Empower
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 […]
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 […]
November 19, 2023
We invite all our supporters to rewatch this year’s virtual event whenever you’d like (or if you missed it, watch for the first time!). You can […]
October 31, 2023
This year’s Journey of Light event will be hosted by two of our very own sponsored students, Grace and Joel. They will be joined by several […]
September 28, 2023
Join us on Thursday, November 9th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST for our 3rd annual virtual benefit: Journey of Light III. Right now, we have […]
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 30, 2023
For as long as Children of Uganda’s (COU) history, we have run a fully funded sponsorship model with school fees paid 100% by the organization through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 14, 2022
Children of Uganda is proud to be partnering with two of our most musically gifted alumni, Bernard Sserwanga and Christine Nankinga, for a special holiday concert […]
October 19, 2022
Ritah Namwiza was sponsored by Children of Uganda (COU) as a young girl and today she is proudly serving on our local Advisory Board in Uganda. […]
October 18, 2022
One of the most successful methods of running an Income Generating Activity (IGA) is with a small group who pool their talents and resources together on […]
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 – […]
October 3, 2022
We are so grateful to friends like you for making Journey of Light II a wonderful success! So far, we are over halfway to our $100,000 goal and are […]
August 11, 2022
Children of Uganda graduate and Tour of Light alumna, Jane Nanfuka, lent her beautiful voice for our Journey of Light II trailer which you can now […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 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 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 […]
July 26, 2021
“I thank God for COU. The knowledge I got from COU’s training is what has helped me build my business. I can now be assured of […]
June 18, 2021
Although the majority of guardians we empower are women, several of our sponsored students are blessed with exceptional and hardworking fathers. And 7-year-old Jane Rachael is […]
June 14, 2021
47-year-old Hadijjah is the primary caretaker of 9 children (7 grandchildren and 2 teenage daughters). Hadijjah’s granddaughter, 8 year-old Shifrah, was selected to join Children of […]
June 7, 2021
Allen dreamed of creating designs well before her wish came true. In fact, over 10 years ago when asked what she wanted to be when she […]
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 […]
May 23, 2021
Over the past few months, many of our students have had the opportunity to return to school since the lockdown began. Candidate (P.7, S.4 and S.6) […]
May 6, 2021
In honor of Mother’s Day, sponsored student Jesca wanted to share with us about her mom and how much she admires her. Jesca’s mother’s name is […]
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 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 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 […]