Ebola was first identified in 1976 in two outbreaks in Africa. One outbreak occurred near the Ebola River (which gave the disease its name), and another in what is now South Sudan. The Bundibugyo Ebola virus (BDBV) is one type of Ebola virus.
It was first discovered in Bundibugyo District in 2007, which is why it has that name. The current outbreak is not happening in Bundibugyo, the name only refers to the type of Ebola virus, not the location of the outbreak.
In case you see or suspect a person to be infected, call toll free on:
0800 100066 or send a FREE SMS to Ureport on 8500
Ourganda is stopping
• domestic violence
• FORCED MARRIAGE
• sexual abuse
Send us a donation of any amount and we will use it to stop violence and exploitation. Thousands of women and children are waiting for help!
DONATE NowWhat we doOurganda creates peaceful communities where men, women and children can thrive.
Like no one else does.
We confront domestic violence face to face with offenders, backed by local law and community strength.
We stop forced marriage by urging parents to sign agreements that guarantee their daughters the freedom to choose if, when, and whom to marry.
We prevent sexual abuse by protecting children and holding offenders accountable.
We don’t wait for crisis.
We live upstream.
Pain deserves a response, and our Ugandan teams show up fast.
We provide medical care to people who have never seen a doctor, including point-of-care ultrasounds, sickle cell testing and treatment, and we fund life-saving surgeries. We also provide trauma healing for survivors of abuse and help families move from survival to stability.
We respond because love demands it.
We are in love with the people in Bundibugyo, Uganda. You’ve probably never heard of Bundibugyo (let alone know how to pronounce it!), but it is a precious place to us. No one goes there for their honeymoon, but hundreds of people have joined us on mission trips while others generously share their love and resources to help our brothers and sisters. We are going deep with 17,000 people who live in 13 villages.
When you partner with Ourganda, people inevitably flourish.
Donate NowMeet Linda, a brave 14-year-old girl who was forcibly violated by a neighbor and became pregnant. Her father accepted a bribe from the offender in exchange for his pledge not to involve the police.
In March 2025, Linda gave birth to a beautiful boy whom she named Happy. At the same time, Linda’s parents divorced and she and the baby had nowhere to go. Ourganda’s team paid for her C-section and hospital bill; found a safe place for Linda and Happy to live; and purchased clothes, diapers and food for mom and baby. Every month now, Linda and her baby receive necessities to help them thrive in spite of this trauma.
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