TESTIMONIALS

I have donated to charities working with children and education for years, one organisation in particular I sponsored two children every year for 30 years.  I love their work but I have always struggled with how much of the money I provided went to the organisation and it’s marketing.  Last year I was given the opportunity to visit Uganda and work with the Smiling Hearts organisation, a pure joy! Since returning home I have cancelled my sponsorship with the other organisation (with a heavy heart) and now donate to Smiling Hearts knowing that all the money goes to help the young disabled children at the center & in the community.  In addition, working directly with Smiling Hearts has given me the opportunity to get to know the directors. Loretta, Beth & Helen are special women with huge hearts and a passion that is contagious. I look forward to assisting them to achieve their vision for the kids, teenagers and young adults. They provide such a caring and nuturing environment for all at the Smiling Hearts Centre, as well, as their new outreach programs. If you are reading this and wondering if you should donate, please don’t hesitate.  I can assure you all the money donated goes to the running of the centre and the wellbeing of the disabled children and young adults that Smiling Hearts assists.  Smiling Hearts truly makes a difference!

Sandra | Smiling Hearts Visitor | Australia

Having thoroughly enjoyed my time with Smiling Hearts in 2017 I was very excited to have the opportunity to return to Uganda, with my Mum, this July (2019). It was wonderful to reunite with Hellen (Co-Founder) and the young adults of Smiling Hearts and visit their new Centre. Hellen is an amazing woman, who is talented beyond measure and has a heart full of love and kindness. Her desire to make a difference and help young adults achieve their full potential is truly inspiring. At the Centre my Mum and I assisted with making crafts to sell, including sewing coasters and mats with bottle tops and beautiful Ugandan fabric and screen printing cushion cases. It was so lovely to see how the Smiling Hearts program has helped children understand that their disability is by no means a barrier to them achieving their goals and aspirations. Smiling Hearts is truly an inspiration, I remember and treasure my memories with them fondly and hope to return to Uganda and reunite with them again soon.

- Florence | Smiling Hearts Visitor | London

Smiling Hearts has changed my life. I feel more and more confident. There is no discrimination here. Because of Smiling Hearts I’m at Secondary School.

- Sylivia | Smiling Heart | Uganda

I am so privileged to have travelled to Smiling Hearts in Uganda to work and play with the incredible young people and staff. I learned so much more from them, than I could ever have imagined.

-Lis | Smiling Heart Visitor | Australia

I have enjoyed coming to the Smiling Hearts Centre during school holidays because I love the people & environment here.

- Nicholas | Smiling Heart | Uganda

I was so privileged this year to be able to return to Uganda and spend time at the Smiling hearts Centre. The Centre has such a warm loving vibe. The young people have truly become a family and with the great opportunities now available to them, they are so happy and thriving. They can now live with hope for their futures. An inspiring success story.

- Karin| Smiling Heart Visitor | Australia

I really love the Centre. Its like a family here. There are good children here. They help me lay in bed, give me soap, and help me sponge. I am a lot lot lot happy here.

- Derick | Smiling Heart | Uganda

Smiling Hearts is so beautifully named. Giving hope and love for a promising future to some really inspiring young people who may otherwise have had no hope.

- Adele | Smiling Heart Visitor | Australia