Learn our story
Putting compassion into action
Our Biblical approach to caring for widows and orphans compels us to create programs that address poverty and develop strategies to break the orphan cycle.
God’s heart is for family, naturally and spiritually.
To place the lonely in the love of His people will be mutually transforming, bringing the Rule and Reign of Heaven to Earth.
Why we exist
Amiina Ministries exists to demonstrate the love of Jesus by uniting families across the globe to empower the neglected and vulnerable families of Uganda in discovering their divine potential and purpose to become excellent and influential Christian leaders in their communities.
“…that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3What we are doing
Amiina Ministries is restoring hope, rebuilding lives and raising up a generation to break the cycle of poverty, preserve families and bring sustainable transformation to communities.
“And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.”
Isaiah 58:12See the story
Since 2014, we have worked with donors and partner organizations to bring lasting change to communities in Uganda.
Core values
Christ centered discipleship
Stewardship + Transparency
We are accountable for every resource, every dollar, and every person who God has entrusted to us. We promise transparency to our donors, our board, our staff, and the people we serve.
Biblical Truth + Prayer
Prayer is the ministry. Everything that Amiina Ministries does is soaked in prayer. The Bible is our compass. We hold fast and true to what the Bible says, believing it is the Living Word of God.
Every. Life. Matters.
We believe that we are adopted as sons and daughters through Christ Jesus. Therefore, we are brothers and sisters belonging to the Family of God.
Family
We are committed to preserving families by coming alongside, seeking to demonstrate the love of Jesus while helping children and families find their divine potential and purpose through discipleship, education, and practical care. Because we believe family is God’s heart, we encourage and empower families within God’s family to teach and to raise up their children in the ways of the LORD. We believe the love of Jesus is the catalyst that changes everything.
Excellence
We do our work unto the LORD. Therefore, we are committed to do all things with passion and excellence. We will do what we say we will do.
Our impact
Restoring hope, rebuilding lives and raising up a generation.
Children and youth are part of our discipleship program
Children receive an education scholarship
Caregivers empowered by VSLA savings groups
Meet our team
Amiina Ministries team
Kevin + Marcy Smith
Co-Founders / Leadership Team
Jamie + Denise Lemmen
Leadership Team
Noah + Dani Haverdink
Leadership Team
Godfrey + Erinah Kyome
National Director / Executive Director
Archbishop Stephen + Margaret Kaziimba
Archbishop of Uganda / Patron of Amiina
Samalie Nalwoga
Finance Officer
Amos Kasule
Child & Community Development Officer
Fred Mukuye
Discipleship Officer
Annet Nnagawa
Programs Manager
To the ends of the earth
Amiina board members
Noah Haverdink
Ottawa Kent Insurance
Jamie Lemmen
UPS
Scott Miedema
Miedema Auctioneering
Wade Vugteveen
Dehamer Landscaping
Marcy Smith
Amiina Ministries
Aubrey Rodgers
Deloitte Accounting