Founded as a Colorado-based nonprofit, Serenity House Africa focuses on creating sustainable solutions for Africa's most vulnerable children. We work directly with communities in Uganda and the DRC to provide safe housing, quality education, and protection from exploitation. Through partnerships with local organizations and dedicated supporters, we're building a foundation for lasting change in these children's lives.
Founder and Executive Director
The heart behind Serenity House Africa began with our Executive Director, Grace Ushindi. In 2017, Grace began personally supporting homeless and vulnerable children in her community—using her own limited income to pay for school tuition, uniforms, books, and daily needs. She grew up in the Congo, fled to Uganda before coming to the USA when she was 21 years old. Here in the States, she learned English, got her degree in Social Work, started her career at Children’s Hospital. During this time, she also founded Serenity House Africa as the vulnerable children in East Africa remained heavy on her heart.
What started as a small, personal act of compassion grew into a life-changing mission. Over the years, Grace built relationships, secured land, and created opportunities for children who otherwise had none. Her faith, resilience, and commitment to serving others laid the foundation for what is now Serenity House Africa.
Today, her vision continues to guide the organization—providing not just support, but hope, dignity, and a future for every child served.
Since our founding, we've made significant strides in protecting and educating vulnerable children across Africa. These numbers represent real lives transformed through your generous support.
Children Receiving School Supplies
Kids equipped for learning each year
Countries Served
Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo operations
Annual Education Cost
Per child for private schooling
We work directly with trusted local partners and community leaders in Uganda and the Congo to ensure transparency and accountability; all who we connect with weekly at a minimum. All funds are tracked and documented, with regular updates provided to donors about specific projects and their progress. We maintain low overhead costs to maximize the impact of every dollar donated.
Schooling is much different in East Africa than most other parts of the world. In Eastern Congo, roughly 2/3rds of children are not in school and Uganda is not much better. This is due to families not being able to afford tuition or even school supplies and uniforms. We work to eliminate those barriers.
Grace Ushindi
Executive Director
Colorado Based
Angela Turbyfill
Board Member/Social Worker
Colorado Based
Corneille Maombi
Uganda Director
Uganda Based
Ryan Turbyfill
Board Treasurer
Colorado Based
Paluku Noah Kinahwa
DRC Director
DRC Based
Esra Gentry
Board Member
Colorado Based
Maren Swain
Board Secretary
Colorado Based
Heather Curd
Board Member
Colorado Based
Serenity House Africa is a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing, education, and protection for vulnerable children across Uganda and the Congo.
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