Love that reaches
past the walls
Through sustainable, compassionate programs in education, health, psychosocial support and economic empowerment.
Wells of Hope Ministeries supports prisoners and their families, with a special focus on children with an incarcerated parent.
“I believe children of prisoners are the forgotten victims of crime, the orphans of justice, and that the issue is not only humanitarian.”
Francis Ssuubi
FOUNDER OF WELLS OF HOPE

Support
Education Access
Wells of Hope Junior School, Hope High School Semuto, partner schools, tertiary placements, and trade skills in sewing, hairdressing, bakery and agriculture.
Health
HIV testing and counselling, nutritional support, school nurses, medical camps, and one-to-one mental health therapy.
Psychosocial support
Individual and group counselling, facilitated prison visits, family reunification, the Wells of Hope Safe Home, and foster placement.
Economic empowerment
Trade skills, agribusiness support, financial literacy, and business coaching for caregivers and people leaving prison.
“I believe children of prisoners are the forgotten victims of crime, the orphans of justice, and that the issue is not only humanitarian.”
Francis Ssuubi
FOUNDER OF WELLS OF HOPE
CORE AREAS OF OPERTAION
Education Access
Wells of Hope Junior School, Hope High School Semuto, partner schools, tertiary placements, and trade skills in sewing, hairdressing, bakery and agriculture.
Health
HIV testing and counselling, nutritional support, school nurses, medical camps, and one-to-one mental health therapy.
Psychosocial support
Individual and group counselling, facilitated prison visits, family reunification, the Wells of Hope Safe Home, and foster placement.
Economic empowerment
Trade skills, agribusiness support, financial literacy, and business coaching for caregivers and people leaving prison.
Our Partners









Our Purpose
We exist to restore dignity, hope and opportunity to children and families affected by incarceration through education, counseling and family reunification.

Our Mission
To support prisoners, children, caregivers, and former prisoners through education, healthcare, livelihoods, and support.

Our Vision
To empower children and families affected by the justice system with opportunities to rebuild their lives.
Our Impact
The numbers behind the work

Over 200
Children reconnecting with their parents through prison visits each year.

90%
Of children who dropped out or never enrolled are now attending.

2 Schools
Built from the ground up to serve our community

Since 2002
We have been supporting prisoners and their families.

Their parent’s incarceration shouldn’t end their future
We empower families to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Our Blog

Mission Trips
Uganda or Kenya summer internship open any time of the year
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Situation on Children With Parents in Prison in Uganda
Situation on Children with incarcerated parents in Uganda!
Francis Ssuubi, Founder Wells of Hope Ministries
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