Lucy Nandegeya, a devoted grandmother from Masaka Village, Luwaala Parish, Mpigi district had lived in the same house for over twenty years where she had raised all her four children and was now raising four grandchildren from there.

She is also part of the Luwaala Grandmothers Group, a community support group for grandmothers with which Child’s i Foundation is working with to support grandmothers under the Grandmothers’ Project.

One fateful day, disaster struck when heavy rains led to the collapse of her house leaving Lucy’s family without a home. The loss was devastating but this did not stop her from trying to rebuild a safe and secure home for her family once again.

The Chairperson of the grandmother’s group reached out to one of Child’s i’s social workers for support to the family. Our team of dedicated social workers then immediately stepped in to assess the situation.

Working closely with the Local Council leadership and the chairperson of the grandmothers’ group, Child’s i was able to support Lucy with construction materials. This enabled her to build a new three-bedroom house that would meet her family’s needs.

Today, she stands proudly in front of her new home, surrounded by her loving family.

“I am so grateful to Child’s i for supporting me to rebuild my home,” Lucy shared. “I never thought I would be able to afford a new house, but thanks to your support, I am now living in a comfortable and safe home with my family.”

The impact of this project goes beyond just providing a roof over Lucy’s head. It has also helped to improve the overall well-being of her family. Her grandchildren are now able to live in a safe and healthy environment, free from the fear of collapse or damage.

Lucy’s story highlights the power of collaboration and compassion. Thanks to your continued support, Child’s i Foundation was able to support Lucy and provide a safe environment for her family.

The Grandmother’s Project is a community-based support system for children at risk of separation. The project provides assistance to grandmothers who are caring for these children, whether they are biologically related or not (such as in foster or community care). By forming savings groups, these grandmothers can access funds to start or expand businesses, thus being able to address household needs more effectively.