Cherish in the News

  • Cherish Uganda on Theology in the Raw

    Orphanages vs. Family Care and the Problem of White Westerners Doing Ministry in Africa on Theology in the Raw

    Brent Phillips shares Cherish Uganda’s shift from orphanage care to family-based, holistic ministry and discusses how to engage in culturally informed, sustainable ministry in Africa.

  • Cherish Uganda on Upwardly Dependent Podcast

    Helping Organizations Transition to Better Care with Brent Phillips on Upwardly Dependent

    Brent Phillips discusses Cherish Uganda’s evolution from institutional care to a family-based model, sharing insights on the challenges of shifting donor expectations, the importance of storytelling, and how organizations can pivot to better serve vulnerable communities.

  • Think Orphan

    HIV/AIDS, Child Sponsorships and Fundraising Excellence with Brent Phillips on Think Orphan

    In this episode, Brent Phillips discusses Cherish Uganda’s journey from institutional care to a family-based model, the impact of HIV on reintegration efforts, and the challenges and strategies behind fundraising and child sponsorships in global missions.

  • Brent Phillips on Theology in the Raw

    Discipleship, Orphan Care, & Gospel-Centered Health Care in Uganda: Brent Phillips & Cherish Uganda on Theology in the Raw

    In this episode, our CEO, Brent Phillips, and other team members share how Cherish Uganda is transforming lives through discipleship, orphan care, and gospel-centered healthcare. Listeners learn how we bring hope, education, and holistic support to families in need just outside Kampala.

  • Cherish Uganda on Skylark Church

    An Interview with Brent Phillips of Cherish Uganda at Skylark Church

    Our CEO, Brent Phillips, joins Skylark Church’s online service to give an update on the incredible work happening at Cherish Uganda — changing stories of HIV into stories of hope through faith, family, and healthcare.

  • The Archibald Project on Cherish Uganda

    The Archibald Project

    Written by our CEO, Brent Phillips, this article tells the powerful story of a young girl rescued from a detention facility and how Cherish Uganda provided safety, family, and healing for her life.

  • Cherish Uganda on the Catholic Phoenix Podcast

    Ep. 59: Brent Phillips of Cherish Uganda on Catholic Phoenix

    Brent Phillips shares Cherish Uganda’s journey, the challenges of serving in Uganda, and the ways God is using the ministry to bring life and spiritual transformation to the community.

  • Cherish Uganda on Urban Today

    Urban Today

    Listen to our Country Director, Sam Dratema, share on Urban Today about how Cherish Uganda is giving life to children and families affected by HIV, and learn about our programs making transformation possible.

  • Culturemap Dallas, Catherine & Sean Lowe

    Culturemap Dallas

    This feature highlights the Rhapsody in Red Charity Ball, an event supporting Cherish Uganda’s mission. Attendees came together to celebrate and raise funds for our programs, helping bring hope, healing, and opportunity to children and families in need.

  • Western Advocate, Tony McBurney (left) and Nick Oldham (right), from Integrated Design Group, at an early design workshop for the project

    Western Advocate

    This feature highlights the vision behind Cherish Uganda, sharing the story of how our leaders stepped out in faith to bring hope and transformation to children and families affected by HIV.

  • EIN NewsDesk

    EIN NewsDesk

    We were highlighted for our partnership with Z5 Inventory and Project C.U.R.E., which brought vital medical supplies from Steward Health Care to communities without access to high-quality resources in Uganda.