Hedwig
Job Title: UG Founder & Board Member
Amount Needed: $631 (any amount helps)
Reference Number: UG-677-S002

Hedwig, our beloved founding leader, has retired from her role as Executive Director but continues to serve faithfully on the Ugandan Board and as a Jajja (grandmother) to the children and staff. With a huge heart for orphans—many of whom she has raised in her own home—Hedwig remains passionate about safeguarding BTCM’s mission, ensuring we stay focused on helping children grow in their faith and pursue Jesus every day. Her leadership, care, and spiritual wisdom continue to shape the ministry in powerful ways.

A Day in Her Life: In this new season, Hedwig spends her days pouring into others through vision-planning, problem-solving, and discipleship. She counsels staff, guardians, and children with wisdom gained from years of experience, while also advocating for vulnerable children in court, with guardians, and alongside government officials. As a respected Jajja and spiritual mother, she continues to live as a powerful example of Godly leadership for the next generation. In addition to her ongoing role on the Ugandan Board, Hedwig now coaches leaders from other ministries, expanding BTCM’s impact by helping others care for vulnerable children with excellence and faithfulness.