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

Our time is now –Our rights, Our future
Gone are the days when a girl child was discriminated against, neglected and denied a

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

Advocating through evidence based practice and learning
In our bid to contribute to care reform in Uganda, in order to achieve our

Elijah is Safe At Home
As we repurpose institutions, we make sure that children in the institutions are placed in
“Let’s see the good in them”
The youth stage is so far the most important stage in an individual’s life as

Family views from prospective foster parents in Uganda
The term “foster care” is used in a variety of ways, and, consequently, it often

“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

“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

“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

A catch-up with our Community Volunteer, Angella Nagaddya
My name is Angella Nagaddya 28 years old, single mother of 2, pursuing a Degree

Our Malaika babies home transformation story
Malaika Babies Home was a residential babies centre established in Uganda in 2009 and run
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

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

Rhoda has found a new loving home
Sights of children are playing dodge ball in the compound as we approach the home

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

“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

“I want to make my future bright”
We find Charles at his small confectionery shop located on a busy narrow road leading

“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