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Construction of the Operations Centre The Operation Centre is located 5 kilometres north-east of Gulu town centre and is purpose built to target over 100 local villages within the Bardege area. The Operation Centre is a base for Tamarind staff, a workshop space for The Tribe Artisans and a place to continue to work with individuals and small groups in training and developing future agricultural and live stock based projects. The Operation Centre is crucial as we aim to break the poverty cycle by leading people to become self-sufficient through individual businesses. We help rebuild a strong work ethic in individuals and the wider community, and having a home base like the Operation Centre means we can be more effective in bringing positive change to Uganda. Funding Goal Achieved! Construction Completed October 2020 Donate

Frequently Asked Questions Do you have questions about Tamarind Australia? Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions, collected for your convenience in one place. Click on a question to be taken to the answer. What is Tamarind Australia's vision? What type of organisation is Tamarind Australia? Who are Chris and Sarah? What do Chris and Sarah do in Uganda? Who works for Tamarind Australia? What is Tamarind Australia working on at the moment? Where in Uganda does Tamarind Australia operate? Is Tamarind Australia a Christian organisation? Are charity donations tax deductible? How does Tamarind Australia use its funds? What is Tamarind Australia named after? What can I do to help Tamarind Australia? What is Tamarind Australia's vision? Tamarind Australia's Vision is for Northern Ugandan communities to become sustainable and self-supporting , restoring dignity to individuals and healing the poverty cycle. What type of organisation is Tamarind Australia? Tamarind Australia is a non-profit unincorporated association registered in Australia and administered by a volunteer board , chaired by Bruce McKay. It exists to alleviate poverty with a particular focus on Northern Uganda. Who are Chris and Sarah? Chris Ochaya and Sarah Ochaya are the founders of Tamarind Australia. They are a married couple living in Gulu, Northern Uganda. What do Chris and Sarah do in Uganda? Chris and Sarah, along with their local employees , teach communities skills vital for self-sufficiency. Who works for Tamarind Australia? Our founders work closely with a group of local employees in Uganda, with the support of our Australia based volunteer board . What is Tamarind Australia working on at the moment? Our continuous programs at The Tribe, The Operations Centre and The Demonstration Farm are always in action. Other projects often have set completion milestones. Check out our projects page or follow us on social media for more detailed and regular updates. Where in Uganda does Tamarind Australia operate? Our efforts are focused in Gulu in Northern Uganda due to the profound impacts of war upon the community there. Our operations centre is 5 kilometres north-east of Gulu town centre, and our demonstration farm is 26 kilometres to the north-east. Uganda's capital city Kampala is about 285 kilometres south of Gulu. Is Tamarind Australia a Christian organisation? Although this organisation is run by a group of committed Christians and supported by a network of Christian churches, it is not officially a Christian organisation. Our focus is on community development, not on evangelism. Are charity donations tax deductible? In Australia, yes. Any donation over $2 is tax deductible. To receive your Tax Receipt of your donation to Tamarind Australia, email details of your deposit (with Date, Name and Amount and your address) to contact@tamarindaustralia.org.au Donate here How does Tamarind Australia use its funds? In 2022, 62.7% of our expenses went directly into our projects . 36.4% of our expenses went toward living and maintenance. 0.9% went to bank fees. What is Tamarind Australia named after? The Tamarind tree! It is native to Africa and is one of the strongest trees on the continent - not even an elephant can knock it down! It produces fruit for the local community, shade for animals and perches for birds. Like its namesake, Tamarind Australia is a strong organisation whose presence in Northern Uganda provides sustenance, shelter and supports the local community , helping them to grow and develop into a thriving people group. What can I do to help Tamarind Australia? If you have the means to, you can donate right here on the website. The Tribe have jewellery available to purchase in certain regions. Follow us on social media and spread the word.

Our Projects Ongoing Projects Construction of Storehouse Crop Growing Training The Tribe (Artisan group) Animal Husbandry Training Completed Projects Construction of Operations Centre Construction of Bore Water Pump Construction of Community Space Why is Tamarind's work needed in Northern Uganda? Learn more about our story What do these projects aim to achieve? Learn more about our methods

Take a walk with us as we transition Tamarind. Together we are REBUILDING a community recovering from poverty. We are RESOURCING a community, empowering people to take a hand up not a hand out. Follow and join us on the journey of Tamarind as we work together to break the poverty cycle in northern Uganda.

Dear Faithful Supporter We thought you might like a copy of our annual rapport 2024. There are a lot of exciting things going on with Tamarind in Northern Uganda. We are so thankful for what God has done and is doing! We look froward to exciting growth in 2025. Blessings and Peace over Christmas as we reflect on Jesus. Much love and appreciation Chris and Sarah Ochaya Restore>Rebuild>Resource.

Dear Tamarind Partner, Chris is on the ground in Uganda now! He had to leave the country due to his visa restrictions but we are grabbing the opportunity to revamp and transition the projects further. While on the ground Chris has a lot to do and will be supervising the start of a tree regeneration project at the farm. Any donation over this month would be greatly appreciated to support the hands on work Chris is doing today. Don't forget to follow us on social media ; facebook and instagram.   Thank you for your support. You make a difference. If you would like to support any part of Tamarind’s valuable, life-changing community development, please don’t hesitate to  donate now . Take advantage of June with your tax deductible donation. Thank you for joining the Tamarind journey and playing such a vital part in breaking the poverty cycle in Northern Uganda as we Restore>Rebuild>Resource. Yours sincerely, Chris and Sarah Ochaya Tamarind Founders