Our Stories
How we are rewriting the script for children living in orphanages in Uganda
“I love my grandchildren”
Nambi is a doting grandmother to her 15 grandchildren. After losing 4 of her 6
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
“Mental health is a fundamental right”
In collaboration with Alternative Care Initiatives and Makerere University Kampala, Child’s i Foundation is rolling
Martin is a blessing to our family
“Martin has been a blessing to our family,” Richard, Martins’ foster dad says beaming. Martin
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 in Uganda aren’t going Back to School
As Uganda grapples with the 2nd wave of the pandemic, this week bears little excitement
Advocating for the rights of children living with disabilities
Children living with disabilities are highly marginalised and stand at a high risk of institutionalisation.
Keeping children with disabilities safe amidst the COVID19 pandemic
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on families in Uganda. The 2nd wave and subsequent
Preventing family separation in Mpigi
One of our core values at Child’s i Foundation is collaboration. We work in partnership
Devastating Coronavirus in Uganda
We have all felt the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the latest surge
A child’s journey through foster care
May is National Foster Care Month, time to recognise the part we all play in
“I love seeing children find their forever homes”
Harriet worked with us in our babies’ home, when we closed it she volunteered and
The No Child Left Behind Project
Providing a blueprint for national childcare reform in Uganda through community-led child protection Last month,
Building the capacity of journalists to report on alternative care
Last week, we are glad to have collaborated with Uganda Child’s rights NGO Network (UCRNN)
Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities in Makindye Division
Ramula stands behind her nine-year-old son Elijah, who is standing in his assistive device. She
My Heart was broken, but now it is Healing
Sharon is a single mother to a two-year-old daughter, Naomi who has Cerebral Palsy. “It
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.
“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