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

“We all should have an equal opportunity to make it in life”
Hi everyone, my name is Urban! I am a recent graduate of Business Administration from Kyambogo University. I joined Child’s i Foundation in December 2019

“I want to make my future bright”
We find Charles at his small confectionery shop located on a busy narrow road leading to a local University. He welcomes us with a big

“Child’s i Foundation has helped me achieve my dreams”
“I got to know Child’s i Foundation after I left St Michael’s. Aunt Ruth (social worker) called me on the phone and we met up.

“I love my grandchildren”
Nambi is a doting grandmother to her 15 grandchildren. After losing 4 of her 6 children, Nambi had to take on the role of a

Challenges faced by young people with lived experience of care
Today, we talk to the leading psychologist on our Wellbeing Project, Grace Atim. Grace shares her views on the challenges young people with lived experience

“Mental health is a fundamental right”
In collaboration with Alternative Care Initiatives and Makerere University Kampala, Child’s i Foundation is rolling out an awareness-building youth mental wellbeing project, with the generous

Martin is a blessing to our family
“Martin has been a blessing to our family,” Richard, Martins’ foster dad says beaming. Martin has just woken up from his daily afternoon nap and

Submission to the UN Committee on Children’s Rights and Alternative Care
Children without parental care in Africa are among the most vulnerable and disregarded groups of children. Now is the time for governments to design, build

Advocating for the rights of children living with disabilities
Children living with disabilities are highly marginalised and stand at a high risk of institutionalisation. With the generous support of UKAid and working in partnership