Greetings from Friends of Orphans (FRO)
FRO was founded and is administered by former child soldiers, orphans and abductees rom the Pader district. All of whom are were and continue to be affected by the war in Northern Uganda. It is a fully registered not-for-profit non-government organization of Uganda. Read more>>
FRO's mission is to contribute to the empowerment, rehabilitation and reintegration of former child soldiers, abSductees, child mothers, orphans, and to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Message from Founder & Executive Director:
For the last 21 years, a large part of northern Uganda, particularly the Acholi community have experienced one of African’s most horrified conflicts in history. Read more>> 
Message from the Board of Directors Chairman:
Welcome to our website! FRO was founded in 1999 by Anywar Ricky Richard. The organization began in a humble way as a result of Ricky’s experiences as an abducted child. He has used his child soldier experiences as motivation to found FRO. Read more>>
Contact Us:
Anywar Ricky Richard:ngomkwaro@frouganda.org
Main Contact: info@frouganda.org
Full contact info>>
Letter to the Editor:
Read FRO's Response to Kony 2012>>
Watch Anywar Ricky Richards response on CNN to Kony 2012>>
International Freedom Awared Winner:
FRO wins 2008 FREEDOM AWARD from Free the Slaves! Read more>>
Mr Anywar Ricky with Bishop Desmond Tutu during the award ceremony.