Our Stories
How we are rewriting the script for children living in orphanages in Uganda

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

“Raise your children and teach them your values,” Naggayi Gorreti
Naggayi is a teacher by profession. She was left to care for her niece Mercy, following a life changing accident in 2020, which left Naggayi’s

“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