The River Fund

Mission

The River Fund is dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support, to people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and other life challenging illnesses and circumstances, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. We serve the poor, those who often are alone and in need – regardless of a person’s religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or age.

Programs

Twice monthly meals for people living with HIV/AIDS & their families (2,500 yearly) - canned goods, personal care items, holiday presents & school supplies to those we serve; HIV/AIDS education & prevention; Women's long-term survival skills in Uganda; support for families in Uganda including widows, orphans, disabled groups; support for orphans and other vulnerable children in Uganda and India.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Empower AIDS Widows - Save a Community

Housing & Education for AIDS orphaned girls

Housing & Education for AIDS orphaned girls

Personnel Overview

Joseph Onyango - Executive Director
Due to civil wars & poverty I couldn't complete O level. I took courses in Business Skill Development & was awarded certificate by Ministry of Gender, Labor & Social Development & attained certificate in Sustainable Agriculture/Organic farming. With these skills, I mobilized, sensitized the community to establish this organization RARUDO. I married & have three boys.

Jaya Canterbury-Counts, M.Ed. - Executive Director
Passionate about Africa & the needs of vulnerable children. Delegate to the UN General Assembly Special Session on AIDS in 2001. Visits Africa annually, particularly Uganda. Prior to 1996, worked ten years as a mental health counselor often with vulnerable clients with HIV/AIDS. M.Ed., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1986

Personnel Statistics

Jaya Canterbury-Counts,
Executive Director
Founded in 1990
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 120

Financial Statistics

Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: MAC AIDS Fund Broadway Cares Private donaions
Religious Affiliation: none