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Welcome to our page. Partner with SMU to reach out to people with disabilities – children especially and their families – in the Luzira area of Kampala district, in Uganda. Our aim is to share the love of Christ, by encouraging and supporting families with people affected by disability and create awareness in the church and the community about disability. Our vision is to see the needs of People with Disabilities, including their need for God, being met by the church.

Get involved!
      1.      Volunteer to serve at the Stars Center (Monday - Friday) or in the weekly (Wednesday) Stars' service as a teacher, caregiver, driver, administrator.
      2.      Give financial or material resources (get in touch for details of specific ministry needs).
      3.      Pray regularly for the Stars and the Ministry (get in touch for specific prayer needs).

Giving Platforms:
      1.      Cash, cheques or electronic transfers can be received at Housing Finance Bank, Kampala Road. Account name: Stars Ministries Uganda
      2.      Account number: 0100565718
      3.      Mobile Money transfers can be made to +256782012028
      4.      Online giving can be done through our ministry partners: Faith and Learning International, follow the electronic giving link.

Contact Information:
Sylvia Kalyebara 
Executive Director,
Stars Ministry Uganda (SMU)
The Stars Daycare & Learning Center, Mutungo circuit road, opposite Ten Hillside Residence.
Phone:  +256782012028
Email: starsminstriesug@gmail.com/ skyabagye05@yahoo.com

Facebook page: Stars Ministry Uganda.

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