child sponsor
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 29, 2023
Anwar Musa is a true force of nature. He also happens to be one of the best board members Children of Uganda (COU) has ever had. […]
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 […]
May 27, 2023
Travel technology leader, Hotel Engine, began sponsoring 8 Children of Uganda students at the start of 2022. Now a year into their sponsorship, the children wanted to […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 25, 2023
Children of Uganda holds family meetings in our main service areas (for our sponsored students and their guardians) in January prior to the start of each […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 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 21, 2022
Children of Uganda is excited and grateful for the opportunity to partner with travel technology leader, Hotel Engine, within its Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Launched in 2021, […]
February 26, 2022
Children of Uganda staff recently met up with our sponsored students at school to hand deliver their personal and academic requirements (including uniforms, soap, sanitary napkins, […]
February 23, 2022
After a world record-breaking 83-week school shutdown, Ugandan students finally returned to their classrooms on January 10th, 2022. Everyone is feeling hopeful seeing schools and businesses […]
February 22, 2022
As an annual practice, Children of Uganda holds family meetings in our main services areas (for our sponsored students and their guardians) at the beginning of […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]