About us
His Heart For Africa was founded by Heather Teague in 2013 and was officially licensed as a 501(c)(3) in 2014; however, to fully understand her love of Africa we must rewind back to 2011.
Heather was given the opportunity to spend 5 weeks in Uganda during Christmas break of her junior year in college. God was working on Heather’s heart. She wasn’t sure what God was planning nor how it would unfold but she KNEW she would be back in Uganda.
Heather is now in her tenth year of ministering and loving on the people of Jinja. The seeds that were planted in her heart in 2011 are still guiding her as she continues this journey in faith. The ministry has grown and changed over the years.
HHFA originally was assisting other organizations in the Jinja area. The longer she was there, however, the more focused God called her to be. HHFA continues to work with other organizations in the Jinja community, but has seen the need for focusing specifically on the education of children and quality care for the elderly. Too many moms (mamas) and grandmas (jajas) don't have the means to send their children to school. To end the cycle of poverty, children have to receive an education. No matter where you are or what your circumstances are, every child deserves the right to an education. And every person deserves to be loved and treated with respect as they near the end of their lives.
HHFA currently has over 50 children in our Tuition Scholarship Program and 13 elderly that we are caring for. Click here to learn more about these programs and click here to donate to help us continue changing their lives.
