Jackie Welborn

To love and empower orphans and widows infected or affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa, by raising hope in Christ through holistic approaches and partnerships resulting in self-reliance. ROWAN is a small organization making a deep impact in the rural communities of Eastern Uganda. All ROWAN staff are national leaders other than myself, and we work together to empower the communities toward self- reliance through Education, Micro-Enterprise, Health care and Urgent Needs. ROWAN says Yes to innovative ideas towards development and says Yes to anyone who wants to come and make a lasting impact. The local Ugandan board makes all policy and program decisions, while ROWAN International board primarily raises funds and encourages and supports the Uganda board.