# Orphans of Uganda Founded in 2009, **Orphans of Uganda Children Center** in Bugiri District provides shelter, education, and hope to **77 orphaned children**. Since adopting Bitcoin, they’ve become a model for how humanitarian projects can build circular economies powered by transparency and community trust. Their Geyser campaign has raised over **41M sats (\~$25,700)** from **166 contributors**, helping fund food, school fees, and the construction of a permanent home for the children. {% embed url="" %} *** #### **What Made the Project Successful** * **Relentless social media activity:** Shares frequent video updates showing real progress and daily life at the orphanage — always including the Geyser link. * **Strong community support:** Built a loyal network of donors and advocates who amplify their posts and Geyser project across platforms. * **Collaborative spirit:** Connected with other Bitcoin humanitarian projects, fostering cross-support and shared growth. * **Visible impact:** Regular project posts clearly show the outcomes of donations, reinforcing trust and ongoing contributions. *** #### **Features Used** * 🗞️ **Project Posts:** Frequent updates go out by email to past contributors, maintaining engagement. * ⚡ **Lightning Address:** Used Geyser’s Lightning address to receive direct contributions from any wallet. * 🔳 **Geyser QR Code:** Shared on social media to make donating as easy as scanning and sending sats. *** #### **Impact Snapshot** * **41,418,817 sats raised** (\~$25,782) * **166 contributors** * **23 project posts** showcasing milestones and construction progressOrphans of Uganda \_ Geyser * **Permanent orphanage under construction** in Bugiri District * **Bitcoin education and transparency** woven into every update *** #### **Featured Links & Media** * ⚡ [Geyser Project](https://geyser.fund/project/orphansofuganda8333mobi?hero=geyserpromotion) * 🎥 [Watch Updates](https://x.com/OrphansOfUganda) #### **Creator Tip 💡** > “Show your impact, share your progress, and let your supporters be part of the journey — transparency inspires generosity.” --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/guides/success-stories/orphans-of-uganda.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.