Hope of Children and Women Victims of Violence (HOCW) was founded in Uganda in 2008 by Bolingo Ntahira, who fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HOCW is dedicated to supporting refugees, host communities, and vulnerable individuals by providing essential resources, education, counseling, and job-training programs. Through these efforts, we empower individuals and families fleeing violence to find peace and rebuild their lives with dignity.
Our staff and board members are a mix of refugees and local Ugandans, creating a team that deeply understands the community’s needs and how best to serve them. Rooted in resilience and strength, HOCW is a source of hope, transforming lives and creating lasting change.
“HOCW does a great job of supporting not only the students but the staff. It provides the staff with professional development workshops, childcare, lunches, and breakfasts. This support allows coworkers and me to fully focus on our work at HOCW.”
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
APOSTLE dR. jOHN Bolingo Ntahira
He is the Founder, Executive Director and the Secretary to the Board.
Kelly Rigney
She is the Co-Founder and Board Member.
