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

Empower our community volunteers with mental health and counselling skills to prevent separation
Meet George, one of our community volunteers who supported Aidah’s family through a difficult time. George has been a volunteer in his community for the

“I felt like the world was against me”: supporting families facing mental health challenges
“I felt like the world was against me,” Aidah shared with us. “I did not have anyone to help me, not even my friends,” Aidah’s

“Allow children to have a voice,” Nicole
“Children should not be forgotten in any situation, more so during a global pandemic,” shared Nicole Ndawula. Nicole is making masks for children we work

Celebrating World Children’s Day
Did you know? World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote

Supporting young adults leaving care
“The first time I cooked for myself was a disaster. My rice was overcooked. I did not know how to measure the ratio of water

Supporting families to get through the pandemic
Alisat washes clothes in her neighborhood to make a living and provide for her three young children. As a single mother, it has been tough

Introducing The Giving Circle
We have a new, exciting way for you to get involved with our work at Child’s i through a monthly giving community, The Giving Circle!

How community networks have helped families stay together during COVID-19
One of our priorities during this pandemic has been ensuring that families in need are supported during this difficult time, especially when their income and

I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders
As a single mother to four young children, Jennifer has had a tough time looking after her family with the loss of her income due

How our social workers have responded to the coronavirus pandemic
We sat down with Shadah, one of our senior social workers, to hear first hand how as a social worker she has been helping families

Increasing mobility for community volunteers to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic
“Child protection issues require quick response and thanks to this bicycle, I will be able to reach and support more families and children. My work

Helping orphanages reimagine how they care
Last week, we held an online learning session on the importance of family-based care with several of our partner orphanages across Uganda. The session acted