About the project

Orphans of Uganda Children Center (OUCC) in Bugiri District is more than an orphanage; it is a family. Founded in 2009 and now guided by former resident Isma Byarugaba, the home nourishes, educates, and protects 77 children every day.

In 2023 the Bitcoin Kampala community welcomed OUCC into the Bitcoin economy through the Fruits-for-Sats initiative, and a year later rallied again to save Starlight School.

Early in 2025 Ray Youssef, CEO of the peer-to-peer platform NoOnes, donated 1 BTC, laying the foundation for a new home for these children.

Now, with support from Bitcoin Kampala and Praia Bitcoin Brazil, we are running crowdfunding campaigns on Bitcoin Economy Confederation and Geyser.fund to bring this project to completion.

Your sats are becoming bricks; help us lay the next one.

The children still sleep in temporary huts. The roof, doors, windows, plumbing, wiring and furnishings remain unfinished. Daily costs for food, healthcare and utilities continue while construction is underway.

Finish the house by raising the final 1.5  BTC. Every sat moves bricks, beams and hope into place.

What We Still Need

Item	Description
Roof & ceiling	360 iron sheets, timber trusses, ceiling mesh
Structure finish	Remaining brickwork, plaster, external & internal paint
Utilities	Plumbing, water tanks, wiring, solar backup
Safety & access	Doors, windows, perimeter fence, compound paving
Kitchen & dining	Stoves, sinks, tables, benches
Transparency & audit	Receipts, weekly video updates
Contingency	Unforeseen expenses and transport

In 2009 local teacher Lady Fatimah Kagoya opened her humble home to a handful of orphaned children in Bugiri. As the family grew, former resident Isma Byarugaba returned in 2012 to lead daily care. For years the kids slept in timber sheds – until 2023, when Bitcoin Kampala connected the center to Lightning and launched the Fruits for Sats program. Two year later, that spark of financial inclusion planted the bigger dream: a permanent brick home built one sat at a time.

Execution Summary

Provide a safe, permanent home for 77 orphans in Bugiri

Key Results

Roof and ceiling installed and inspected by 30 Nov 2025.
Secure doors, windows and fence completed by 15 Dec 2025.
Water, plumbing and solar electrical systems operational by 10 Jan 2026.
Dormitories furnished and kitchen fully functional by 25 Jan 2026.
Occupancy certificate issued and all children sleeping inside by 01 Feb 2026.
Weekly transparency updates published with 100 percent of expenses documented.

Phase	Timeline	Activities
1. Fundraising Push	Aug–Oct 2025	• Weekly #HomeForHope media blitz • Partner AMAs and podcasts • Merchant “Sats‑for‑Kids” weekends • Publish running tally and matching stats
2. Procurement & Site Prep	01–15 Nov 2025	• Lock in suppliers for roofing, plumbing and solar • Transport materials to Bugiri • Engage local labour teams • Verify quality and quantities against invoices
3. Roof & Perimeter	16–30 Nov 2025	• Install trusses, iron sheets and ceiling mesh • Fit rain‑water harvesting gutters and 2 tanks • Erect perimeter fence and gate • Post photo/video proof‑of‑work
4. Utilities Installation	01–10 Jan 2026	• Lay plumbing lines and wire conduits • Mount solar panels, batteries and inverter • Connect lighting and outlets • Commission water system
5. Interiors & Furnishings	11–25 Jan 2026	• Plaster, paint and tile • Install doors, windows and screens • Assemble bunks, tables and kitchen equipment • Deep‑clean for move‑in
6. Move‑In & Audit	26 Jan–01 Feb 2026	• Relocate children and staff • Conduct safety inspection • Publish final expenditure report • Celebrate Home‑Opening Day