Special Joy

Special Joy is a faith-based organisation based in Ermelo, Netherlands working on disability, poverty & hunger, health +2 more.

Special Joy is a Christian ministry supporting people with disabilities and their families in Uganda, where it has worked since 2021. It works with people with all types of disabilities and tailors support to each person's needs, potential and resources. Services include financial support for medical care, medication and therapy with professional therapists; business training and small loans or gifts so caregivers can earn an income; food and emergency nutrition support; home visits, friendship and celebrations; and awareness work on disability with communities, church leaders, schools and landlords. The organisation's founder, Amy Ainomugisha de Jong, began the work after first visiting Uganda in 2015. Special Joy is linked to the Netherlands, where its donations are tax-deductible under ANBI status and where the mission organisation International Teams NL manages its finances. Its stated aim is to embrace, encourage, equip and empower people with special needs and their families.