Our Stories
How we are rewriting the script for children living in orphanages in Uganda
“Hearing others’ stories gave me hope and motivated me to achieve more.”
Olivia’s earliest recollection of joining the institution was when her maternal aunt came to pick her and her siblings up from their home to find
“Empowering People to Embrace Disability”
Kanamugire is a passionate social worker and chairperson of Greater Masaka Association of Cerebral Palsy in central Uganda. He provides psychosocial support to parents of
Our time is now –Our rights, Our future
Gone are the days when a girl child was discriminated against, neglected and denied a chance to live just a normal life. Girls were denied
I have always been motivated by innovative projects and teamwork
In 2021. Susan Ajok joined Child’s i family as the country Director. We caught up with her as she assumed her role and she shared
Advocating through evidence based practice and learning
In our bid to contribute to care reform in Uganda, in order to achieve our vision of a Uganda free of orphanages, where every child
Elijah is Safe At Home
As we repurpose institutions, we make sure that children in the institutions are placed in families either with relatives, foster families, or adoptive parents. Elijah
“Let’s see the good in them”
The youth stage is so far the most important stage in an individual’s life as it is when their future can be clearly defined through
Family views from prospective foster parents in Uganda
The term “foster care” is used in a variety of ways, and, consequently, it often causes confusion and miscommunication. In the industrialised world it is
“I have made a difference in child care in my village,” Nambusi
Nambusi is a mother of 8 children and has also been taking care of other children in her home. Most of the children she has
“I will work hard to keep my children in school so that they achieve their goals and become responsible in the future,” Namazzi.
Namazzi was involved in a car accident in 2019 that left her unable to walk for a while. Her husband, who was the main bread
“I have come to understand that everyone is prone to vulnerability,” Ruth Naigaga.
My name is Ruth Naigaga, a Social Worker at Child’s i Foundation based in Makindye Division. I work with children, families, youth and key stakeholders
A catch-up with our Community Volunteer, Angella Nagaddya
My name is Angella Nagaddya 28 years old, single mother of 2, pursuing a Degree in Social work at Nsamizi Institute in Mpigi District. I
