Access to clean water changes lives. For over a decade, DHR Ministries has focused on bringing safe, reliable water sources to communities across Uganda. Through the hard work of dedicated teams and the generosity of donors; children, families, and entire villages now enjoy the health, hope, and opportunity that come with sustainable water wells. This past year has seen remarkable progress. We completed drilling three new water wells, each bringing fresh water to places where

In the heart of Ibanda, Uganda, a transformative project nears completion—a 60-bed medical center led by Dr. Herldleen Russell’s ministries. This initiative stands as a beacon of hope for a community of over 20,000 people, many of whom have never had access to affordable, quality healthcare. The medical center promises to meet urgent health needs, save lives, and offer specialized care for women, children, and families. Over the past year, the medical center has achieved sign

“Religion that God the Father accepts is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help.” — James 1:27 At DHR Ministries, we have the incredible privilege of caring for 33 orphans who reside at the Hope Center in Ibanda, Uganda. Each child carries a story of resilience and hope, and our mission is to ensure that they not only have their basic needs met but also experience the love and joy of Christ in real and tangible ways. During the 2024 mission trip, our team hosted a s

In 2013, the DHR Ministries established an effort to create an Educational Complex in Ibanda, Uganda that would seek to provide necessary...

Education for children between the ages 6-12 remains a challenge for several parts of the Republic of Uganda. In 2013, the DHR...

The DHR Ministries organization has raised over $200,000 toward building an educational complex in Ibanda, Uganda. To date the campus...

Everyone deserves access to clean water. According to the National Population & Housing Census in 2014, 6-77% of households were without...

The Hope Center Orphanage building was completed in June 2016 and can house up to 60 orphans. It is currently managed by local widows in...

On Sunday, April 29, 2018, DHR Ministries hosted its annual fundraising event in Upper Marlboro, MD. Special guests included both Carter...

According to the National Population & Housing Census in 2014, between 7.2 and 11.4% of the Ibanda district population between ages 0-17...

DHR Ministries is moving right along with raising funds to complete several building projects toward an Education Complex in Ibanda,...

The DHR Ministries organization has raised nearly $200,000 toward building an educational complex in Ibanda, Uganda. To date the campus...

The Dr. Willie Mae Rivers Primary School is the very first school established under the Dr. Herldleen Russell Ministries organization. ...