8,000 -
16,000
children are born with heart defects each year in Uganda
Less than
50
open heart surgeries are performed in country
Hope in Every Heartbeat
It is estimated that 8,000-16,000 children are born with Congenital Heart Defects in Uganda each year: more than 2,000 of those requiring urgent surgical intervention. Due to a lack of medical resources in the country, many children are diagnosed late and deemed inoperable. Parents, many living on less than $1 a day, are told to seek surgery outside the country. However, in most situations parents lack the resources and funds to afford the travel or surgery.
Paty’s Project, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, exists to provide life-saving heart surgery to children in Uganda who otherwise would not be afforded the opportunity by providing funds for surgery, transportation to and from the hospital, follow-up care, education to the child’s family and emotional support during treatment.
Success Stories
Mbwali Gift
Gift is Patrick’s Biological sister, she received heart
surgery in 2018.
Prior to her surgery she was in and out of the hospital often. Since having her VSD repaired, Gift is a happy and healthy almost 9 year old girl. She loves to run and play with other children in her village and go to school.
14
heart surgeries since 2020
- funding
- follow-up care
- education
- medical transport
Give the Gift
of a Healthy Heart
Join us in making a difference
Every child deserves a chance at a healthy future. Our mission is to ensure that children with heart defects receive the surgery, medical care, and support they need—no matter the obstacles. We fund life-saving procedures, arrange transportation and legal documentation, and provide essential follow-up care in Uganda. Beyond medical treatment, we educate and support families, ensuring they have the knowledge and emotional guidance to navigate their child’s journey. With dedicated medical escorts and compassionate assistance at every step, we’re not just saving lives—we’re restoring hope.