Pastor Bethuel and Florence Dongo are the founders of the Buyamba Orphan Outreach and God Cares Schools in Uganda. This labor of love was birthed out of their passion for the orphaned and needy children. They have been married since 1984 and founded the Kabalagala Pentecostal Church in Kampala City, Uganda where they still serve as senior pastors. The Dongos have 4 biological children and 12 adopted children … a total of 16 children living in their home. Their work is said to be a light in Kampala City and they are affectionately called the “Father and Mother of Uganda.”
Board of Directors
Buyamba, Inc. was first organized as a non-profit in New York, USA in 1999. Kelly Kreps, initially managed the non-profit until her death in October, 2001. She was succeeded by Jerry and Pat Lehman who ran the non-profit’s operations, serving faithfully and wholeheartedly until December 2006. Buyamba was reorganized as a California 501(C) 3 on January 1st 2007, where is continues to reside today.
Buyamba, Inc. currently has an active board of directors as follows:
David Dimas
President, Board of Directors
david@webpositionadvisor.com
(805)368-1938 (805)368-1938
Julie Dimas
Director of Operations
julie@ugandabuyamba.com
(805)558-0089 (805)558-0089
Peter & Patty Gillette
Vice-President, Board of Directors (Peter Gillette)
gillette.peter@gmail.com
(818)749-2178 (818)749-2178
