named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Capacity Building for Health Workers
Trains government and local health workers in cancer screening and treatment protocols
Education and Social Support
Provides school fees, supplies, and emotional support for children affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer in families served by partner programs
Preventative Cancer Care
Funds cervical and breast cancer screening and HPV vaccinations for women and girls in Uganda
Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja
Provides home-based palliative care for people with advanced cancer and severe HIV/AIDS in rural districts of the Busoga Region, including pain management, counseling, and social support
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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HIV Research and Advocacy Funding 2 activities
- Funding community-based health programs for HIV/AIDS and cancer careFunds community-based health programs that provide holistic medical care, including HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, and cervical and breast cancer screening, particularly for women in Uganda.
- Funding income-generating activities for people affected by HIV/AIDSSupports income-generating activities to improve economic stability for Africans affected by HIV/AIDS, helping individuals and families maintain dignity and familial roles.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 2 activities
- Providing cancer prevention and treatment servicesDelivers cervical and breast cancer screening, HPV vaccinations for girls, and diagnostic testing and treatment for treatable cancers as part of its direct clinical care programs in Uganda.
- Providing on-site medical care through volunteer cliniciansDelivers full-time on-site medical support in Uganda through its founder, Dr. Margrethe Juncker, on a volunteer basis, contributing to direct clinical care delivery.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Delivering home-based palliative and holistic care in UgandaProvides comprehensive home-based palliative care in the Busoga Region of Uganda, including clinical visits, pain relief, hygiene support, emotional care, food, soap, and comfort funds for individuals living with advanced illness and their families.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding educational grants for children affected by HIV/AIDSProvides educational grants covering school fees and supplies for dependent children of Africans affected by HIV/AIDS, enabling access to primary education for one year.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Training government health workers in cancer screeningConducts training for government health workers in cervical and breast cancer screening processes to strengthen local healthcare capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$280K
Contributions & grants$280K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1050%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$279K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$153K
Investments$41K
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$152K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- BENEDICTE VIBE CHRISTENSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CERI LAWLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA ENGLISH REV — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA A FURMANSKI MD — CHAIRPERSON
- MARGRETHE JUNCKERMDMPH — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM STANLEY — Treasurer
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Rays of Hope Partner — Collaborates in delivering home-based care and essential supplies to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja Partner — Collaborates with Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja, directing inquiries to the organization.
- Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja Partner — FORO supports Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja with funding and on-site medical and program development support.
- Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja Partner — Partner organization receiving support to deliver home-based palliative care in Uganda.
- Reach Out Mbuya HIV/AIDS Initiative Partner — FORO is connected to Reach Out Mbuya HIV/AIDS Initiative, co-founded by Dr. Margrethe Juncker, which serves over 8,000 people in Kampala, Uganda.
- Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja in the Busoga Region.
- W. Stanley Partner — Receives and processes check donations on behalf of Friends of Reach Out.
- government health centers and hospitals in the Busoga Region Partner — Works closely with Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja to provide healthcare services.
- local non-governmental organizations Partner — Collaborates with Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja in the Busoga Region.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cancer Prevention and Early Detectionmethodology: cancer-prevention-and-screeningBy implementing vaccination and screening programs for cervical and breast cancer, the organization reduces morbidity and mortality in underserved women, because early intervention prevents disease progression and improves treatment outcomes.
- Family-Like Care Modelmethodology: family-like care modelBy providing care that emulates familial relationships, the organization improves emotional well-being and reinforces dignity for individuals isolated by illness, because psychosocial support is a critical component of holistic health.
- Holistic Care Modelmethodology: holistic_careBy addressing both medical and social needs together, the organization produces improved life outcomes and lasting change, because integrated support empowers individuals and communities more effectively than fragmented services.
- Local-Partner Grantmaking for Underserved Communitiesmethodology: local-partner grantmakingBy funding local organizations in African communities with limited donor support, the organization increases access to healthcare, social services, and economic empowerment, because locally-led programs are better positioned to respond to community-specific needs and sustain impact.