We need Your Support in Mission Work

To You, the Girls of Uganda,

Daughter, I See You

If Not Us -

Ronda Jane's Hope

Standing with Uganda’s young mothers—beautiful, brave, and made in the image of God.

Pastor Ben Arikod

Our Mission

If not us, then who?
In partnership with Pastor Ben Arikod, we serve young girls in Uganda—some as young as 11 years old—who are already mothers after surviving defilement. We meet urgent needs today and build dignity and skills for tomorrow in Christ.

Our Heart

These daughters are not statistics. They are scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and beloved children of God.
We refuse to let poverty, shame, or fear write their story.
With your help, we provide:

• Safety

• Food

• Counseling

• Discipleship

• Practical skills training
  

  So each mama can provide for her baby

  and stand tall in her God-given worth.

  
  

Meet Some of the Beautiful Girls of INFU-RJH

T-Shirts for IFNU-RJH,

The girls wear these in the field to be identified as a group ministry.

Bringing hearts and hands together...

What Your Gift Does

Emergency Food Hampers — $1,200

Keeps dozens of young mothers and their babies fed during crisis months. Includes staple foods, infant needs, and hygiene items.

“Adopt a Family” — $40 / month

Supports one young woman and her child with essentials (food, soap, diapers if needed, transport for clinic or training days).

Skills Training & Start-Up Kits — any amount

Funds beadwork, sewing, knitting, basketry, and micro-enterprise training. Provides the tools and supplies to start earning right away.

Worth & Word — Formation in Christ — any amount

Funds Bible-based workshops, trauma counseling, and resources that teach identity, boundaries, and hope in Jesus.

After a Church Service

Beautifully dancing together

These Daughters Have Babies of their Own

Innocence Lost

Learning to Sew: New skills to support their child

11 Years Old, 4 Months Pregnant

Only 12 Years Old, God Bless Her

How It Works

1. Identify & Support: Find vulnerable mamas and babies in urgent need.

2. Stabilize: Emergency food + safe community + counseling.

3. Equip: Skills training with materials and mentorship.

4. Launch: Starter kits + market access so income begins quickly.

5. Disciple: Ongoing prayer, teaching, and healing in Christ.

Where Your Money Goes

• Food & Hygiene: ~50–60%

• Training & Materials: ~20–25%

• Local Coordination: ~10–15%
  

Discipleship & Counseling: ~5–10%
(Administrative costs are kept lean and local—receipts and reports available.)

Meet The Team

Ronda Jane (“RJ”) — Founder, mentor, advocate for dignity and healing.

Ps. Ben Arikod — On-the-ground pastoral lead, coordinating care and training.

Sarah and Derrik assist Ps. Ben with various duties.

Pastor Ben is dedicated to these young women and to the congregants of this church. He has been a great blessing to me in ministry and has become a dear friend.

RJ Thompson

Derick, Ps. Ben, Irene Feobe, Judith Kagonya and Akurut Alice

Pastor Ben Arikod

Am ARIKOD BEN MUKISA from Eastern Uganda in Butebo District kabwangasi town council kasekenyi village. Am a primary school teacher by profession .in 2001 I was called into ministry I got my first certificate in ministry and Discipleship in 2005 with brusreed school of ministry a Canadian school .I also got commissioned and ordained as a missionary for the gospel in 2023 by the spirit and truth school of ministry USA .I have been a pastor for 15 years . I serve my God with upper room life church in my area .I was trained in Discipleship making in 2024 and am now a disciple maker

My passion is to see all people come to Christ irespective of race culture, gender and tribe.

It's also my passion to see the youth of the world in good self reliant and happy lives. I teach the word of God to all. Am 53 years old with nine children with my wife GONZA IRENE PHOEBE. I love God

Upper Room Life Church

Ps. Ben Baptizing in the River Kachuru

Ways to Give

• Fund a Food Hamper: $1,200
  
  

• Adopt a Family: $40 / month
  
  

• Equip Her Hands: $100–$500 for tools & materials
  
  

Give Where Needed Most: any amount

What You’ll Receive

• Welcome email showing how your gift is used
  
  

• Simple updates (photos, testimonies, quick impact notes)
  
  

• Optional quarterly Zoom prayer with RJ & Ps. Ben

Pastor Ben working with other churches and at training events

Praise Report!

A sewing machine was donated!

Repairs have been made and an experienced tailor is offering mentoring for a few young ladies to be trained!

But supplies are needed. We are getting together a care package of sewing supplies to ship over. Everything from thimbles and scissors to fabric scraps and patterns. Please contact RJ if you have anything you would like to have shipped as we are looking into discounted bulk shipping rates. 504-300-3954

The next project - Crocheted shoes. Take a look!

IFNU-Ronda Jane’s Hope – Project Overview

What it is:

Ronda Jane’s Hope is a faith-led initiative to support vulnerable girls in Uganda. It is not a registered NGO or legal organization. It is a personal outreach funded through tithe money from Ronda Jane, with the goal of bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to girls in need.

Vision:

To reflect God’s heart by helping girls break cycles of poverty, hopelessness, and neglect, and to give them a chance to grow in safety, education, and confidence.

Mission:

To use a portion of personal tithe money and donations to provide practical help to girls in Uganda in an organized but non-legal way. This includes:

Supporting school fees and educational supplies.

Providing essentials for daily life (clothing, hygiene items, food, etc.).

Offering encouragement, prayer, and guidance so girls know they are loved and valued.

Goals (current stage):

To help a small group of girls consistently with basic needs.

To build trust and relationship in the community.

To serve faithfully at this small scale until God brings growth and others join the mission.

Important Note:

Ronda Jane’s Hope is not an NGO. It is not registered in the U.S. or Uganda. It is one person giving from her tithe money and donations to help in an organized fashion. This will not grow into a formal organization unless and until God promotes it through the involvement of others.