (Benjamin 18 years) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH? "I want to become a lawyer. To defend myself and other people." (Geoffrey 15 years) WHAT DO YOU FEAR THE MOST? "If I see a snake or if [...]
"My name is Shylaia and I attend Year 7 at St Joseph's English Medium School. I enjoyed the Christmas party very much. I like celebrations very much and they give me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I wish to become a good teacher. When I reach my goal, I want to visit all the states in my country [...]
On 18 September, our annual sponsor run "We run for children" took place in beautiful autumn weather. More than 300 guests romped around the outdoor field of the Schönenbüel sports facility in Unterägeri and made the day an unforgettable experience. During the breaks they were entertained by the great Body and Dance Art dance group from Rothenthurm and fed by [...]
After the break in 2020, we were once again able to run our Stiftungsbeizli at the Aegerimärcht this year. Over 60 helpers ensured that we had a well-filled tent and that our guests were well catered for. Due to Corona, we had to reduce the number of seats and the number of market visitors was smaller than in other [...]
Our on-site teams make an incredible effort to offer our children varied days - even in times of lockdown. For example, the caretakers offer outdoor lessons every day. In addition, the children are taught the art of hair knotting or crochet. In the past months, we have also built a small library with solar light, [...].
In Uganda, too, 2020 has gone completely differently than planned. All schools have been closed since spring and the children are being taught at home. Thanks to the reopening of our "Home of Joy" facility in January 2019, the children are in good hands in a safe place with good infrastructure and enough space. The children will be [...]
In India, too, the year 2020 has turned out completely different than expected. Since spring, all schools have been closed and the children have to stay at home. Our orphans are in the fortunate position of being housed in a safe place during the long lockdown at home in the orphanage "Mothers Nest". The caregivers are doing their best to [...]
At the end of November, Stefan Born, President of the Foundation Board, visited "Mothers Nest" together with Kathrin Kühn, Member of the Foundation Board, Pascale Koller and Bea Reichle. Currently, 35 girls live in the orphanage "Mothers Nest" and go to school. The younger ones attend school on our premises, some of the older ones already attend high school externally. Likewise, 40 children with [...]
In October 2019, a delegation of the Foundation Board (Gabi Teutrine and Stefan Born) visited the project with four Foundation friends from Germany and Switzerland. It was impressive to see how well the children are doing and how comfortable everyone feels at the new location. For the 32 children as well as all the staff, the new [...]
It is done. With a lot of local celebrities and a party for the whole village, we inaugurated our new house for orphans in Chopalwor. After the rigorous time of moving and setting up, everyone enjoyed the celebration and there was a fun and exuberant atmosphere. 32 children and 8 staff members now live and work in Chopelwor, [...]
Together with his two colleagues Bea Reichle and Pascale Koller and Brigitte Born from the association "Menschen für Menschen sein", Stefan Born, President of the Foundation Board, visited "Mothers Nest" at the beginning of November 2018. Currently, 26 orphans who can go to school and 32 children with disabilities live in "Mothers Nest". The three-storey main building, which was opened in 2016, is now used as a two-storey [...]
Our restaurant at the "Aegeri Market" was a great success again this year. A big thank you to the organising committee, all guests and of course all helpers for this great result.
Take a look at the pictures and be amazed how a completely new residential complex for our orphans was built in Uganda within 6 months. 30 local workers built the new house for our children. We have our own water from a well and a small solar system for night lighting.
Under the leadership of the Bishop Rt. Rev. George William Kasangaki, an existing church infrastructure consisting of three old but habitable buildings, three external latrines and surrounding land was rented by the foundation and converted into an orphanage. Renovation work began in the second half of 2014.
