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

From Hope to Fulfilment: Sarah’s Foster Parenting Dream Come True
Sarah has an immense connection with children, finding something special in each one she encounters. She is determined to make their lives better, bringing them

Harnessing the Power of Community: Creating Sustaining Solutions Through Peer Parenting
In May 2022, the Were Nigiwani “God is with us” peer parenting group was formed in Peipei village in Tororo district. This group is made

Petra: A Beacon of Hope for Children in Need of Foster Care in Uganda
A Story of Love, Support, and a Commitment to Creating a Nurturing Environment for Children. Meet Petra, a beacon of hope for children in need

Rising Above: Tadius’ Story
At the age of 10 in 2002, Tadius was taken in by his aunt and placed in an institution for shelter and education. He remained

Augustino’s Journey to Create a Brighter Future Through the Power of Peer Support
Owor Augustino, a member of the Were Nigiwani group in Tororo district, eastern Uganda, has taken the knowledge he gained from a peer support group

“From Institutionalisation to Independent Living: Musa’s Journey to Finding Hope and Community”
“Growing up in an institution, I experienced both good and challenging moments,” recalls 28-year-old Musa. At 11 years old, he lost his biological parents and

“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