Our Stories
How we are rewriting the script for children living in orphanages in Uganda
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
Our Malaika babies home transformation story
Malaika Babies home was a residential babies centre established in Uganda in 2009 and run by Child’s i Foundation. The reason for setting it up
80 Community Volunteers equipped with bicycles and smartphones to support vulnerable families
80 bicycles and smart phones were distributed to Community Volunteers in Makindye and Mpigi to assist them in visiting, monitoring and supporting vulnerable families. Community
Creating community and school mental awareness hubs to enhance children’s wellbeing
“For some children, school is their safe place to be because of the challenges they face while at home. Schools play a fundamental role in influencing
Rhoda has found a new loving home
Sights of children are playing dodge ball in the compound as we approach the home of Pius and Margret. The children are full of joy,
Child’s i Foundation to demonstrate community-led alternatives to orphanages
Child’s i Foundation has received a grant from the Martin James Foundation (MJF) to implement a two-year project; “Demonstrating Community led Alternatives to Orphanages”. The main
“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
