ABOUT
Our Vision
Our Story
While visiting an impoverished community in Uganda in 2006, God aligned the hearts of four people who refused to turn a blind eye to the tragedy surrounding them. Through a shared vision to offer hope and promote change, Align International was born.
Overwhelmed by orphans and widows, Uganda is a country where the majority of its citizens are trapped in a cycle of poverty with limited to no resources to help them break free. With 70% of its population under the age of 25 (CIA World Factbook 2019) and standing as the world’s third poorest country (Focus Economics), the road ahead is long. It is also full of hope.
Today, Align continues to bring people together across the world with one common goal and passion: to make a difference in the lives of thousands of desperate children. Through the generosity of faithful donors, Align’s main focus is to “look after orphans and widows in their distress,” (James 1:27) by providing basic necessities, spiritual support, and education that will equip them to rise above the poverty they were born into.
Alex & Millie Ojera
Align Partners since 2006
Alex is a Bishop in the Pentecostal Assemblies of God serving mostly in Central Uganda. He also is the lead Pastor at Bombo Pentecostal Church (also known as “BPC”) where he both teaches and mentors the youth, raising up leaders to change the fabric of the local community and country of Uganda.
Millie is the CEO of Life with Hope Ministries, where she oversees the operations of the Child Sponsorship Program, Life Homes, Donela Schools, and Scholarship Programs. She also manages the Donela Schools, and serves as the Worship Leader at Bombo Pentecostal Church.
Alex and Millie have three children, Jeremiah, Esther and Isaac. They also are “Daddy” and “Mummy” to many children and youth in Uganda.
Where we serve...
- Wobulenzi
- Kakooge
- Luweero
- Kavule
Board of Directors
Don & Elaine Herr
Erica Estrella
Joe & Barbara Jackson
Dr. Donald & Cari Walls
Board Members since October 2015
Dr. Walls is retired from Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA where he worked for 44 years as an anesthesiologist. Dr. Donald Walls also serves as the Align Lead for child counseling in our sponsorship program.
Cari is the president and owner/operator of Cari Blake Design, an interior design company specializing in custom homes and businesses. Cari has also been a member of every Gala Committee since 2014.
Brian Meadows
Brian is a senior managing consultant for Simpler Consulting, an IBM company. Brian and his wife, Stacey, are two of Align’s longest-standing supporters.