WHO WE ARE
Jesus and Me Children’s Ministries (JMCM) is a Christian Non-Government Organisation (NGO) dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. It is committed to working with girls and boys, families, and their communities in Uganda to overcome poverty and injustice.
As a Christian organisation, we heed the call to lead in facilitating empowerment of communities, working with partners, the government and other actors to contribute to children being protected, cared for and participating. This includes raising awareness on harmful or hazardous employment of child, sale of alcohol and narcotics to child, prohibition of child sexual exploitation, video halls, gaming halls, and bars.
We aspire to a Uganda in which girls and boys are protected, cared for, participating and realize their full potential, in their families and communities.
We seek as JMCM a Uganda where volunteers/staff engages effectively and efficiently with the highest level of accountability, commitment and passion for the wellbeing of children, as well as leaders holding staff accountable.
OUR TEAM
JMCM is composed of the executive body of the organization.
The roles are currently being held by:
- Chairperson: David Knowlton
- Vice Chair: Joseph Japaini
- General Secretary: Shisa Jorry -Aketch Joyce
- Treasurer-Finance Secretary: Matovu Ronnie and Stephen Batte
- Member-Patron: Rev. Rose Obema has been the Honorary Patron of JMCM since 2011 and continues to play an active role in our mission. A passionate speaker, she shares the love of God through the Lord Jesus Christ, fervently praying, interceding, and guiding many toward the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. As a mother, priest, and devoted leader, her love for the Church is both inspiring and commendable. Rev. Rose’s tireless contributions has impacted many, many lives all across Uganda and is an asset for JMCM work for the Kingdom of God. We are incredibly proud and blessed to have her as our Patron.
A Thank You Message from David Knowlton, JMCM chairperson
It has been a profound honor to serve with Jesus and Me Children’s Ministries. Since its inception in 1998 and official registration as an NGO in 2000, I have witnessed the organization’s remarkable growth and transformation. As the vision bearer and team leader, I have had the privilege of guiding the ministry through both challenges and times of expansion, always relying on God’s strength and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Looking to the future, I am filled with hope for the orphans, vulnerable children, and refugees we serve. Anchored in faith in Jesus Christ, a steadfast commitment to prayer, and a relentless dedication to our mission, I am confident in the lasting impact of this ministry. Our clear vision, mission, goals, and objectives continue to provide a solid foundation for a well-structured and transformative organization.
I am profoundly grateful to all who contribute to the success of JMCM—whether through prayer, financial support, or any form of involvement. Your support, no matter the capacity, is vital to the ongoing journey and impact of this ministry.
To reach, educate, inspire, grow and promote value of learning and self-worth in today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
A community where children are God-fearing, nurtured, trained and protected from all types of child neglect and abuse.
To contribute to improved Household Resilience, Protection and Sustained Well-Being of 250 Children, especially the most vulnerable by 2026 basing on our five year strategic plan 2021/2026.
The Logo has two children holding hands around the globe. The cross and the light inside the globe signifies that through Christ‘s coming light shines in the world though the world may not see the light.
Districts of scope: Kampala, Wakiso, Tororo, Fort Portal & Busia
JMCM Objectives
- To reach the most vulnerable OVC people in the region with education and business skills development as a means of economic empowerment.
- To achieve complete literacy and work for promotion of education.
- To work towards the elimination of child labour and to take appropriate steps to rehabilitation.
- To establish schools and institutions, and to manage community development schemes and projects for orphans/vulnerable children and widows.
- To initiate and strengthen the process of overall development amongst children from economically socio-economically deprived section of the society.
- To create activities of art and culture such as painting, clay modeling, etc. with focus on the under privileged children and other classes.
- To exhibit, market, and export the handcrafts, products, and articles made by the children and widows in our jurisdiction.
- To assist widows in bringing their hidden potential to the surface by providing alternative means to improve the quality of life.
- To evolve strategies and schemes for people with disabilities in the form of mass media campaigns, community awareness programs, integrated education programs, and helplines.
- To fight against HIV/AIDS through massive sensitization on preventive measures and positive living.
- To establish and manage the office of JMCM to operate the activities of the organization and other necessary activities in relation with other associations, community groups, organizations and individuals.