Karibu, welcome to the Imani family
Where faith meets the field, the classroom, and the home
In the Masese and Danida communities of Jinja, Uganda, we are committed to helping children and families grow, thrive, and build a brighter future. Through the power of baseball, quality education, and women's empowerment, we create opportunities that inspire hope, develop character, and strengthen communities. At the heart of everything we do is the love of Christ, guiding us as we serve, equip, and encourage each person to reach their God-given potential.
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Students supported in school
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Youth reached through sports
2016
Serving Jinja ever since
What we do
Three ministries, one mission
Every program is built on the same foundation: combining faith with action so that every person we serve experiences the love and transformative power of God.
Education
Bridging aspirations and Achievement
In Uganda, education isn't free. We cover school requirements every trimester for every child in the program, with the goal of full sponsorship for each one.
Baseball & softball
Where faith meets the field
More than a game. Dedicated coaches mentor each child daily, on and off the field, teaching discipline, teamwork, and the greatest message of love: Jesus.
Women's empowerment
Nurturing seeds of change
Through faith-based mentoring, literacy, business skills, and savings groups, we walk alongside mothers and young women as they build independent futures.
Our story
It started on a red dirt field
Five worn-out gloves. Two baseballs. No cleats, just bare feet and so much joy. But something was missing: the kids weren't in school.
2016
A three-month trip
At 20 years old, Jessa boarded a plane to Uganda. Three months became nearly two years, and Jinja became a home away from home.
The field
A place full of joy
One place captured her heart: a red dirt baseball field where kids of all ages gathered to play and watch the game.
6 kids
Small beginnings
Imani began by sponsoring just six kids through high school. It was the beginning of everything that followed.
Today
80+ students & growing
Now serving more than 80 students through a thriving baseball ministry and a growing women's program. One family. One mission. Growing together.
- Making a lasting impact
Serving communities through faith and action
At Imani Ministries, our mission is to transform lives through faith, education, mentorship, and community outreach. Through our baseball ministry, education sponsorship, women's empowerment, and the Mission House, we are creating opportunities for children and families in Jinja, Uganda to grow, thrive, and build a brighter future.
- 80+ students supported
- 26 children sponsored
- 100+ youth reached through sports
- 20 fully sponsored students
Your generosity transforms lives
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