Father Ssetuuma's Legacy

The Foundation

Father Benedict Ssetuuma Jr. was a Catholic priest and professor at St. Mary’s National Major Seminary who perished in a car accident in 2021. He was passionate about the well-being of children. The Memorial Foundation was formed in memory of him and his passion by Rev. Fr. Christopher Tusiime in order to continue his mission of serving the children of Uganda.

we believe that Every Child deserves a Chance

It is our conviction that children should grow up fully integrated into the community. Currently, community resettlement services for orphans and other vulnerable children are non-existent in the Kikuube District. That is why we are so dedicated to building a complete care orphanage in this region – to help as many of the abandoned children who struggle there that we can.

The U.S. Component

The Friends of Fr. Benedict Ssetuuma Jr. Memorial Foundation is the U.S. based nonprofit founded to help Fr. Christopher fulfill his mission. Please help us bring his and Fr. Ssetuuma’s vision of helping these children into reality.

Meet The Team

Fr. Christopher Tusiime

Fr. Chris was ordained in 2019 and has served as assistant pastor of three parishes so far. He is the executive director of Fr. Benedict Ssetuuma Jr. Memorial Foundation in Uganda. His vision is widespread and, like his mentor, Fr. Ssetuuma, his charitable spirit is always looking for ways to help.

Debra Booton McCoy

President

Debra spent 44 years in the health care field and retired to write and help Fr. Christopher establish the orphanage in Hoima

Robert McCoy

Treasurer

Robert was in the Navy and spent 25 years working as management at a nuclear power plant. He has a history of volunteering for many organizations from which he learned bookkeeping techniques.

Sam Whaley

Director

Sam attends college majoring in health sciences. Sam went to Uganda at age 16, where she went on a photo Safari, then fell in love with the village children. She vowed that one day she would revisit and help them

C. Alexander Moore

Vice President

Alex is a graphic designer who also is talented with carpentry tools. He understands the complex building techniques needed for developing the orphanage complex

Help Us Save Ugandan Orphans