Wells of Hope Ministries
Founded by Francis Ssuubi, Wells of Hope Ministries is a non-profit Christian organization located in
Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to assisting children impacted by parental imprisonment. The organization
addresses the needs of prisoners and their families, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable and
compassionate programs for children whose parents are incarcerated.
Vision
A society where people especially children affected by the criminal justice system get justice and
regeneration in their lives
Mission
To address needs of people in prison and their families with great attention given to children
with a parent in prison through sustainable and compassionate programs.
Mandate
To be compassionate by responding to needs of people in prison and their families
People Wells of Hope Assists:
1. Children with incarcerated parents and/or those affected by parental incarceration.
2. Individuals in prison living with HIV & AIDS.
3. Incarcerated parents or individuals in prison in general.
4. Spouses of incarcerated individuals.
5. Formerly incarcerated individuals, particularly women!
Key Work:
Wells of Hope organizes prison visits to enhance the relationships between children and their parents
and seeks to draw government attention to the specific needs of this demographic.
Wells of Hope Schools
Wells of Hope offers educational opportunities to children with incarcerated parents, including a Primary/Elementary and High School. Graduates from High School are sponsored for Vocational and University education.
Family Based Care Program
Wells of Hope strives to ensure that children with incarcerated parents have the chance to be raised in a family environment; this is achieved through Family Strengthening, Family Reunification, and Foster Care. Children without next of kin, particularly those born or raised in prison, are assisted in being raised in a nurturing foster family. We do not provide financial compensation to foster families.
Wells of Hope Women’s Safe Home
