Terebinth Ministries

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, the farm initiative at Dream Center Uganda remained a crucial pillar in supporting widows, training pastors, and advancing sustainable agricultural activities. This year, we focused on expanding our farming operations, enhancing livestock productivity, and strengthening milling and feed production to sustain both community needs and economic empowerment. Crop production The farm focused on sustainable crop production, successfully growing Soya beans and Sunflowers to enhance food security, economic empowerment, and agricultural sustainability. Through effective land use and resource management, we achieved promising yields that contribute to the local economy and support Dream Center Uganda' initiatives. In 2024 we planted 8 acres of soya bean at the farm and we harvested only 3.2ton in the first season. In the second season, we planted the 8 acres with sun flower seedsHysun variety and we harvested only 2.9ton. We also planted maize and about 1ton was realized from it. Little harvest was got from the banana as disease known as black sigatoka infected the banana and brought about poor yield.In 2024, Dream Center Uganda successfully expanded its Sasso chicken farming, providing both economic and social benefits to the community. The poultry initiative primarily focuses on brooding, selling, and distributing chickens, supporting widows and local farmers while maintaining financial sustainability. Key Achievements Monthly Chick Orders: Procured 2,000-2,500 day-old Sasso chicks every month. Brooding Process: Chicks are brooded for 3 weeks, ensuring proper growth and health before transitioning to the market. Distribution to Widows: Each month, 414 chickens are allocated to widows, supporting their livelihoods and food security. Sales Operations: The remaining chickens are sold at the farm's Annex branch in Gulu town (Awich), ensuring accessibility for local customers. Market Performance: Steady demand and reliable distribution channels contribute to consistent revenue generation and community impact. Financial Overviews: Total Monthly Chick Orders: 2,000-2,500. Our farm has expanded its goat rearing project, focusing on sustainable livestock management, infrastructure development, and fodder production. The establishment of paddocks and dedicated goat pens has improved the efficiency and health of the herd, ensuring better productivity and long-term sustainability. Infrastructure Development Paddock Creation: Multiple paddocks have been developed, allowing for controlled grazing and rotational feeding, which enhances land recovery and prevents overgrazing. Goat Pen Construction: A well-structured pen was built to provide secure housing, protection from harsh weather, and disease control measures. 3. Fodder Production and Feeding Grass Cultivation: High-quality fodder grass was planted in the paddocks, ensuring a continuous and nutritious feed supply. Supplementary Feeding: Plans include incorporating black soldier fly larvae as a protein supplement to enhance goat growth and milk production. Current Herd status & Growth Total Goat Population is rate 44 Breeding Program: Selective breeding has been introduced to improve quality, resistance, and productivity. Health & Veterinary Care: Routine checkups ensure disease prevention, parasite control, and optimal growth. As part of our ongoing efforts to optimize our rabbit farming practices, we have successfully transitioned the rabbits into a newly allocated space. The rabbits are now housed in a converted room, which was previously used for chicken rearing. This adjusted housing arrangement has proven to be effective, as the rabbits are thriving in their new environment. The spacious setup allows for improved movement, hygiene management, and better monitoring of their health and growth. In 2024, the milling activity at Dream Center Uganda continued to play a vital role in supporting the community by processing high-quality Posho and seasonal rice. This initiative has provided

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 90.5%; rating input score 91
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 3 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 43
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 9.5%; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.79; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 11.4% per year; rating input score 100; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 15.5% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.3% per year; rating input score 100; 56th percentile among comparable filings