Sponsorship
April 27, 2024
Being born a twin to a poor family was a difficult situation. My parents didn’t have a stable job or stable home so they fought a […]
March 27, 2024
We would like to extend a very special thank you to The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, Rob and Mary Logan Hoxton, as well as Mindi Huebner […]
February 27, 2024
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results on February 15th, 2024 and we are proud to announce […]
January 30, 2024
We are often asked how long students are sponsored in our program; so, we thought it might be helpful to give a brief overview: The system […]
December 19, 2023
To receive a quality education is a life-changing gift, but for a child to also know in their heart that they are valued and loved by […]
August 26, 2023
Ephraim listened eagerly as his older brother, Isaac, shared stories of school and being sponsored by Children of Uganda (COU). Isaac joined COU’s sponsorship program in […]
July 23, 2023
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we recently delivered tool kits and study materials to 15 students studying at Vision for Africa International College. Vision for Africa […]
June 29, 2023
Written by: Our dear friend Marilyn Phillips of Colorado Springs, CO passed away last month after an 11-month battle with cancer. She (along with her husband […]
June 28, 2023
If you sponsor a student (or you would like to learn more about our sponsorship portal), this guide was made for you to get the most […]
May 30, 2023
The following students have successfully graduated from Children of Uganda and their respective universities from December, 2022 – March, 2023: Congratulations to our graduates and their […]
April 19, 2023
Written by: As we continue our series on VALUE (and who brings it to Children of Uganda) – I am thrilled to introduce you to Nicole […]
March 9, 2023
Written by: Crystal Ferguson, Children of Uganda’s current Board Chair, is someone who goes after what she wants and will go to great lengths to achieve her […]
February 27, 2023
Our team is glad to report that Children of Uganda’s sponsored students are happy, healthy and comfortable at school. 5 partner schools were visited to follow-up […]
February 27, 2023
Written by: A few weeks ago – I had the great pleasure of speaking with George Howell– a longstanding member of the COU family. George shared […]
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 11, 2021
Uganda now holds the record for the longest school disruption of anywhere in the world – a staggering 83 weeks. During the long COVID lockdowns, our […]
July 28, 2021
Tour of Light alum and COU university graduate, Jane Nanfuka, is living her dream of owning a bakery – Janan Bakers. Jane earned her Bachelor’s Degree […]
March 18, 2021
Since launching our Matching Hearts campaign in February, we have welcomed 9 new child sponsors to the COU family! We are so grateful that new recruits […]
August 21, 2020
Daily life during the pandemic has many challenges; and yet, our sponsored students and their families have shown remarkable resiliency and determination. Many of our […]
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 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 […]
March 19, 2020
Agnes Nakintu’s lifelong passion and commitment to Children of Uganda (COU) was rightfully recognized when she was awarded “2019 Best Employee of the Year”. As Finance […]
March 13, 2020
“I love the shock their eyes give away when they see me taking on a plumbing job.” -Margret Najjagwe (said with a smile, speaking of her […]
January 30, 2020
Children of Uganda’s sponsors open pathways for orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs) to access quality education, skills training and livelihood support. The aim of our education […]
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 […]
June 30, 2019
Please comment on, like and share our videos on Facebook and Instagram! Children of Uganda has directly sponsored the primary, secondary, vocational and/or university education of […]
November 30, 2018
For 24 of Uganda’s most vulnerable kids, their lives are about to completely transform through sponsorship. Edrine does not smile. He doesn’t want to play with […]
July 31, 2018
When choosing what to write about this month, I knew almost immediately the story I wanted to share. I have been Executive Director for over 10 […]
March 31, 2018
Greetings from Northern Israel! As the saying goes, ” God will make a way” and indeed he has for me. I started my journey in the […]
February 28, 2018
Thanks to her loving and devoted sponsors, this COU graduate is on the road to success. Jane Nanfuka graced stages across America on the Tour of […]