Journey of Hope Initiative

About Us

An indigenous organization built to serve Uganda's most vulnerable communities.

Journey of Hope Initiative (JOHI) is an indigenous organization registered and recognized by the Government of Uganda in 2024 under Registration Number 80034705206467. JOHI is mandated to empower communities through capacity building, advocacy, and sustainable development initiatives targeting the most vulnerable individuals and households. With headquarters in Kitgum District, JOHI operates across Kitgum, Lamwo, Kikuube, Arua, and Kiryandongo, working closely with communities, local authorities, and development partners to address unemployment, child abuse, poverty, displacement, and the vulnerability of women and young people.

Mission

To empower communities through capacity building, advocacy, and sustainable development initiatives targeting vulnerable populations — particularly women, youth, children, and marginalized groups — enabling them to live safe, healthy, and dignified lives.

Vision

A world where human rights and dignity are respected and every individual has an equal opportunity to live in fair, just, and inclusive societies.

What guides us

  • Respect for human dignity and rights
  • Service and professionalism
  • Preference for vulnerable and marginalized populations
  • Gender sensitivity and inclusion
  • Accountability and transparency
  • Innovation, participation, and collaboration

How We Did It

The road here

Kitgum District, northern Uganda
September 2024

Journey of Hope Initiative Limited is registered with Uganda Registration Services Bureau under Registration Number 80034705206467, headquartered in Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District.

Our Team

Founder

Patrick Rvin Anywar

Patrick Rvin Anywar

Executive Director

We founded JOHI because the communities of northern Uganda — refugees and hosts alike — deserve more than temporary relief. They deserve dignity, opportunity, and the support to build their own futures.

Felly Lamwaka Christine

Felly Lamwaka Christine

Director of Programs

Every program we design starts with listening — to communities, to local leaders, to the people living these realities. That's what makes our interventions actually work.

Partner With JOHI

Let's Build Resilient Communities Together

Whether you are a donor, development partner, government agency, or community organization — JOHI welcomes collaboration to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Get in touch to explore how we can work together.

Community members in Uganda
Contact Us

Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you are a potential partner, donor, community member, or just want to learn more about JOHI's work, we are here to listen and respond.

Emailanywarpatrick@gmail.comPhone+256 782 626297
OfficesP.O. Box 139, Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District, Uganda

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We typically reply within 2 business days.