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Building Ovens. Building Futures.

What We Do

Ovens of Hope empowers South Sudanese refugee women in Uganda by building mud and brick ovens and training women to bake and sell goods in local markets. We teach essential business skills and provide mentorship, helping women become entrepreneurs while growing in faith through a Christ-centered disciple-making movement.

  • Disciple

    We nurture women disciple leaders within these communities— who will serve as Christ-led leaders and minister to other women within the settlements.

  • Build

    We build mud and brick ovens in refugee settlements, empowering women to bake and sell goods in local markets to generate income and support their families.

  • Teach

    We teach women baking, financial management, mentoring, and entrepreneurship skills, providing them the tools to run successful businesses.

  • Thrive

    We empower women to thrive, rather than survive, through the transformative power of Jesus Christ by strengthening their faith in God's provision and guidance.

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Enduring Hardships & Rebuilding Lives In Uganda

The majority of refugees in Uganda are from South Sudan and have fled violence, food insecurity, and the breakdown of essential services in their home countries. Now, they face new hardships in refugee camps with limited access to economic opportunities, leaving them vulnerable to poverty and exploitation.

1.8 Million Refugees

  82% 

Women & Youth

25 Refugee Camps

Hope Begins in Pagirinya

Fleeing war and loss, South Sudanese refugee women arrive in Pagirinya Settlement, Uganda, carrying the weight of survival on their shoulders. Among them is Scovia, our partner in Uganda, who once walked this same path—forced to leave her home, yet determined to rebuild.

Now, in partnership with Scovia and her husband of Yenet Ministries in Uganda, we embark on our journey in Pagirinya, laying the foundation for lasting change. These ovens are lifelines, allowing women to bake, sell, and build a future of dignity. They will help sustain their families and uplift their communities through faith and entrepreneurship.

The need is urgent. Will you help ignite hope where it’s needed most?

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A group of people standing in a room, raising their hands in a gesture of praise or worship. They are wearing colorful dresses and shirts with 'yenet' logos. The background shows a wall and sound equipment.
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Building Hope, One Oven at a Time

We are launching a pilot project—starting with one oven to empower refugee women in Uganda to bake, sell, and build a sustainable future. This first oven will provide jobs, financial independence, and a path forward. Once we refine the model, we will scale and build more ovens across other settlements to impact even more lives.

Ignite the First Spark of Hope

Your support launches our pilot project—the first oven—creating jobs, providing training and supplies, and laying the foundation for a model that can grow and transform more lives.

Donations are tax-deductible. Clicking the donation button will take you to our dedicated giving page hosted by the Central Texas Community Foundation. There, you can safely make your tax-deductible gift to support the mission of Ovens of Hope.

Get Involved

Ovens of Hope seeks passionate individuals to join us in empowering South Sudanese women in Ugandan refugee camps. Whether you have a few hours or more to give, there are multiple ways to get involved:

Volunteer – Support our mission through hands-on or remote volunteer opportunities.

Ambassador – Help spread awareness by sharing our story and advocating for Ovens of Hope in your community.

Fundraiser – Organize events or campaigns to help raise funds for our programs and make a lasting impact

Tell us how you'd like to get involved by filling out the form. We can't wait to welcome you to the Ovens of Hope family!

Ready to be the spark that ignites change?