There are moments when a cause stops you in your tracks. Not because they are loud or flashy, but because they speak to something deeply human. Like the belief that no mother should have to choose between survival and her child’s future, or the conviction that every child deserves safety, education, and the chance to dream. That is where We Heart All lives.
Founded by Alli Sharp, We Heart All is a non-profit built on equal parts heart and intention. Its mission is clear and urgent: to protect children, empower women, and transform futures in communities where poverty, violence, and discrimination threaten to steal opportunities before they ever have a chance to grow. Their work is centered in rural Ethiopia and Uganda, where need is high, but hope runs even higher.
"For most of my life, I’ve found myself stepping in when someone was vulnerable," said Sharp. "During my years working in law enforcement and as a CPS investigator, I saw far too many children living in constant survival mode—focused on getting through the day instead of dreaming about their future." Those experiences never left her, and We Heart All grew out of a deep desire to change that story. "I want children to grow up with safety, education, and real choices, so their lives aren’t defined by what they’re trying to escape, but by what they’re able to become."
We Heart All works alongside local leaders, including directors of operations who are from Ethiopia and Uganda themselves, ensuring the programs are shaped by the people who understand the challenges firsthand.
In Ethiopia’s Doddota Woreda, prolonged drought and extreme poverty have pushed families to the brink. When income disappears, mothers are often forced into impossible decisions: pulling children out of school, sending them to work, or worse - sending them away altogether. Girls are especially vulnerable, facing early marriage or trafficking when families feel they have no other option.
We Heart All is changing that story. Through school supplies, hygiene kits, and tutoring support, children are given the tools they need to stay in class and focused on learning. The organization is also renovating a community-built school and constructing a library stocked with 300 books, creating a safe space where imagination and education can finally meet.
We Heart All is also launching a Single Mothers Revolving fund, a powerful initiative designed to create lasting financial independence. Eligible mothers receive small, interest-free loans to start income-generating businesses such as spice grinding, goat rearing, or chicken farming. With a proven 99 percent repayment rate for women-led microloans, this fund is designed to grow and recycle, helping mother after mother build stability for her family.
In Uganda’s Busoga sub-region, the crisis looks different, but is no less urgent. Severe poverty, widespread malaria, and limited access to healthcare contribute to heartbreaking child mortality rates. Many families live on just one dollar a day, and the nearest hospital can be hours away. For a sick child or a woman in medical distress, that distance can be deadly. We Heart All provides life-saving medical transportation, covers hospital care, meals, and overnight stays, and ensures families are not turned away simply because they cannot pay. While this immediate care saves lives today, We Heart All is also thinking long-term as they fix their eyes on a dedicated children’s and women’s hospital, a bold goal that could change health outcomes for generations.
At the heart of every We Heart All program is a set of values that guide each decision: service, integrity, respect, compassion, and humility. They show up in how partnerships are formed, how funds are used, and how dignity is preserved at every step.
One of the simplest ways to support their work is through The All Heart Club, a monthly giving program for those who believe change happens through consistency. With a gift of ten dollars or more each month, supporters directly fund medical care in Uganda and education for girls in Ethiopia.
On March 21, We Heart All will gather supporters, partners, and champions at Bailey Farms in Snohomish for their annual gala. They will celebrate resiliency, mothers who are building businesses, children who are staying in school, and communities rewriting their futures. The gala is a chance to come together, listen, learn, and be reminded that intentional generosity can move mountains.
We Heart All envisions a world where women and children are safe, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential. It is a vision rooted in the belief that when we protect the most vulnerable, we all rise together. Together, we can choose opportunity over desperation, hope over fear, and a future where mothers can proudly say, “We are thriving — and our children are too.”
For more information, to join The All Heart Club, or to grab tickets to the gala, visit www.weheartall.org.
We Heart All is built on equal parts heart and intention. Its mission is clear and urgent: to protect children, empower women, and transform futures in communities where poverty, violence, and discrimination threaten to steal opportunities before they ever have a chance to grow.