Health & Wellness
April 27, 2024
Recently a Children of Uganda (COU) team member shared that dozens of our kids were in dire need of undergarments. In particular, one girl named Joan […]
February 22, 2024
56-year-old Margaret Namata is the single-mother of one of our sponsored student’s, Joseph Wasswa Ntwasi. On September 25th 2023, Margaret was hospitalized at H.K Medical Centre […]
December 19, 2023
Extreme weather events have been plaguing East Africa in recent weeks. And in fact, six Children of Uganda families experienced the devastating affects of a rare […]
November 19, 2023
A tattered piece of fabric hanging above the threshold is all that separated Sarah from her attacker that fateful night in September of 2022. One year […]
January 30, 2023
We are excited to welcome and introduce 10 new students joining our sponsorship program this year. All of the children were chosen from either existing FASTrack […]
December 15, 2022
Behind Mary Nazimuli’s endearing smile is a mother enduring tremendous suffering. Mary is a widow and the sole breadwinner of her family, but she struggles with […]
November 23, 2022
School is on term break and Sharif Ssenono is home for the holidays, but what exactly does that mean for him and his family? For Sharif, […]
October 18, 2022
Thanks to Children of Uganda’s amazing supporters and our generous matching gift donors, we were able to provide emergency food bundles – including beans, rice, salt, posho and soap – […]
August 16, 2022
On Monday, September 5th students all across Uganda will be returning to school for their 3rd and final term of the academic year. This comes at […]
July 22, 2022
Can you imagine not having a bathroom in your own home? No sink. No toilet. No privacy, safety or ability to properly clean yourself. In Uganda, […]
July 20, 2022
West Africa is facing the worst food crisis in over a decade with 27 million people going hungry. “This number could rise to 38 million this […]
June 23, 2022
Join us on Saturday, September 24th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST for Children of Uganda’s 2nd annual virtual benefit: Journey of Light II. Last year, […]
May 26, 2022
From a tender age, Eridad has acted as head-of-household for his entire family – providing and caring for his elderly grandmother, mentally and physically handicapped mother […]
May 24, 2022
The sad state of our students’ footwear (as you can see below) – and knowing that the vast majority of families in Uganda are not financially […]
April 27, 2022
Rose Nakyanzi and her children (pictured above) erupted in cheers when we delivered the good news that they had secured a FASTrack partner! And, their family […]
April 21, 2022
Every child deserves to go to school wearing proper footwear. We believe it is a health and safety right – and today, you have the power […]
March 29, 2022
Gertrude Namirembe is a powerhouse! This inspiring woman raised the roof at Children of Uganda’s 2022 annual guardian’s meeting where she shared her spirited testimony. Boldly, […]
January 27, 2022
We are excited to welcome and introduce 11 new students joining our sponsorship program this year (including twins, Harriet and Irene!). The newly recruited children completed […]
January 20, 2022
Children of Uganda’s over-night Empowerment & Transformation camp was held from December 17th – 20th, 2021 on beautiful Lake Victoria. 144 of our sponsored students in […]
January 19, 2022
All of us at Children of Uganda are simply overcome with joy and gratitude for the great work you’ve empowered us to achieve this year. Your support […]
December 13, 2021
Written by: There are some days in my work where I realize how utterly blessed beyond measure I am. December 10th was one such day! A […]
December 8, 2021
Can you imagine yourself – sheltering from a torrential downpour – not knowing if the roof over your head might collapse at any moment? Karim, Grace, […]
November 23, 2021
Olivia Namugambe loves cooking and nourishing the ones she loves. Life has presented her with many challenges and she has faced them all with extraordinary courage. […]
October 26, 2021
We are excited to help get you into the spirit of our upcoming Journey of Light celebration with a special perk for those who register today – a […]
October 26, 2021
Today, Henry Jjemba is the proud owner of his own health juice company. Uncle J Fresh Juice currently serves over 100 people in the Kampala district […]
October 9, 2021
Join us on Saturday, November 13th at 1pm PST / 4pm EST for Children of Uganda’s first-ever virtual benefit: Journey of Light – an evening of […]
September 26, 2021
At boarding school, sponsored student Hellen was not only getting a great education – she was also given safe shelter and comforts far beyond what she […]
August 28, 2021
Denis Ssekajjugo and 11 of his family members (including his parents, 6 siblings and 3 relatives) have been living and sleeping under an unsafe roof. That’s […]
August 20, 2021
Can you imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from? For many Ugandan families, this is an all-too-common reality and food insecurity has only […]
May 25, 2021
Written by: “Do you remember what you were doing when you were 11-years-old?” My family and I had just moved into a brand-new house. My brother […]
April 15, 2021
Soap is an essential item (even more so during the pandemic), which made it an ideal Income Generating Activity (IGA) to introduce to our supported families. […]
April 7, 2021
As a social worker for Children of Uganda, I have personally witnessed the mental and emotional toll the pandemic has had on students and their families. […]
February 18, 2021
Thanks to Children of Uganda supporters like you donating $15 and up, we have now met and exceeded our $2,700 Virtual Clothing Drive budget. Clothing distributions […]
January 26, 2021
Growing bodies squeeze into ill fitting clothes. No amount of washing can repair the rips, tears and stains. It’s time to buy their children new clothes; […]
January 22, 2021
All of the students in our program come from vulnerable backgrounds. Many of them have also experienced trauma. Counseling and psychosocial support have always been a […]
November 21, 2020
As you can clearly see above – our supporters have made a measurable and truly impactful difference in the lives of Ugandan families during this most […]
October 16, 2020
By: Ritah Namakula, Children of Uganda Program Director The 2020 academic year was prematurely cut short on March 18th as a precautionary measure to control the […]
October 2, 2020
The powerful statement above was spoken by the mother of sponsored student Jovia Nakiyimba (pictured top right below) upon receiving solar lanterns from Children of Uganda. […]
September 22, 2020
Demand for black composition books in Uganda is immense and ongoing. School-age children, university students, teachers and even small business owners use them for notetaking, data […]
September 15, 2020
A few months ago, Divine Muwawu (in the white shirt on the far right) was hiding his poor health from his Mama. He was afraid of […]
July 24, 2020
While people are staying home and taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19, mosquitoes are out in full force to unleash a devastating disease of […]
June 24, 2020
Access to sanitary napkins should never be a worry for girls and women coping with their monthly period; and yet, this is a widespread concern across […]
May 15, 2020
Children of Uganda alumnus, Fred Ssekamatte, is the proud owner of Zest Pharmacy in Uganda. He recently received an official certification from the Uganda National Bureau […]
April 28, 2020
This is your U.S. team – arm in arm – right outside of Children of Uganda’s office in Charles Town, WV. The photo was taken back […]
April 27, 2020
As of Sunday, April 26th all 200 of our families in Uganda have received an Emergency Relief Bundle filled with food staples like rice and beans, […]
April 5, 2020
STAY TUNED FOR ONGOING UPDATES...We are committed to supporting our sponsored students and their families throughout this crisis. Thank you to everyone who is generously aiding […]
January 29, 2020
We are so very grateful to all of our child sponsors, 100 Women Club members, Leadership Circle donors, volunteers and everyone who gives their time, talents […]
November 13, 2019
Loud and joyful cries were heard from the compound the moment Children of Uganda’s vehicle embarked upon the homestead’s dirt road. Incredibly, after 8 years apart, […]
October 30, 2019
“Our children are our future. Building children’s character is very important if we are to have responsible citizens.” -Ritah NamakulaChildren of Uganda Program Director Thanks to […]
July 31, 2019
On June 18th, Children of Uganda’s Program Director, Ritah Namakula, along with our Finance and Administration Officer, Richard Kasibante and Sponsorship Coordinator, Angela Kyolaba Munii traveled […]
May 31, 2019
“I never imagined my life would cycle back to farming. And although I did not become a medical doctor, I see myself instead as a hunger […]
January 31, 2019
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha By the […]
February 7, 2017
Students had illuminating answers to most of the questions asked by the facilitators whenever any arose. Children of Uganda held a character transformation, counseling and guidance […]