Pastor Bethuel & Florence Dongo

Late 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 got married in1984, and founded the Kabalagala Pentecostal Church in Kampala City, Uganda where Florence and the family still serve. The Dongos have 4 biological children and 12 adopted children…a total of 16 children they call family. Their work is said to be “A Light in Kampala City,” and they are affectionately called the “Father and Mother of Uganda.”

Florence Dongo

Florence Dongo is the founder and Director of God Cares Schools.  While she continues to be very involved in the Buyamba Ministry, she currently also acts as the interim pastor and church administrator director of Kabalagala Pentecostal Church and runs the newly found NGO, Africa Forward Christian Ministries.  Mother of five biological children and countless adopted children, Florence Dongo can also be found at the schools interacting with students or in the office as she helps guide the Dongo family team.

Thanks Dongo

The eldest child of the Dongo family, and a recent graduate of Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia, Thanks has returned home to Uganda to work alongside the family at God Cares School.  Thanks’ passion for music has inspired him to work with the high school students, training them for musical performances. He also brings his passion and skills with music to the youth at Kabalagala Pentecostal Church as the Creative Arts Director.  Thanks is also focusing on developing the Dongo Farm in order that it might produce crops that will supplement the students’ diet both at the primary and high school.

Ezra Dongo

If you ever visit Uganda, Ezra is likely the person who will greet you.  Ezra exercises his gift of service by leading the teams visiting Uganda and ensuring they have everything they need.
Ezra works alongside the social workers at God Cares as well as manages the social media for God Cares School, KPC Church, and UConnect.

Ezra can also be found helping run the construction projects and getting things done in every part of the ministry for he carries out the vision in the daily workings of the ministry.

Worship Dongo Byakika

Now a mother of three, Worship Dongo has had a heart for orphaned and needy children since she was a child.  She is the administrator of Buyamba Orphan Outreach in Uganda and lead for God Cares Schools as well as the Chief Financial Advisor. Worship manages the sponsorship program and ensures that the US office stays up to date with the information on each child in the sponsorship program.  Young at heart, you can always find Worship playing with either of her two sons, cuddling with her daughter, or singing in the choir at church.

Peter Byakika
Husband to Worship Dongo, Peter is the project manager for all construction projects managed by God Cares Schools.  He also helps with purchasing gifts for students when donations are made.  Currently, Peter is focusing on construction at the High School, managing the High School Dorm project. Outside of Buyamba, Peter manages a Safari company that many of our own teams have enjoyed.

A loving father and hard worker, Peter is dedicated to growing God Cares School and Buyamba Ministries.

Angella - Senior Social Worker

Angella has worked with God Cares Schools and Buyamba since 2015. She graduated from Kyambogo University with a degree in Economics and Statistics. Angella has the heart of a servant and is great with the students. She works closely with Worship Dongo out of the high school office.

Mercy - Social Worker

Mercy began working with God Cares Schools and Buyamba in 2018. She loves working with kids and students of all ages because of the stories that they have. Working in the office has brought on a new set of challenges she is excitedly taking on.

Mercy graduated Africa Renewal University with a degree in Social Work.

Faith - Accounting / Office Admin

Faith has been working with God Cares and Buyamba since 2016. She is a people person who loves helping the students excel in school.

Oliviah - Social Worker

Oliviah started working with God Cares and Buyamba in 2008. She has a heart for children and loves serving the school and teams who visit Uganda.

Milly - Social Worker

Milly served as an intern for God Cares from 2016 - 2017 and was hired as a social worker in 2018. Milly is a God Cares alumni and was in the Buyamba sponsorship program. She now has the privilege of helping children in need, just as she was once helped.