IGA
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
August 8, 2020
Tailoring Training Gives Women The Opportunity To Reinvent Their Small Business Uganda’s strict and early lock down measures effectively slowed the spread of COVID-19 – with […]
May 28, 2020
Children of Uganda is focused on reviving our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) and adapting Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to benefit both students and their guardians while […]
February 25, 2020
They say “it takes a village to raise a child.” And, in developing women-led Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs), we see that the same can […]
February 4, 2020
Eva Nantanda is the epitome of a resilient woman. The 47-year-old, single-mother of 5 children who once lived in severe poverty now has a thriving homestead […]