Our History

In 2004, Paul J. Brown embarked on his first journey to Uganda alongside a group of social work graduate students from Boston College and their professor, Dr. Hugo Kamya, a native Ugandan. Witnessing the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on the country, they encountered numerous children struggling to survive after losing one or both parents. Many of these children considered themselves fortunate to have even one meal per day. With public education in Uganda lacking full government subsidy, numerous children couldn't attend school due to the inability to pay fees. Moreover, access to proper medical care was limited for most. Despite facing such adversity, what deeply resonated with Paul was the resilience, hope, and unwavering faith in a brighter future displayed by these children.

Upon returning to Boston, Paul and Hugo were moved to take action. Mrs. Immaculate Kazibwe, Hugo’s mother, had seen firsthand the impact of HIV/AIDS on the families in her village. She was particularly concerned that the children in these families were facing uncertain futures as their parents and guardians became ill and died. Immaculate had a dream: to support the education of these children by paying their school fees and by welcoming them to her home to feed them and monitor their medical care. In 2004, the Makula Fund for Children was established to bring this dream to fruition and to support and nurture the hope of these children. The fund assists with school fees, a breakfast program, and basic medical care, all to foster the aspirations of these resilient young souls.