Amazima Ministries

What Amazima Ministries does

Amazima Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by Katie Davis Majors and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, with programmatic operations based in Jinja, Uganda. The organization serves vulnerable children and families in the Jinja region through an integrated portfolio of programs including a primary school, a secondary boarding school, a medical care program, and a Community Engagement Department serving approximately 500 families across 19 clusters. The first graduating class of 54-64 students completed secondary education in December 2024, marking the maturation of the residential education model launched in 2017.

The organization's core service offerings operate through The Amazima School (primary and secondary), which provides education, meals, medical care, spiritual discipleship, and life-on-life mentorship to over 750 enrolled children using a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio and a 1:6 mentor-to-student ratio with mentors living in dorms. Supporting programs include a pooled Scholarship Program covering over 600 students, a Medical Care Program handling more than 13,000 patient visits annually, a Community Engagement Department staffed by 10 social workers, a Farming Program serving over 250 families, and newly launched Village Savings and Loan Associations (413 members in 2024) and a Ramp Program for post-secondary support (2025). An Imprints Store sells goods made by Ugandan women as an ancillary income-generating activity.

Amazima relies on individual donors as its primary funding source, accepting one-time gifts, recurring monthly partnerships ($30/month), stock donations through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, planned giving, and Donor Advised Fund grants. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating (100%), ECFA accreditation, and GuideStar Silver Participant status. Donor acquisition is conducted through the website (amazima.org), blog content, email newsletters, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, direct mail, and events. No proprietary technology platforms are disclosed; infrastructure consists of standard nonprofit web and donor management systems. Leadership transitioned from founder Katie Davis Majors to new CEO Rachel Weir in August 2024.

Name

Amazima Ministries

Legal name

Amazima Ministries

Website

https://amazima.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amazima Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that operates primary and secondary schools, medical care, and family support programs serving vulnerable children and families in Jinja, Uganda, funded primarily through individual donor contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Development Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Faith-based nonprofit
• Community development
• Scholarship program
• Medical care services
• Education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue source from individual donors making one-time or recurring donations. Monthly partners commit to $30/month, while one-time gifts of $360 support the scholarship program. Donations fund education, medical care, community programs, and operational costs.
2. Stock Donations: Donors can give appreciated securities through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Stock gifts qualify for full deduction value and bypass capital gains tax.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options for estate planning, allowing donors to include Amazima in their long-term financial plans.
4. Donor Advised Funds: Donors can initiate grants directly from their DAFs to maximize charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amazima Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering holistic, faith-based services to vulnerable children and families in Jinja, Uganda. Its core offerings include The Amazima School (primary and secondary boarding education), a Medical Care Program serving students and families, a Community Engagement Department supporting approximately 500 families, and a pooled Scholarship Program covering over 600 students. Donations fund these programs and are sourced from individual recurring and one-time donors.

Product overview

Amazima Ministries operates as a faith-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around making disciples of Jesus through authentic relationships, excellent education, and strengthened communities. The core offerings include The Amazima School (with both primary and secondary programs), a Scholarship Program supporting over 600 children, a Medical Care Program with over 13,000 annual patient visits, and a Community Engagement Department serving approximately 500 families. Supporting programs include a Farming Program training over 250 families in agriculture, Village Savings and Loan Associations for financial empowerment, and the Ramp Program for post-secondary support. Ancillary offerings include the Imprints Store and books by founder Katie Davis Majors. All programs are designed to serve vulnerable children and families in Jinja, Uganda, with a holistic approach combining physical, emotional, and spiritual care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Amazima School (Primary School) A primary school in Jinja, Uganda, serving vulnerable children with education, meals, medical care, mentorship, and spiritual development on the Amazima campus.
• The Amazima School (Secondary School) A boarding secondary school on the Amazima campus offering education, mentorship, life skills training, and spiritual discipleship with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:8, graduating its first class in December 2024.
• Medical Care Program Comprehensive medical services addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Amazima students and their families, with over 13,000 patient visits annually.
• Community Engagement Department (CED) Social work and family support program with 10 social workers serving approximately 500 families across 19 clusters in the Jinja region through home visits, cluster groups, discipleship, and family preservation services.
• Scholarship Program A pooled scholarship program supporting over 600 children with tuition, daily meals, and medical care. Funded through $360 one-time gifts or $30/month recurring donations.
• Farming Program Agricultural training and support program for parents of Amazima students, providing seeds and farming training. Started in 2012 with 10 farmers and grown to serve over 250 families, with an 85% increase in families able to grow and sell vegetables.
• Village Savings and Loan Associations Financial literacy and micro-loan program helping 413 enrolled members learn business skills and access startup loans for income-generating opportunities in the Jinja community.
• Ramp Program Post-secondary support program equipping Amazima graduates with life skills and purpose during the gap between high school completion and university enrollment.
• Imprints Store Online store selling goods made by Ugandan women, providing employment and supporting families with food, shelter, and education.
• Books by Katie Davis Majors Published books including 'Kisses from Katie' by founder Katie Davis Majors, available for purchase through the Amazima store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 750+ children enrolled and receiving holistic care
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• GuideStarsupportingOthersCharity transparency platform connecting donors and grantmakers to Amazima. The organization maintains Silver Participant status.
• Ekisa MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2017 supporting children with disabilities so they can thrive in families and communities. Amazima students visit their Ekisa buddies every two weeks, forming meaningful relationships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations worldwide, operating child sponsorship, education, health, and community development programs across Sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda. Comparable as a broad incumbent that overlaps heavily with Amazima's programs but at a vastly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical Christian humanitarian organization running child sponsorship, education, and medical programs globally including in East Africa. Comparable on the evangelical donor base, Uganda presence, and integrated child development / health programming model.
• Bethany Christian Services: Large faith-based child and family services organization providing adoption, foster care, refugee services, and family support. Comparable to Amazima on the Christian identity, family preservation focus, and child welfare expertise, though operating at a significantly larger and broader U.S.-anchored scale.

Direct peers

• Unbound (formerly CFCA): Faith-based sponsorship organization serving children, youth, and elders in 18 countries including Uganda. Operates a pooled sponsorship model very similar to Amazima's $30/month and $360 one-time approach, and emphasizes family preservation—directly aligned with Amazima's CED family-strengthening work.
• ChildFund International: Child-focused international development organization with sponsorship model similar to Amazima's scholarship program. Operates education, health, and economic development programs in multiple African countries, overlapping directly with Amazima's integrated service model.
• Compassion International: Global Christian child sponsorship organization operating child development programs in dozens of countries including Uganda. Compares to Amazima on the child sponsorship funding model, Christian identity, and integrated education/health/community programming for vulnerable children.
• Food for the Hungry: Evangelical Christian organization focused on child sponsorship, community development, and disaster response. Active in Uganda and East Africa with programs comparable to Amazima's integrated child development and family economic empowerment approach.
• Watoto Child Care Ministries: Uganda-based Christian child-care ministry providing residential care, education, medical care, and community outreach to vulnerable children. Operates a similar holistic model in Uganda, making it the most directly comparable peer to Amazima's Jinja operations.
• Holt International: Faith-rooted child welfare organization focused on international adoption, family preservation, and child sponsorship. Comparable to Amazima on the Christian identity, child-centered residential and family-strengthening services, and family-based care philosophy over institutionalization.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: Pan-African higher education provider focused on developing African leaders. Partially comparable to Amazima's Ramp Program (post-secondary support) and shared donor interest in African youth leadership, though operating at a different stage of the education pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBThhQSrl_0-37tKha3vsIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/amazima
• Instagraminstagram.com/amazima
• Xx.com/amazima
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amazima-ministries

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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