COVID-19
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
August 31, 2021
AUGUST 31, 2021—Children of Uganda’s performance tour returns after a 7-year hiatus with their upcoming Journey of Light: a Virtual Benefit Boma to empower Ugandan women […]
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 […]
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. […]
March 26, 2021
If you’ve ever been on an airplane, you know the drill. During the safety instructions, a pleasant flight attendant reminds everyone to buckle up, properly stow […]
March 19, 2021
Have you ever heard of Nasir Ahmed? You have this gentleman to thank if you FaceTime, Zoom, or do any online video chatting. He and his team […]
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 […]
February 17, 2021
In 2005, following the death of his father, Derrick Kiggundu joined Children of Uganda’s sponsorship program. In January of 2018, Derrick’s mother Scovia was also chosen […]
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 […]
December 21, 2020
Some stories stay with you. There’s one in particular that a teammate in Uganda shared with me about a mother deep in a village with 3 […]
December 13, 2020
Do you remember at the beginning of the year (pre-pandemic times), we introduced to you a mother and 100 Women Club beneficiary named Eva Nantanda? Her […]
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 […]
November 14, 2020
My perspective on serving Ugandan children and their families entirely changed course in a discussion about soap. Can you imagine – a bar of soap being […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]