Love that goes beyond
The vision for Yonder Life stemmed from my personal life experience. I was orphaned at a tender age and growing up as a vulnerable child while surviving on the mercies of others inspired me to develop compassion for the children who were suffering like me and vowed to do something about it when I could. As I grew up, I realised that one does not need to have a lot to help others but rather act with love and sincerity and share their lives with the underprivileged. It changes one for the better.
I shared this vision with two amazing friends, Chad and Amy Griffin and their hearts were driven to support it and reach out to as many people as we could and work with them to achieve their life goals. We thought about going further than necessary, “sacrifice beyond sacrifice,” thus Yonder Life. We drew our inspiration from Genesis 22:5 which says, “And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the donkey; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.”
Frank Aineomugisha
My name is Frank Aineomugisha. I live in Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western side of Uganda.
I am passionate about helping people thrive, my biggest dream is to see others achieving their dreams.
I am married to my beautiful long time friend Sharon Nassozi Aineomugisha for 7 years and together we are blessed with 3 amazing children. Cheryl Dianne, Chad Weston and Chael Worship Aineomugisha.
I am also an author of a book called Journey to Yonder- Finding my way to Purpose. In this book I share about how one can make key decisions as a child and as an adult in pursuit for a better future despite the life circumstances they face.
I love telling inspirational stories through a mentorship program I lead called ‘Here I am’ inspirational stories that change lives. Because I believe a story shared is a life shared.
Every day I wake up wanting to contribute to this world, it’s my daily assignment to share love, kindness and be in charge of my life so as to share a beautiful story with the world motivating everyone around me to keep pursuing their Godly given dreams hence living a life of significancy.
Chad & Amy Griffin
Chad and Amy Griffin are the founders of Yonder Life, USA. They live in Fort Worth, Texas and have been married 22 years. They have two beautiful children, Cade and Alaina Griffin.
Chad came to know Frank Aineomugisha through a mutual friend, and over time they became close friends through social media. This friendship helped Frank to achieve his own dreams and in turn created Yonder Life. Through Yonder Life, Chad and Amy committed their family to serve the people of Uganda.
Chad and Amy are very passionate about seeing the family unit preserved in the communities where Yonder Life serves. Currently, Yonder Life serves in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. Their goal is to work together with local communities to better the lives of underprivileged families and children in the area.
Through his salvation journey, Chad says “It’s my heart’s desire to demonstrate Christ’s love through loving His people and being the hands and feet of Jesus to them. It’s my greatest joy throughout the past years seeing my family; my dad, my wife, and my children going with me to serve those that need us most.”
Theresa Marie Stamm
I am 31 years old and currently reside in Cologne, Germany. I have two sisters, one of whom has special needs. My journey of service and caregiving began in 2012 when I traveled to Uganda for volunteer work. During that time, I adopted twin boys, Dongo Samuel and Kapiyo John. Two years later, I expanded my family by adopting my eldest son, Isingoma James.
I studied to become a teacher for children with disabilities in Germany and now serve as a class leader in a school for children with physical handicaps.
Despite my professional commitments in Germany, my heart remains deeply connected to Uganda. I spend every free moment there, dedicating my time to nurturing my family and supporting the communities that mean so much to me.
Yonder Staff (Uganda)
Teddy Pamela Kabasinguzi
Sharon Nassozi Aineomugisha
Thomas Kabugo Ssali
Julius Mugisha
Gorret Kusemererwa
David Ahaisibwe
James Mwanguhya
Joseph Mawejje
Kunihira Cindrella
Magezi Ivan Junior
Kithanda Denis
Rujumba Pius
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Education: Bachelor’s of Development studies Institution:
Makerere University.Personal objective: I am dedicated to making a significant impact on national development while inspiring youth to prioritize sustainability in their actions and decisions.
I am volunteering for 3 months and my goal is to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute meaningfully to the advancement and transformation of our society and the environment.